Is this Malaysia’s Most UNIQUE City? (so diverse!) 🇲🇾

Join me on a 3-day road trip to Melaka, Malaysia. We travel 3 hours south of Kuala Lumpur to the town synonymous with the ‘Malacca Straight' - Melaka. It is a historically seafaring trade city, fought over by the Portuguese, Dutch, British, and Japanese before returning to Malaysian hands in the 1950's.
I hit the beach and discovered some fantastic food, including unforgettable satay skewers, Chinese crab, and the cheapest Mookata (Thai barbeque) I’ve ever seen. We witness a BEAR encounter… a smoking frog (?) and cows on the road as I explore what’s probably the most diverse city in Malaysia (or even South East Asia!)
Of course, I had to check out the museums and markets, including Jonker Walk, before scaling the tower of Menara Taming Sari for a better view of the Melaka cityscape. I grabbed a relaxing beer by the river to quench the Malaysian humidity and capped the trip off with a ride on a Pikachu tricycle 👀
0:30 - Roadtrip
6:00 - Malaysian McDonalds
7:01 - Hotel room tour
8:24 - Chinese crab restaurant
9:29 - Jonker Street
11:30 - Hotel facilities
12:19 - Driving downtown
17:10 - Menara Taming Sari
19:55 - Maritime museums (inside the ship!)
24:09 - Pantai Puteri (Princess Beach)
25:06 - Cheapest Thai barbeque buffet!
28:48 - A ride on the Pikachu tricycle
30:30 - Satay restaurant (restoran Ban Lee Siang)
Hotel: Grand Swiss-Belhotel Melaka (2 nights ~500rm / 105 USD / 166 AUD)
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[@JackAlderton]

I hope you got at least one valuable takeaway from this video, or just found it entertaining! What did you learn about Melaka or Malaysia? Let me know by leaving a comment 👇 Connect with me ► instagram.com/mrjackalderton Exclusive insights ► jackalderton.beehiiv.com/subscribe

[@a_min60]

beware, there are speed limits on our roads, and traffic police might turn up at the next corner.

[@JackAlderton]

of course, it was a sarcastic comment - i follow the limit but many others don't unfortunately :/ thanks for the clarification, I hope people don't take it literally.

[@askarsepoi]

thank for visiting Malaysia. lets explore more and more. its really different for each part. From west, north, east, even Borneo have its own cultures & characteristics

[@ld-n1648]

5:00 Actually there’s only around 60% of muslims in Malaysia, but 70% of the population is considered as the natives of Malaysia (and not all are ethnic Malays). Around 58% are ethnic peninsular Malays (and they are born muslims), while the remaining 12% consist of the Orang Asli (18 ethnic groups) or the indigenous people of Peninsular Malaysia & also the natives of Sabah (42 ethnic groups) & Sarawak (27 ethnic groups), Malaysia Borneo. The indigenous people of Malaysia are not all muslims, they are of various religions, and some of the older generations are still practicing their animist faith.

[@JackAlderton]

Thanks for greater detail, yes you're right, not all are muslims for that reason. Can't wait to explore Borneo!

[@ibrahimalli2474]

@@JackAlderton The non Malay natives in Sarawak are mostly Christians.

[@AhmadZakiVision]

There is Melaka Turtle Conservation & Information Center in Padang Kemunting, Masjid Tanah, Melaka. It is a conservation center for hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) which is one of the most beautiful turtle in the world. This place open from 9.30 am to 4.30 am everyday.

[@JackAlderton]

that's awesome, thanks for your comment!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thank you for this video. Hope that you had a good time in Melaka. Perfect getaway from KL, wonderful escapade.

[@JackAlderton]

It was a great time! Highly recommend 😀

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@JackAlderton Wonderful. 😄

[@sharifahhawaalrifaei1397]

i now hv subscribed to yr channel 🎉 i think i will enjoy your kind und liberal experiences. i believe you are honest man.. insha'Allah

[@JackAlderton]

Thank you for your nice words!

[@galaxymini172]

Actually if there is no indicated speed limit, then fall back to the national speed limit which is 90 km/hr.

[@JackAlderton]

Ideally. I think my comment in this video was in reference to many drivers not following any speed limit and going 150+!!

[@al8775]

Free free Palestine....

[@JackAlderton]

Free all those that are suffering.

[@AhmadZakiVision]

There is a natural hotspring pool in the Gadek area, Alor Gajah district but it is currently closed for renovation work.

[@JackAlderton]

looks awesome!

[@hplagt6880]

Palm oil is one of our country's economic contributor. If you drive 4 wheelers, we have biodiesel from palm oil which is better than diesel.

[@JackAlderton]

awesome! there’s so many palm trees in Malaysia - it’s fascinating. Thanks for your comment and sharing this fact.

[@dariusz501]

Just to clarify to you about Malaysia's main cities. In general, Kuala Lumpur is the biggest city in the country as main economic hub in central region. Then there are two 2nd tier cities which are Penang (biggest city & main hub for northen region) and Johor Baharu ( biggest city & main hub southern region). Then 3rd tier cities; Kuala Terengganu (biggest city & main hub east coast region), Kuching (biggest city in Malaysia borneo & main hub Sarawak state) and Kota Kinabalu (biggest city in Sabah state & main hub Sabah state). Malaysia has 13 states that are self govern and each state has their own capital city. I think it is similar to Australia because we adapt UK style governance.

[@JackAlderton]

thanks a lot for the additional information!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Melaka is the oldest living city. The oldest ruin of a city is at bujang valley.

[@JackAlderton]

Interesting -thanks!

[@azidinzidin9234]

For yor infomation, every Monday & Tuesday only parking free. but you must park in the box provided. If you parking everywhere on the shoulder of the road or on the yellow line, the City Council will issue a payment notice up to RM 100 to avoid congestion due to narrow roads. Other days than Monday/Tuesday, you have to pay a parking ticket of 60 cents per hour trough online or buy a coupon at a nearby store or if you fail, you will be notified of a summons like the one you received worth RM 30. Anyway, I believe you had enjoyed this tour in Malacca ( Melaka ), where it all began❤

[@JackAlderton]

thanks for your insightful comment!

[@rv2lyon8]

your GF is too shy to be on the video?

[@AhmadZakiVision]

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Jalan Hang Tuah, Melaka near a building called UTC Melaka, the Vintage Night Market Melaka is organized, from 6.00 pm to 1.00 am •Watching your video from Melaka, Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺.

[@JackAlderton]

:D sounds great, thank you

[@hijazzains]

Port Dickson is worth a overight trip..the beaches are pretty decent and lively at night...also popular for camping

[@JackAlderton]

Great, i'll check it out!

[@hijazzains]

@@JackAlderton i recommmend Mayangsari campsite(they have clean toilets and have cabins too), the beach is clean long and lively at night with food trucks to late night, many people go look for crabs , netting and fish when at low tide during night.

[@TedPatrickBaird]

The infamous Melaka night market 😂👌Those pimped out pedicabs are hilarious

[@JackAlderton]

haha good fun!!

[@jameshetfield1792]

cool video...btw if u like nature...rainforest, river waterfalls...i recommend you to visit kuala kubu bharu...about an hour from KL..

[@JackAlderton]

thanks James, i’ll be sure to check it out!

[@mohdzaki1089]

​@@JackAlderton Yes check out Sungai Chilling Waterfall at Kuala Kubu Baru

[@kefarakefara9034]

Welcome enjoy Travelog weekend holidays in Melaka city ' next trip try travel ke Langkawi island n Penang island ...jgn lupa cuba makan buger Ramly 😋👍🤩 buger'Ramly 🍔🍔 special /n Otai buger' .. popular in mlysia n tourist b'pecker

[@JackAlderton]

yes for sure!! thank you :D

[@ngatravelvlog]

Malaysia is always the destination that we would love to visit my friend, your video captures me until the end of it. 😍

[@JackAlderton]

Hope you enjoyed your time here!!

[@shadowboxer2747]

Welcome to Malaysia 🇲🇾 do have fun .. stay safe and dry 🤭lots of rain during late afternoon now

[@JackAlderton]

thanks :D

[@ismikhairibn8080]

Malaysians do ❤ Respectable person... Harmony and peace 😊

[@JackAlderton]

🙌

[@65rainz]

every Malaysian pays culture tax every month whether they use the tourist attraction or not. That's why Malaysian get the discount.

[@JackAlderton]

Thanks for your comment - I pay a lot more tax than almost all Malaysians, so it would be fairer to apply for tourists only. Either way not an issue, the prices are reasonable :D

[@AbeiMei]

Flor De La Mar, a Portuguese ship that came to Melaka in the early days. A replica of it is at the Melaka port.

[@JackAlderton]

it's such a unique sight!

[@haslinddamohamadsainan6952]

There is a speed limit in Malaysia. Highway speed limit is 110km/h.

[@JackAlderton]

I know, but people don't follow it, so i am being sarcastic here :D

[@capplusent]

Malaysiabis not a Muslim country. It is secular. Majority are Muslims and Islam is the official religion.

[@JackAlderton]

Semantics IMO. Practically Islam dominates culture (as well as the law in many cases).

[@farahharis5016]

Islam rules are for Muslim only

[@norlizabinti4714]

Interesting short healing trip from KL

[@JackAlderton]

absolutely!

[@norlizabinti4714]

Beautiful green along the freeway

[@JackAlderton]

was such a nice drive!

[@lwagiman]

Welcome to Malaysia ❤❤

[@JackAlderton]

thanks mate!

[@youtubetube469]

Drink Tiger Bear😇

[@JackAlderton]

it's so good!

[@azharidris7092]

not being rude.. there are more Muslim then what you think ASEAN is all about.. Indonesia with nearly 300 million people are basically Muslim.. don't know where you get this idea Malaysia is a back water.. there's one idiotic American youtuber who is surprise Malaysian doesn't live on the tree.. i hope Australian education system is better than those in the state..

[@JackAlderton]

Of course bro, actually we grew up learning some Bahasa in schools back in the early 2000's and before. Australia is generally well educated on Asia due to our geography but the focus these days is all about China & India. The most popular holiday destination for Aussies is Bali, but rarely do people visit the rest (real) Indonesia. Asia is much more diverse than most Westerners realise. Thanks for your comment!

[@norhaslinahasan4912]

Do come to Kelantan

[@JackAlderton]

will check it out!

[@roziezakaria6671]

There is a speed limit dear.. don't drive blind please

[@JackAlderton]

Hi there, yes I know - I was being sarcastic as people do not follow the limit! It is probably the most 'shocking' part for tourists or people visiting.

[@farahharis5016]

​@@JackAldertonjust obey the rules if U got the love letters from the authority then U can't deny it just pay for it

[@mir7684]

Hey which part of australia ur from.. been to melbourne and sydney once . Nice place..

[@JackAlderton]

Hey! I'm from Sydney. Thanks for your comment

[@syaffuannajib5235]

Been waiting for this Jack 😁

[@JackAlderton]

Thanks for watching, hope you enjoyed!

[@kasimabdullah3874]

Hai Jack .. enjoy your stay in MALAYSIA..#haveaniceday..

[@JackAlderton]

Thank you!!

[@sheyone9075]

Less honking compare to vietnam indonesia cambodia and thailand

[@JackAlderton]

haha very true, I just came back from Vietnam - it was hectic!

[@mohdfadliyusuf4798]

❤ melaka

[@masturalatif1907]

Good video...entertaining and informative👍👍👍

[@JackAlderton]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MohamadRaymie]

The zebra cross actually looks like zebra strips

[@JackAlderton]

yes!

[@iskhrm1688]

There is speed limit there. Expressway at 110 km/h, Federal route at 90, State route at 80 & Municipal roads at 70.

[@JackAlderton]

on paper only unfortunately 😅

[@iskhrm1688]

@@JackAlderton 🤣😀

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Wrong there are speed limits. Usually 80 to 110. Depends which highway

[@JackAlderton]

yes but people don't follow them 😆 i've been living here for a while, it's definitely something to get used to..

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@JackAlderton damn dangerous. Malaysians are devils inside vehicles

[@MeLodiCarAma]

Excellent post, Mr. Alderton👍❤

[@JackAlderton]

Thank you!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

I read somewhere 1000 Portuguese soldiers attacked melaka.

[@JackAlderton]

Seems right, probably more over the years!

[@loladolce1336]

Yes, in the year 1611 Malaysia then called Tanah Melayu were colonies by Portuguese, they started at Melaka.

[@zinabuzarin9991]

Speed limit 110kmh

[@JackAlderton]

on paper, in reality no such thing haha

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Awesome bbq buffet

[@JackAlderton]

Was amazing, got a special deal, highly recommend!

[@frankiekuwa7008]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@JackAlderton]

thx mate!

[@leylandj6303]

You're wrong about the speed limit at the beginning of the video. It's a known fact the speed limit is 90km on trunk roads unless specified.

[@JackAlderton]

Hey! Yes it was sarcastic. There are official speed limits but in practice, they are not followed (or enforced usually) - thanks for your comment

[@lizzy9975]

@@JackAlderton Unlike our dictator government in Australia!

[@jaykassim3474]

Welcome to our beautiful and diversity country, Malaysia 😊❤️🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@JackAlderton]

thank you :D

[@AhmadZakiVision]

7:58 - Thanks for commenting on this. There are rarely any foreign KZbinrs who make videos about this. 👍🏻 13:28 - Menara Taming Sari ( the pronunciation : Me-na-ra Ta-ming Sa-ri ) 18:43 - The night view is more interesting

[@JackAlderton]

thanks for your comment!!

[@OliviaFoodTravel]

Thanks for sharing. Also, I think you should stop comparing the cost of living between Malaysia and Australia. Claiming everything is cheap may be considered as an insult for local People. Economically, the cost of living of a special location is generally in line with what people in that specific location can afford. I believe quality of live is greater in Malaysia than in Australia or other developed counties as the result of a consistent and long term government's policy to make this country pleasant for local people. Malaysia is not particularly looking for foreigners or migrants.

[@JackAlderton]

Thanks Olivia, respectfully I disagree with you. I've been here for years and I'm friends with many locals (& in a relationship) and your views do not represent the majority. Realistically it is affordable given the context. 'Cheap' is a relative term but I do try to avoid using it now given how it can be taken by some. Your economics point is less true than it used to be, given globalisation and the freedom of movement. Many locals are priced out of Sydney (and other 'top' global cities for this reason) - purchasing power for the average person doesn't necessarily correlate with affordability. Quality of life is greater in Malaysia for those in a similar context to me. It isn't for the average person. As for your last point, I strongly disagree with that - it's not true. Skilled migrants are one of the most positive contributions to an economy (the same is true for migration to western countries). I would suggest researching to share of government revenue from different sources. Thanks for watching! P.S. I'll also add that most of my viewers are foreigners who want to see this very comparison. It's what is relevant for them. If you're a local watching or reading this comment, please keep that in mind.

[@firehawkpontiac2248]

Malaysia is a muslim majority country, not a muslim country. Honestly i've never seen a country where drivers drive at precisely the speed limit. Right here in the US, driving faster than the 70 mph limit seems to be norm and if you drive at 70 you will find yourself overtaken by 18 wheelers.

[@JackAlderton]

For sure, but this is a bit different - you will regularly see people drive 180km + on 110km limit highways and not get pulled over or enforced. Thanks for your comment!

[@Myjeng16]

You are wrong actually about the statement, Malaysia is not a Muslim country.. I am Malaysian Muslim.. Malaysia is definitely a Muslim country by taking into account Article 3 (1) of Federal Constitution of Malaysia which says Islam is the religion of the Federation.. Plus, our King of Malaysia is also the head of Islam who acts as the protector of Islam in Malaysia.. Malaysia is the member of OIC, an organisation established for Muslim countries as a platform to discuss any issue / proposal for the interest of Muslim communities worldwide.. Due to the fact that Islam is the federal religion of Malaysia, we have JAKIM, federal government agency for administering Islamic affairs in Malaysia on top of other Islamic government agencies.. However, it is also okay to say Malaysia a Muslim majority country because Malaysia has adherents of a number of religions other than Islam.. We guarantee their freedom in practising their respective religion rituals..

[@firehawkpontiac2248]

@@Myjeng16 Yes Muslim is the official religion BUT Malaysia is a parliamentary democracy with a common law legal system. Malaysia is secular: its rule of law have no religious involvement. Malaysia do have an Islamic legal system BUT it remains separate from the common law.

[@Myjeng16]

@@firehawkpontiac2248 It is not official religion but religion of federation as stated in Malaysia's constitution..Official religion is limited to the official ceremony but given the status as religion of federation, Islamic teachings could be applied beyond official ceremony which act as reference sources in the aspects of Islamic finance, Syariah laws, education, food and beverage, and national defence to name a few via the establishment of government agencies / institutions for ensuring the execution of the Islamic teachings in those aforementioned aspects..Note the difference..In the legal context, the terms of official religion and religion of federation carry different meaning..

[@Myjeng16]

@@firehawkpontiac2248 Malaysia is indeed not a secular country as Islam is embedded in the Malaysia's constitution as religion of federation..This determines the direction of Malaysia administration which is Islamic-based..