First time in MALAYSIA (Why you have to come here)

[@Livingabroadalex]

What do you think of Malaysia?

[@exnihilo415]

I think it's better than working in a western office from 9 to 5!

[@Livingabroadalex]

I think you're absolutely correct 😁🥳

[@jeff2351]

@@exnihilo415 NEVER work for anyone ! Never get ahead! Blue collar!

[@exnihilo415]

@@jeff2351 I'm retiring in 8 years, don't harsh my mellow.

[@decTac]

Underrated and undiscovered.. Malaysia is unique..

[@amylaw5303]

I think Malaysia is more than just 'Truly Asia'...We need to change the tagline to 'Malaysia is Truly THE WORLD' 🌎

[@abeck0856]

I love Kuala Lumpur.... one of seven Asia countries I visited last year. I stayed in the Chinatown area close to the bustling Petaling Street marketplace. Great food (nasi lemak) and one of the best courses in Asia (KL golf course). I'm glad to see you and Palm are enjoying KL.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Many Koreans and japanese love coming here for 2 reasons. 1. Cheaper to play golf here 2. It is warm weather here. You cannot play golf during cold winters.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Hi Abeck! What a coincidence. We're very close to Petaling Street too. Thanks for sharing your experience

[@Livingabroadalex]

Ooooh I have to see if I can play golf here then

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@Living abroad do not hv to be a member. You can inquire. At most they charge rm 200 per game.

[@Livingabroadalex]

That's amazing! I'll take a look!

[@davidfitzgerald8065]

I've always wondered about Malaysia. It sounds like a smorgasbord of ethnicities.

[@Livingabroadalex]

You're absolutely right David!

[@jon6309]

Wow looking forward to your adventures in Malaysia 🇲🇾 I’ve always heard about this country and how affordable it is compared to the west and it looks very developed in the city.

[@Livingabroadalex]

It's beautiful here! Definitely cheaper than the west but more expensive than Thailand.

[@larryphillips8989]

Hi Alex & Palm , Alex you are fortunate to have a beautiful partner/ translator to explore different countries in beautiful Asia.... Palm adds a bit of her bubbly personality in all your video's. Keep them coming....... Larry from Canada

[@Livingabroadalex]

Palm's the best 🥳 I'm glad you liked it, Larry!

[@Hicks-g1m]

Malaysia looks amazing Alex different religions and people from all over very diverse and the food looks good to so many sights and places to see and visit. Take care 🆒🆒👍👍😎😎

[@Livingabroadalex]

Those were exactly my thoughts. So very interesting and diverse. The food is like a mixture of Chinese and Indian.

[@nettelynch1622]

Hi Alex and Palm! We’re visiting Penang now and I agree that food is pricier than expected. Maybe cuz it’s a foodie paradise? Luckily the Grab is cheap-1.50 usd gets you around town🥰

[@Livingabroadalex]

Heyoo have a great time! I know right. It's cheap to get you to move around and eat 😅🤭

[@albertchin6417]

There will be more hidden gems in Sarawak. Land of hornbill capital city is Kuching. Sarawak food such as Kolo Mee, Sarawak Laksa, Kampua Mee, Kueh Chap, Tomato Crispy Mee, Belacan Bee Hoon, Kompia, Kacangma Chicken, Midin Belacan, Manok Pansuh, Sarawak Layer Cake & Tuak. From Semenggoh Nature Reserve, Fairy Cave, Siniawan Night Market, Tanjung Batu Beach,Taman Tumbina Bintulu, Fort Sylvia, Bako National Park, Fort Margherita, Kuching Waterfront, Darul Hana Bridge, Damai Beach, Gunung Mulu National Park, Coco Cabana, Rumah Nyuka Longhouse, Sibu Central Market, Borneo Highlands, Annah Rais Hotspring, Tasik Biru (Blue Lake) and Canada Hills, Niah National Park and Tanjung Lobang.

[@Livingabroadalex]

That's some great advice! Thank you. I'll try to visit some of those places 🙏

[@fab8490]

Cost of living in Malaysia is generally higher than Thailand. But you were in Penang so that’s explain why. You won’t feel the price difference that much in other places. Penang as a whole is a very touristy place.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Oh ok! Thank you F AB 👌😊

[@nonnynedd5962]

At the 80s or 90s we can still saw electrical wires hanging but nowadays most of the electrical cables are now in put in underground so more secure and clean look

[@Livingabroadalex]

That's amazing!

[@acerazak4087]

Welcome to Malaysia 🇲🇾 Malaysia is multiracial, a melting pot of cultures n foods, if you travel n explore different part of Malaysia especially Sabah n Sarawak you will see how diverse we are..That being said I think maybe you can change your thumbnail? Both Malaysia n Thailand are wonderful we both got pros and cons

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! I didn't claim one was better than the other. It's a proposed question. Thank you for the feedback 🤝

[@raymondng18]

Welcome to Malaysia. touristy areas generally tend to be more expensive

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thanks Raymond!

[@madhouse-ue2sy]

Prices are sure to get high in high populated areas and depends on which race majority the place is. For example, Chinese populated places like penang. Malays or Muslims deal honestly in their business, they don't hike up prices for fun or shortcut for riches. Indians are also honest and generous too.

[@perrycheong1058]

Malays/Muslims deal honestly? That seems like a bit of a stretch.

[@madhouse-ue2sy]

@@perrycheong1058 yes in general, not in politics. You have to agree with me as a Chinese because you have the god of wealth. Money is priority number 1. No money no talk principal.

[@nurulsyazasurveys]

I'm Malay.. I would say people are the same. There are Malays who are like thay - overpricing etc, even when our religion prohibits that. There's no difference btw the races. There's good and there's bad in each.

[@madhouse-ue2sy]

@@nurulsyazasurveys you are very lucky not to visit China or mainland and see the separation in class society. People who are middle-class or lower are treated lower than animals. It's a mindset derived from a specific religion or lack thereof. I agree there are some individuals who are community integrated and are actually kind, which is rare . But majority of them live in their own bubble and help their own.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thanks for this wonderful video n for showing your explorations in Malaysia. Welcome to Malaysia.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! It's an amazing country 😊🇲🇾

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@Livingabroadalex Thank u too. Enjoy your weekend. 😀

[@DHarri9977]

Hey Alex/Palm, that place looks really cool, this has to be one of your top places thus far, hope you guys are enjoying everything you can.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Nice to hear from you, Dharri! It's gorgeous here and very diverse!

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Of course towns are expensive compared to rural areas. Not to mention inflation was up after Russia invaded Ukraine. It is expensive for locals too.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Oh ok! Thank you Keang 🤝

[@presicion25]

Great video. The food looked awesome. Looking forward to the next one 😎👍

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thanks as always! Next one should be out soon. All about food!

[@nizarhamdun2464]

Welcome to Malaysia..try nasi lemak, Malaysia Burger Ramly..roti canai nombor 2 street food in the world,and sate👍

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! I'll definitely try em

[@torrelina2308]

Of course better than thailand in so many ways guys!foodie capital of the world and truly asia to say the very least..

[@dedicasion2606]

With World Class Facilities taht Malaysia Provide.. We cant expect All things to be cheap.. Im American living like a Local..❤

[@Livingabroadalex]

Well said

[@sauravroychow]

Wow man, looks good. I too would like to know how expensive Malaysia is from a backpacking perspective, and also the food. Happy travels, cheers.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! I'll be sure to include prices

[@cookmaster3626]

Its very affordable compared to Europe. Little India has lot of Indian food eateries. Dont go to Anada Bhavan. I like a place called Velu Vilas nice south Indian food place. Grab ride share is very affordable. Visit an Indian temple (Murugan temple) on top of a hill good 500 steps to climb and get an awesome view of the city from up above. Overall a nice clean place to visit and enjoy.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Absolutely!!

[@sauravroychow]

@@cookmaster3626 thanks. Guess, Street food is reasonable everywhere. Would love to eat Malay and Indian food.

[@bungaialoevera]

3:02 There is a minority Thai community in Malaysia too. They’re usually from the northern states like Kedah.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Makes sense since you're neighbors 🤝💪

[@bukitkatilmp]

Wires are underground throughout Malaysia since the 1990s.

[@Livingabroadalex]

That's so impressive 👏👏

[@caseystevens8302]

Been visiting Malaysia and Thailand since the 1990s. Malaysia is way ahead of Thailand in terms of development and technology.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Very interesting. I has no idea

[@exnihilo415]

That looks like a Portuguese Pastel de Nata egg tart. Love those things.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Me too! I was lucky yo eat it from thr original shop in Lisbon 🤤

[@exnihilo415]

@@Livingabroadalex Lisbon is a great place. You should take us (and your girl) there sometime. It's gotta be the best deal in western Europe.

[@Livingabroadalex]

It truly is! Yea for sure in the future

[@hawaahmad8238]

Yup .. that's Portuguese Egg Custard Tart. You will find a Portuguese settlement in Melaka, one of the state in Malaysia. You should go there too ..

[@herryherry8659]

​@@Livingabroadalex After this, you should go to Melaka / Malacca state....Malacca name also stated in the Map of the World infront of Monument of the Discoveries in Lisbon, Portugal.. In Melaka also has Portuguese Settlement that called 'Saint John's Village' or in Malay called 'Kampung St. John' or locals refer as 'Kampung(Village) Portugis'

[@nouraaz27]

Palm, you're so gorgeous ❤

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you 🤭

[@amintatyana]

Malaysia is mid-priced: higher than Thailand, but cheaper than Singapore with infrastructures that rival S'pore

[@Livingabroadalex]

It's so impressive here

[@eugeneeugene7451]

Malaysian are Bilingual😂, Food are mixed n more varieties n depend what kinds of food u like to eat light,medium or heavy .Of course don't everyday go cafe u can visit the local kopitiam or stall u will surprised.

[@Livingabroadalex]

I love it here! You're a so right!

[@iguava]

How long did you guys had to queue haha. Anyways, that’s the right spirit! Queue up! Hahaha

[@Livingabroadalex]

Felt like close to 40 minutes at least. Totally worth it though 👌

[@hansman9762]

Go to Ipoh perak, the food is cheap over there

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you foe the tip!!

[@beatrizramosrobles6992]

Of course Malaysia is better than Thailand but I think It' s always bad to compare countries as they are all different and all have their own nice traditions, food and so on.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yea exactly!

[@mahlok8210]

Malaysia truly Asia..

[@gshen231]

True that its very multi cultural. Lot of Indians and chinese migrated and settled in malaysia before south east asian crises in 1997. Lot of those businesses are quiet established now. Cheers🍻 enjoy Alex and Palm. Malaysia is expensive than Thailand, it has been that way atleast since 2018 for sure but not sure before that.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thanks for your input Goti Slayer! You seem intelligent and very knowledgeable about all the videos I share. I appreciate your thoughts as always 🙏

[@gshen231]

@@Livingabroadalex I have visited malaysia twice and thailand once Alex. So know little bit about these two countries.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Oh ok! Very nice 👌

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Glad you managed to try nasi kandar hameediyah

[@Livingabroadalex]

It was sooo good. We have a video coming up on it tomorrow 😁

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@Living abroad whatever you eat leave out lamb shank, sea food like giant prawns and squid. It will kill your budget.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@Living abroad beef, chicken, pork, mutton is fine.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@Living abroad there are others just as good. Example line clear nasi kandar. Kapitan is also a very popular place to eat.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Great tip! I saw the lamp shank for 60 MYR

[@DiscoverWithElvis]

What are you recording with? Looks good

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you! It's Palm's iPhone 🤭

[@DiscoverWithElvis]

@@Livingabroadalex 720p 60 fps? That 60 frames doing the work, i need to try it out 😍

[@Livingabroadalex]

No idea bro lol. But sou ds right

[@jesjesvvs]

How did you get your money to travel everywhere?

[@Livingabroadalex]

It's cheaper to live abroad instead of living in Canada 😅

[@jesjesvvs]

@@Livingabroadalex i know that but how do you make money.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Small investments I made that are passive income now. Also I don't drink or smoke or party or anything so my cost of living is pretty low

[@jesjesvvs]

@@Livingabroadalex interesting. Thank you. Great videos!

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!

[@usinebob]

Do they speak English in Malaysia?

[@Livingabroadalex]

More than almost any other country I've been to. I think Malaysians speak as much as Filipinos

[@jeff2351]

Hey guys what up?

[@Livingabroadalex]

Hey David! Just enjoying Malaysia!

[@jeff2351]

@@Livingabroadalex Stay safe broh

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you thank you

[@CHEA1111]

Highly recommend wearing better dressing like 99.5% of Malaysians.......

[@Livingabroadalex]

Wearing better dressing? What do you mean?

[@CHEA1111]

@@Livingabroadalex This country is predominantly muslims, and we wear more "close" attire. You may be denied entry to government departments and some tourist attractions. At least wear short sleeve T-Shirt 🙂

[@ThisnametaKenny]

@@Livingabroadalex You're talking to a troll trying to impose his religious beliefs on everyone. He does this to foreign youtubers all the time. Wear what you like just as 99.5% of Malaysians do.

[@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive]

we have no problem at all.. i'm Malaysian btw..

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yea, I thought it was a lil strange to comment on our clothes, since there seems to be complete freedom in dress code from others living here. Thank you for the headsup!

[@daudyjusoff5260]

Hello i like thai girl so romantic and can be good companion in future ha ha im penang residen.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Awesome

[@Kane_2001]

Wei yu ferom

[@Livingabroadalex]

Canada

[@abmajidomar2687]

Welcome to Malaysia...🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!

[@user713Blvd]

Why Malaysian flag looks like American flag?