Is Malaysia OVERRATED or UNDERRATED according to foreigners (street interviews) Malay Subs

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[@Livingabroadalex]

Do you think Malaysia is overrated or underrated?

[@ChrisKirtley]

It's complicated. In some ways under, some over. People are nice, speak fluent English, infrastructure good, food great. But a lot of places are very sleepy... you can't get a beer unless you find a Chinese restaurant. Quite backward compared to Thailand, for example.

[@amymin9210]

I like malaysia to stay underrated.

[@Livingabroadalex]

@ChrisKirtley thanks for sharing your thoughts Chris.

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@ChrisKirtley Backwards? In what sense? What's your definition of backwards?

[@ChrisKirtley]

​@@Yasin_AffandiJust a feeling of sleepiness, lack of development, no interest in development/entrepreneurship. You can go to a restaurant and sit there with nobody moving. I did it many times - just give up and walk away.

[@FadhilArchip]

As Malaysian i prefer my country being underrated... It's not a bad or negative things... Being underrated is easy to maintain, easy to preserve nature, not over crowded & populated, low stressful, and it's let my country become the hidden gem and being surprised for the foreigner to experiance, explore, learn and taste.

[@OhnanaWhatsmyname-dh8wc]

True. A lot of asian cities are overcrowded. We have a well balanced population, which is a good thing.

[@raininoor3169]

@@OhnanaWhatsmyname-dh8wc👍🏻

[@lentoslin360]

I’m Malaysian too, underrated means for them is Malaysia is much better than they expected initial.

[@Holdtheyoke]

Im a malaysian, this is true, you got the point

[@Hyejin.park23]

Yes so true . We have seen how over tourism cause issue around the globe so yeah would rather be called underrated

[@qtastekm3918]

I'm Malaysian and had lived in Canada for 5 years. Definitely, Malaysia is much, much better.

[@lazdfadammahom7488]

mesia ni panas je,kalau sejuk, lagi bes la dari europe

[@-faalinkyt5785]

meleysia tk best takde salji

[@ivannovotny4552]

@qtastekm Happy you're gone!

[@danzfox]

​@@-faalinkyt5785 dapat cuaca sejuk je cukuplah tkyahlah lah smpai salji ingat best ke ada salji. Kita hujan non stop pun dah komplen lagi nak salji ? memang merana hidup nak pergi mana2 pun susah 😂

[@mybraintalks]

As a Malaysian, i want my country to be always Underrated. Because we are looking for high value tourist now and those tourist who appreciate calm, peaceful and understand different cultures and faith. We also appreciate tourist with family especially children. We also appreciate tourist who want to make Malaysia as their second home. and most importantly, we really really appreciate tourist and guests who are well behave, law abiding, open minded, positive mindset and not loud. If you want crazy nightlife with booze , free sex in one night stand with easy party girls or perhaps you prefer lawless, chaotic and unorganized place in South East Asia, you should choose Thailand,Indonesia, Philiphines, Vietnam or Cambodia, NOT Malaysia.

[@raininoor3169]

❤

[@sitizabedah5890]

Agreed

[@abdazizabdazizrazali7155]

100% agree

[@belle2046]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🫶🏻

[@soufiahendud685]

Totally agree.....

[@milasaaid6850]

Malaysia is better to be underrated... so that no western country gets jealous... we just want to live peacefully

[@raininoor3169]

❤

[@CottageGurl]

Facts

[@user-hh7yv7po8t]

Good continuous job promoting Malaysia Mr alex and tq.i hope our tourism minister can see yr effort

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you!! I. Happy to share travelers experience in Malaysia

[@belle2046]

Thank you so much 🫡❤

[@BuffaloSportsClub]

I live in Vietnam currently, i have an apartment in manila and lived in Thailand and Malaysia. I have to say the food in Malaysia is just absolutely amazing. Vietnam best for cost. Thailand best for night life. Philippines best for islands 🏝 Malaysia best for food. My opinion.

[@xiaomashitu]

Thanks for love Malaysia

[@noordinbeldenlex1620]

I guess people are usually just being polite and responding positively when they are asked about the places they have visited. Even while I'm sure there are different opinions everywhere, people generally attempt to be considerate in order to avoid offending locals who could see their comments. They can have a negative perception of the place unless it is really terrible or they had a terrible experience there. However, compared to Bangkok or Singapore, I think Malaysia-and Kuala Lumpur in particular-is underrated.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Well said

[@Yasin_Affandi]

What a wonderful video. Good feedback on KL, Malaysia from the lovely tourists. Good to see more tourists from the Latin America and Europe visiting Malaysia.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Glad you enjoyed it!🥳

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@Livingabroadalex 😀

[@abdrashidabubakar7076]

Seeing is believing, Malaysian's are very hospitable lot/people, we been living together with mixed races, malays, indian, Chinese, others etc. peacefully, we have no problems even with inter marriage. Come and expl0re this beautiful country, West and East of Malaysia 🤗

[@Livingabroadalex]

Definitely!!

[@Titinagustin-mn4hb]

What west

[@CatIsland12]

​@@Titinagustin-mn4hb Paninisular Malaysia = west malaysia Sabah & sarawak = east malaysia.

[@abdrashidabubakar7076]

@@CatIsland12 TQ for responding to a person who does not read geography 🙏

[@rcBorneo]

Hi Alex, I just subscribed to your channel...yes, do come to Sabah to enjoy the tropical rainforest.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you and welcome to the channel 🥳

[@abdrashidabubakar7076]

Land below the 🌬️🍃

[@sultrys2291]

Great video Alex. Thank you.

[@Livingabroadalex]

My pleasure! I'm glad you enjoyed it 🥳

[@sitizabedah5890]

It's okay if Malaysia is underated. This is Malaysia. We r proud of our country. We r comfortable here. If you don't like, go to other countries. If you go to another country respect what you see. Adious

[@erriconeale6924]

Hi from Australia!

[@Livingabroadalex]

Hello Mate!

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

Altogether now..... "Oh Malaysia - Oh Malaysia!!!"

[@kratos8873]

As a Malaysian, after watching your video, I conclude that our Ministry Of Tourism has failed it's responsibility, the fact that so many have not heard much about Malaysia and what you said at the end, where you've never heard anything about Malaysia in Canada, until you got here

[@rajamyusoff4339]

Agreed

[@mybraintalks]

Dude, in 2023, Malaysia is the 14th most visited Countries out of 35 most visited countries in the World by Insider Monkey and in the same year, Malaysia was ranked number 1 as the most visited countries in South East Asia ,putting Thailand in number 2 by Panorama Travelling. TO be fair with our MOTOUR and Tourism Malaysia, they have been 'planting' the seeds for the last 20 years. Now we just reap what we sow before. also currently, Malaysia is focusing on attracting more high value tourists and visitors. Not just some random people and back packers, so our visitors and tourist are from niche market.

[@raininoor3169]

@@mybraintalks👍🏻👍🏻

[@-faalinkyt5785]

Considering both qualitative and quantitative data could provide a more accurate assessment of the Ministry of Tourism's effectiveness

[@hassanhassan-wn1ly]

Agreed.. Maybe our minister of tourism is too busy with his beer party...😅 😅

[@zuhdim289]

what i always tell my foreign colleagues is that Malaysia is raw and original, unlike those countries that are somehow 'tailored' to tourism and has lost its originality or genuinity.

[@Hyejin.park23]

We don’t want too much tourism to our country . I mean we value tourist that respect our culture and sensitivity not that type of tourist that is here to condemn . I think Asian people in general might have different concept of travelling. We value visiting interesting places ..seeing culture ..whereas most of the western opt for wilder things like booze..nightlife..sex

[@awang57]

The Malays in Malaysia are very tolerant of other races. Because of that when the Federation of Malaya gained independence from the British in 1957, the Malay population in the Federation of Malaya was ready to share this country with immigrants from China and India. But with the condition that Malay residents are given some special privileges. And this privilege will remain as long as the Malay population wants it. This does not conflict with human rights. Because it is an agreement between two parties. If the agreement was not fair, the British would not have given independence to Malaya in 1957. So stop saying the Malays are a racist nation. Stop accusing you of experiencing racial discrimination in Malaysia. Your grandparents are very lucky to have been granted permission to live in this blessed land forever.

[@Katy-em1jv]

Bro, your comment pointed to whom? 😁 I think you are on the wrong channel. This content discusses about tourism.

[@hawwaeve4421]

I am an old melayu lady. First of all this channel is all about tourist visiting malaysia. Secondly as a pure melayu u sound sooooo very insecure

[@nickloong]

Being underrated is what keeps Malaysia from suffering from over tourism. But from the recent spike of tourists from all over the world, and especially from China, it won't be long before Malaysia will be the top destination for travellers in South East Asia!😅😊

[@MuadzamAziz]

Malaysia or Kuala Lumpur in particular is the best introduction to South East Asia, especially tourist or traveller from the west it is not too proper as western cities, but not too chaotic like other SEA cities most of the people can speak or understand English, because of the ease of communication traveller can interect more with locals ..you will be able to learn about the local cultures better And the foods ..Malaysia is multi races country, most of the foods already prepare to suit other races taste ..so the food tasted phenomenal

[@papadougpapadougsadventures]

It’s on my list

[@haseefadzly]

back to the time when i was studying in the uk i had to explain that malaysia situated between singapore and thailand😅

[@AlfariziZakaria]

Kuala Lumpur is one of the most visited cities in the world But people still think this city is underrated ? Why ?

[@Livingabroadalex]

Because of the demographic of people visiting compared to the people I interview. Most Westerners are too far and have different vacations in mind, and politically, it doesn't interfere with many Western countries, so we rarely hear about Malaysia.

[@lentoslin360]

In comparison to Bangkok, Vietnam, and Singapore, Kuala Lumpur is indeed not as well-known among Western countries.

[@azhariarif]

Most tourist in Malaysia are from Asian countries.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Mexican girl confused between under rated and over rated

[@penuntun9roh969]

Lebih baik kita underrated dimata dunia tetapi ingat... Dah lama mereka spying MALAYSIA tapi masih tak npk apa yang kita ada, bg mereka kita adalah bom jangka yg akan explode jugak suatu masa nanti

[@99leen44]

As Malaysian, actually we just fine if foreigners come for holiday,work n studies about our country, n stated what's bad in our country because we want to improve alot of things.. even Malaysian also said the same things like What if we follow that country for development etc.. well as long as it's follow the syariah (Islam law) For traffic jammed haha what else i can say, we all go work n go home at the same time so yeah can't be helped 😂 also during public holiday 🙃 6 hours jammed so normal 😂 just don't rush 🤣

[@markanthonypetra]

Watched plenty of your vids from PI.....just curious on the food and drink compared to the Philippines. Can you drink the water, ice cubes in your drinks, street food, fruit and veggies?

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yes, to all. The food scene is muh more developed here and rich in Chinese , Indian, and Malay culture. It's one of my favorite countries for food.

[@norzilahaziz6695]

TQ Sir for visiting KL/ Mlysia..Some of our local foods are great..n maybe nowhere to found in Canada..haha..

[@Livingabroadalex]

Yes definitely!!

[@chiangea3495]

KL is quieter and charmer than Vietnam cities as the drivers in Vietnam use honks as a way to communicate with the other drivers.😄 Plus KL got less motorbike riders as compare to Vietnam.😳 Quality interviews, nice vlog !❤

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thank you i'm glad you enjoyed it

[@norzainimohd-zain1325]

Vietnam is more chaotic, like Bangkok 10/15 years ago, noisy w tuktuks & all.

[@belle2046]

We may not realise how lucky we are❤🇲🇾

[@bakafrayaborja896]

Definitely the Tourism Ministry ain't doing emough to promote the country

[@jiep5327]

The Malaysia tourism Minister is busy sabotaging tourism ...

[@joharimamat1522]

They focused on the Chinese tourists too much.

[@asyrafyap110]

Alahai bila buat tourism bukan korang support pun kau cakap membazir kan duit je... tu yg di melaka buat tourism bukan main ramai yg pertikai kan sebab mereka guna artis china untuk tahun melawat melaka... orang malaysia sendiri pun pi support negara² tertangga jadi tiada masalah kan...

[@AMSWingsOfLiberty]

​@@asyrafyap110setuju. bile dah buat promosi ade plak bunyi 😂

[@AdnanNan-ef1so]

Menteri semua mana boleh pakai serupa babi dari dulu lagi .. mkn gaji buta

[@muhammadazizi639]

Malaysia Boleh!!!!

[@shamsulbahri81]

I am not a teacher. I think in today job environment only teacher are the informative people. Not to say other profession are not informative but maybe the information that they get are influence by CNN, BBC, The Economist and other traditional media.

[@eeteetravelfreely0001]

❤❤❤2 see Malaysia is 2 LOVE ❤❤❤ MALAYSIA 😊😊😊

[@spawnrider9485]

I feel so envy especially the people coming from europe , singapore and US, if im the citizen from those countries, i would live a luxury life in malaysia, big house, big cars.. 😂

[@pegangagamakeranaitusiapak576]

I prefer *underrated*..let Malaysia stays like that

[@PENIUPWISEL]

Di bawah nilai atau di atas kadar

[@user-db9ek1ie8f]

Liked

[@Kevin-zz9nc]

2.40 Viva Mexico!!!

[@joebloe4374]

Better !

[@juneadmodisastro1310]

Ryan lookslike the young version of Wolverine 😄

[@shaqisumari304]

Chill chill,, Malaysia is für

[@matttechbrick]

Looking forward to the here the bad feedback so we know where we can improved something at least .....hahaha

[@Livingabroadalex]

I've never omitted an interview I've done. So let's see what happens in the future.

[@truthhurtsalways4u]

i once visited malaysia few yrs back .airport personnel ,including ticket counter staff were pouting and didnt see anybody smile. Indonesia and Malaysia are two countries i will never live ,except for Bali ,as I love their culture !

[@Livingabroadalex]

You have the right to your feelings However, I wouldn't write off an entire country and possibilities based on a handful of people working at immigration.

[@abdrashidabubakar7076]

​@@Livingabroadalexsometimes you will get rare cases like this, overall Malaysians are very hospitable people, please come again, visit us, only then you can have another judgement 😍

[@raininoor3169]

@@Livingabroadalexaptly said

[@Livingabroadalex]

I totally agree!

[@miramoro7287]

That’s a weird example to pretend as if you truly experienced Malaysia? Weird weird. Meh

[@newjourney9220]

Tourism Malaysia please buck up and do your job

[@ChrisKirtley]

Straits settlements (Pinang, Melaka) are good, but the rest (including KL) poor. Mexico girl said Overrated, by the way

[@kyleanuar9090]

Myself and friends moved out of Kuala Lumpur early 2000s as too many third world migrants crowded the city and suburbs. A lot of peace had been lost. Should come in the 90s as the city is developing too rapidly.

[@Livingabroadalex]

Thus the "**" She means underrated. English is not her first language.

[@Katy-em1jv]

@@Livingabroadalex I hear "Oderated" 🙂

[@user-xr7nh7nu4x]

@@Livingabroadalex i believe you’re right about “underrated”. As you mentioned, English is not her first language and she didn’t understand the words but the way she described her experience as being a “surprise” and thus your conclusion of “underrated” was most likely correct.

[@yougohgoh1]

Sometimes I feel sad to know that Malaysia is not known worldwide, ironically the country next to it Singapore and Thailand are far more famous. We can see how terrible Malaysia government in promoting the tourism, of course corruption issue stun the world, thank you M

[@norzainimohd-zain1325]

Malaysia did not focus so much in tourism as we have natural resources. We used to be the no. 1 rubber exporter, no. 1 palm oil exporter & no. 1 tin exporter of the world. Thailand & Singapore, they had no choice but to turn to tourism.

[@mrj475]

Malaysia are not focus for tourism and its good no one knows us, we dont like outsiders!

[@Livingabroadalex]

I'm sure you don't speak for the entire country. I'm an outsider and your government welcomes me with 3 months without visa. Every single Malaysian I've met, had been welcoming.

[@abdrashidabubakar7076]

😅😅😅😅😅 are you joking!

[@AslamJais79]

Ha ha ha! You should be the outsider, I reckon. 😅😅😅 we are indeed welcoming the outsiders. So welcome to Malaysia! ❤ 🇲🇾

[@Katy-em1jv]

@@Livingabroadalex that guy is not a Malaysian... an "outsiders" from a neighboring country

[@Livingabroadalex]

That seems more likely

[@OutNaBoutYallahBiNa]

Malaysia is better than Canada aur India is better than Malaysia..Isliye India is better than Malaysia

[@AdnanNan-ef1so]

India 😂 💩😷

[@MattDobon]

Sorry but India is known worldwide as rapists country! Rapes cases on tourists are rampant..very sad and disgusting situation..