Malaysia's Border With Singapore - Visiting An Island On The Border - Traveling Malaysia Episode 97

Visiting Malaysia’s border with Singapore and spend a day at an island right on the border to Singapore
Welcome to episode 97 of my trip all around Malaysia. If you haven’t seen the previous episodes you can watch them here:
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Time for another Malaysian border video. After visiting the Malaysia - Thailand border a few weeks ago, this time we are right on the Malaysia’s border with Singapore. The Malaysia Singapore border is in the middle of the sea here, as Singapore is basically an island. We are visiting Malaysia’s most southern island - Tanjung Surat - with is right at the border to Singapore. You can actually see Singapore from the island. Being in Malaysia’s most southern state Johor at the moment is quite interesting and cool. I always like to visit border regions, its always interesting to see for me. So on my Johor trip I had to also visit Malaysia’s border with Singapore.
Huge thanks to the Johor tourism office, who organized this experience. If you are interested in a similar trip, you can contact them here: / tourismjohor
I am currently traveling Malaysia - all around the country - and try to find as many hidden gems and stories as possible. I am going to stay in the Johor state for around two weeks, so if you are interested in more Johor vlogs, Malaysia vlogs in general, stay tuned for more.
Timestamps:
00:00 At the jetty
01:01 Boat ride to the border
03:40 Arriving on the island + breakfast
06:27 This man builds his own tree house here
15:17 Martial arts performance + learning it
19:56 First time trying sea cucumber
22:51 Exploring the mangroves
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After the Corona Lockdown, it is now possible again to travel Malaysia. In the next weeks I will travel Malaysia (all around the country) and make daily vlogs about it. I will show you how to travel Malaysia, how to do backpacking Malaysia and show you what it's like to solo travel around this country in southeast Asia. So, if you are interested in backpacking southeast Asia in general or specifically interested in backpacking Malaysia, then this series of my Malaysia travel vlogs might be interesting for you.
How is it to travel Malaysia after the Corona lockdown? Will there be tourist or will I be the only one? How to travel Malaysia on a budget during this time? We are going to find out all of this in the upcoming weeks, daily vlogs from now on, documenting my whole trip traveling Malaysia, so stay tuned, if you are interested in travel Malaysia by yourself or travel southeast Asia in general 😊
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[@KenAbroad]

Hey #teamabroad✌️ Leave the video a thumbs up if you liked it, that really helps to grow the channel 👍💪 You can also follow me on Instagram, I post daily stories there as well and will also post some pictures from my trip instagram.com/ken__abroad/ Yesterday's episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2jLqYaFpNSdh6s

[@chercheong]

If you're interested on tree house. Can go facebook to look for Rainforest Tree House. It's around 46km from Johor Bahru city center. Nearest town is Kulai.

[@helenf1681]

@@chercheong 9

[@alriz7066]

You should experience Kuda Kepang show while you in Johor. It's very interesting to see because mystic elements involved. For food you should try Nasi Bryani Gam (Johor speciality) and Lontong.

[@nuruliman1192]

The mangroves is so scenic! Love that you shared this hidden gem I never knew existed!😍

[@suet5351]

It is sooo beautiful and I didn't know waters around mangroves can look this blue 😱 The kayaking place is an absolute dream

[@ExploreWithBolu]

This is so natural and amazing. I enjoyed this adventure. Malaysia has a lot of uncovered purely amazing discoveries. Thanks for sharing 🇲🇾❤️

[@KenAbroad]

Talking about borders and countries here, from which country or city are you watching?

[@christopherflack7629]

UK, did you take your passport with you?

[@muhdhanif9222]

Labis town probably you know or saw it.

[@Lifeiswhatumakeofit]

Borneo island

[@martinmaratinable]

Kota kinabalu state of Sabah, The Land Below The Wind✌

[@haryhary399]

from Shah Alam, Selangor

[@AnasSuhaimi]

Ken, most of us Malays don't eat the sea cucumber too... It's an animal, not vegetation, despite it's name. The smell is yucky. However, nothing could beat sea cucumber in healing cuts and bleeding.. trust me. Be it external or internal bleeding, you'll heal very fast, and if you're careful, it'd heal without scar....

[@youtiublah]

True! It's good to cure minor stomach ulcer.

[@aaronbenjamin1213]

Sea cucumber soup is very famous and common in Chinese restaurants though, it's incredibly tasty.

[@dhf4461]

I really enjoyed watching this. I am so much impressed and have so much respect for the old retired man. He was an army serving the country. Now retired, he serves the mangrove , collecting rubbish from the area , plant mangrove trees. Am so proud of him. What a good man. Wish more people do like him.

[@KenAbroad]

Absolutely nice and cool guy 😊

[@Yasin_Affandi]

How time flies. U have already made 97 videos in Malaysia. Wunderbar.

[@KenAbroad]

It's even more, the videos from KL are not counted in in these episodes 😅 but yeah time flies 😄

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@KenAbroad I guess there r more than 100 videos now made in Malaysia. Congrats.

[@lynia6587]

Hi Ken , this journey is getting more and more interesting , I've never explored this far despite being a Johorean 😅 good content very relaxing watching the video and hope you have a great time 👍

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 😊 yeah it was quite an adventures day 😄

[@xcavorgreen187]

The guide in the yellow shirt is incredible!

[@syafiqasyraf8132]

This is why i love Ken abroad, Jetlag warriors and Travelgramers....they bring Malaysia to new spot in Malaysia where to visit...thank you guys.

[@adhwaafiq7159]

Good Job ken.You are lucky to find this kind of tour guide.Interesting to watch,even me as johorean,didnt know existance of this place..

[@muhammadirsyad2092]

the tree house was really cool 😮

[@KenAbroad]

I agree 💪😊

[@mylifechapter3620]

wow, what an interesting tour Ken! I m in Selangor and stuck because of CMCO - watching your vlogs make me happy and feel like I m touring as well. Please don't stop show us more good vlogs and happy to know that you are enjoying stay @ Malaysia despite being far from your hometown.

[@KenAbroad]

Happy to hear that watching the vlogs makes you happen 😊 Stay positive during this time 😊

[@shlim5398]

Hello Ken, your video is getting more & more interesting. Love watching it especially the part where you explore the tree house & your first try at learning "martial arts" in slow motion. Awesome! Take care & stay safe always.

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 😊

[@waffelo4681]

Its called silat

[@TakeMeSomewhereNice__]

This kind of video I'm always waiting for! ❤💯 Terima kasih for the awesome content, Ken. #teamabroad

[@gmaliashraf6795]

Dear Ken thanks for showing us the most uncommon n unexplored part of Malaysia .no visitors visit yet 👍

[@Yasin_Affandi]

This is absolutely a fabulous video.

[@applepie8058]

Amazing content as usual! I'd never have been able to travel these parts on my own. Looking forward to your next Malaysia videos, and videos around south East Asia and beyond (there's a lot of fun to be had travelling vicariously too!! )

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks Jia, glad to hear you enjoyed the video 😊

[@aaimanck8792]

mangrove is first protection from big wave. do you know Acheh tsunami in 2004 ? the wave impacted to some part of west coast malaysia but luckly mangrove plant save from bigger disaster.

[@msgracewilliam]

Very informative, thanks Ken.

[@damonnomad2445]

I like the concept and content of this vlog.

[@idahmdsallehz1594]

Beautiful nature and this is the best vlog to be on repeat mode.

[@Cahayamata2]

The uncle's place is beautiful, love the little foot bridges he built along the water.

[@KenAbroad]

Awesome and cool place yeah 😊

[@judyoh9008]

I never know about the existance of Tanjung Surat, the island looks awesome and full of nature. You have also added sea cucumber to the list of seafood that you have successfully tried. 😀

[@seeee1000]

What an adventure Ken ...the tree house is cool

[@KenAbroad]

It was a cool adventure yes 💪😊

[@Yasin_Affandi]

D kayaking in d mangrove area looked very interesting too.

[@chaw294]

Interesting and educational tour on nature .... shots of those mangrove trees with buttress roots in the swamps were awesome. Haha Ken, actually you have tried another seafood ....the sea cucumber !!! The ones you ate were cultured. Those that live in the sea taste better. Thanks for taking us along on the tour / boat ride...✌️✌️

[@putihputih9408]

Very nice vlog😁 beautiful island🌱🌿☘🦋 nature....stay safe🌺🌻

[@minniec.9127]

I love how you are showing and experiencing all facets of life, food & culture in Malaysia. Yr first lesson in martial arts was quite good and graceful, especially for someone as tall as you. lol. Don't feel bad about sea cucumber. I don't care for it either. It is gelatinous, tasteless and expensive. Credit to yr Johor touring group who are professional, knowledgeable, proficient in language/culture, and pleasant in demeanor and humor.

[@haryhary399]

Very nice island/places and very educative! Interesting Ken!

[@unklevent]

Stunning! What an experience!

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Nice exploration of d border between Johor, Malaysia n d island of Singapore.

[@margaretscleong]

What a great video, Ken..thank u for sharing! #TeamAbroad

[@suet5351]

PLEASE DO MORE VIDEOS LIKE THIS. SHOW ME NATURE, EAT WEIRD FOOD, EXPLORE TRADITIONAL CULTURE, EXPLAIN WEIRD PLANTS, MEET WEIRD ANIMALS, TALK TO INTERESTING MALAYSIAN PEOPLE WITH INTERESTING HOBBIES LIKE TREE HOUSE MAN. BEHAVE LIKE A MALAYSIAN. ALL IN ONE EPISODE. Hahahaha sorry for the caps. I am literally wanting to scream like that because this video is so good. Man, I am kind of torn. Is this episode better or Parit German episode better? 🤔🤣 But I definitely think compilations of different experiences together makes it such a funnn videoooo. Sooo many things were so on point in this videoooo. It was funny, it was beautiful, it was interesting, in was informational, in was enlightening, it was inspiring all in one.

[@KenAbroad]

I also really enjoyed making this episode. So many cool experiences in one day. Willl try to make more like this 👍😊

[@suet5351]

@@KenAbroad it's so good I have to watch it twice back to back 🤣 The treehouse man is so cute though, he keeps laughing and seems very happy to have you there 🤣🤣🤣

[@TakeMeSomewhereNice__]

Ya Sue. Memang content macam ni yang best. Hari tu masa beliau ni di JB, jenuh tunggu bila la dia nak pergi explore tempat bersejarah ke, kampung ke, atau buat apa-apa aktiviti selain makan. 😅 Kita nak tengok dia pergi tempat yang macam ni la, tempat yang orang Malaysia pun tak explore lagi. Hidden gems.

[@suet5351]

@@TakeMeSomewhereNice__ memang tapi I think mungkin susah sikit dia nak discover tempat-tempat hidden gem tanpa tour guide berpengalaman. Jika you ada suggestion, mungkin boleh drop info kat diu jugak. Saya ingin tolong jugak tapi kurang info tentang tempat-tempat unik 😭

[@peilingjuan]

Mr. Tour Guide is so good! Another thing to do when I next visit JB :) Looking forward to meeting him personally hopefully. Keep going Ken! #teamabroad

[@KenAbroad]

Love that you watch some of the old videos 💪

[@zubaidahzab3615]

Awesome . Love your content.

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 😊

[@afinaazmi43]

Wohoo, new day new adventure! Achievement unlock by learning some martial art. Good Job Ken! Stay safe and keep up the positive vibe🌻

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks 💪😊

[@illeno2380]

If travelgramer and jetlag joining with u. Its more fun and cheering. Miss you guys at the moment kuantan-segamat.

[@DamnImRight]

Really nice content ken. Even I local had never experience some of these. 💯

[@lindatang4955]

Unique tree house with mangrove view. Not bad Mr Ken learning silat....martial art

[@suealeen]

A very nice view & weather today. At least you went to another country even for a while! The leaf is from a plant called simpor, produces a national flower for Brunei. What an interesting kind of living place for the x-army, like living in the wild!

[@KenAbroad]

At least for 10 seconds hehe 😅

[@suealeen]

@@KenAbroad true!

[@Elfey]

Learning silat moves & eating sea cucumber....that is cool... 👍

[@abubakarabdullah9423]

Interseting video Ken.👍

[@cynthiaq136]

Sorry I laughed when you perform the martial art.You look adorable doing the moves 😁

[@suet5351]

Hahahahah I laughed quite hard too 🤣🤣🤣

[@KenAbroad]

😂😂

[@proevosham4923]

I love border adventures - it's how I found your channel in the first place. Let's see more of them in the future!

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah borders are always interesting 💪😄

[@alriz7066]

Don't mess around with Singapore borders, they have strict regulations and advance technology to protect their borders. So don't let the calm scenery around the sea border deceive you.

[@proevosham4923]

@@alriz7066 well I wasn't suggesting anything illegal 🤣

[@norsaida1846]

Very cool experience you have Ken 😊

[@yanputra83]

The silat performance is awesome!

[@maryleech6995]

Ken. You should get the owner of the tree house to have a visitor book.and you be the first to sign. . Very intresting.

[@KenAbroad]

Ah that's a nice idea

[@athleticos99]

that place to kayak is really beautiful

[@teobenedict1733]

very narrow Johor straits, i've ever travelled on a boat very close to the malaysian side. The malaysian fishing boat just zoom pass us 10metres away

[@iktbntemerloh5490]

guten morgen, great experience share to your comuniti please come to Malaysia for holiday

[@firb259]

Very interesting place.

[@kellie88]

Hi Ken. Nice video. What an awesome treehouse !

[@suet5351]

Yessss that guy who built all the things there is damn cool! It looks like he even dug up trenches and is working on landscaping the area 🤔 Reminds me of those viral videos that have random people building pools in the middle of the forest with bamboo 😂😂😂 But I didn't know in Malaysia we have our own version of someone like that!!!

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah and he was a really funny and nice guy 💪😊

[@ngkianseng8970]

So scenic 👍

[@klk101]

Sea cucumber is one of precious ingredient for cooking Chinese soup.

[@ultragirl7148]

Very interesting video today Ken... good job Ken 👍👍👍👏👏 u look like pahlawan when learn the martial arts...💪💪💪

[@KenAbroad]

Thanks 😎😄

[@willwen6600]

Amazing construction skills to build that treehouse....I don't know how the mattress can end up there

[@stevenwest4078]

Just watching you video . Absolute pleasure to see l have a house at Fraser island Australia and just got a laugh out of all the recycled stuff have done the same thing , it saves the environment and makes for fantastic looking structures

[@nazryrusly7352]

Good job ken

[@jagvindersingh9494]

Hey Ken 👋 , loved the mangroves tour! 😃

[@teekhimchan3506]

Hi Ken.Boat ride as a morning of the day. #teambroard

[@paramini2214]

Have you gone to pulau rawa? There is a castle of sultan johor in a form of flintstone cartoon. Try ask the tour guide if can visit or not.

[@yanputra83]

5:07 looks like daun simpur / simpur leaf. We also use it for packing food here in Sabah.

[@ftinftin8937]

Yes...also in Sarawak. I think some locals here in peninsula wrap rojak using this leaf too.

[@silanong]

Spot on. You are right

[@silanong]

It has medicational property tu. Buang angin kalau kembong perut.

[@juntanboy19ccc35]

Thank you

[@YusriTheYus]

Ahh.. I see you trying silat. As a traveller, i think you should learn a few self defence moves. One move that i learned from my teacher is "langkah seribu" or"the thousand steps move" meaning, run away when you see trouble😆. And i saw my friend on your video. He's the local guy wearing black shirt with a camera.

[@tangtony1536]

It is new to you the Sea cucumber !? It is seafood. Alot of Chinese dish would have 😂 quite expensive though.. But cook differently

[@tihanny_shino2660]

I hope you will visit Kota Iskandar (Iskandar City) while you are still in johor bahru. Enjoy your travel~~ ❤️

[@KenAbroad]

Thank you 😊

[@rokiahtajuddin2089]

Simpur Flowers.Simpur leaves to wrap fermented rice or tapai or for wrapping nasi lemak.Simpur flowers are National Flowers of Brunei Darussalam.

[@haslinliao]

My hometown💞..Not only Singapore, from there you can see Indonesian border too.. The other places,around this area called tg.belungkur, got ferry go to Singapore and Indonesian too.. But the ferry station close now because covid-19..

[@melyai]

Hi Ken,am ur new subscriber..I do really enjoy ur vedeos😊🥰

[@KenAbroad]

Welcome to the channel 😊

[@BreakawayBites]

3:16 Legally in Malaysia 3:17 Illegally in Singapore.... ....The tree House was pretty creative....What a sec..Did you mentioned kayak? This is up my alley....You know what... I might check this place out... Last time I did kayakking was in Krabi, Thailand 2018.. Surprised why haven't they promoted this place and I haven't no idea this place existed.... ..anyway, stay safe, happy exploring...

[@suet5351]

Yeah this is seriously a hidden gem!!! I think most Malaysians don't even know about this place 😂

[@KenAbroad]

Yeah a hidden gem and nice island 💪😊

[@ftinftin8937]

Jom....

[@heidyadriolo4746]

That was a verry Nice adventure Ken and that you eat seacucomber 👍i don,t like IT looks verry weird but the seahorse i like and the manggrove was verry quet that's Nice 👍

[@royaramis3247]

The sea cucumber is quite expensive at the market, used for medication purpose. It is not for its taste but for its nutritional aspect.

[@bextori]

ken looked worried when he said "so this is illegal?" lmao

[@karenteng3183]

Hey!,ken#teamabroad...not bad your "silat"Ken boleh!.

[@lyabear3482]

Hi Ken, youre looking cool

[@blackrose7377]

You've can go to batam Indonesia 2 hour 30 minutes........border Singapore and Malaysia

[@cityliving-rainforestperson]

The leaf used to wrap the nasi lemak is called "simpuh" leaf (scientific name: Dillenia suffruticosa). In Sarawak, the indigenous people use that leaf to wrap jungle vegetables which they sell in the market. Some indigenous people there also use it to steam fish by wrapping fish with some herbs and seasoning and grill it on slow/small fire or amber. Nice one on the "silat". 👏👏👏

[@Yasin_Affandi]

D tree house is very special. I bet Steve n Ivana like this kind of hut.

[@jumbeaux1]

The sea cucumber is being used as ointment to treat skin wounds.

[@ellisar5343]

Good thing most Malaysian speaks English..keep it up!!

[@shahmiBro1]

my nth times of trying to send my regards to Nora. not gonna stop until my comment gets recognized; correction: the leaf is called Simpur leaf, not Simpun; 5:16 regards from anonymous samaritan from Brunei Darussalam;

[@avrinrose5457]

In my fictional world, Malaysia Surpasses Singapore in every area

[@kashyap1991]

Nyc location covered ❤️

[@liewpingling6440]

Come to Sarawak n visit the border of Sarawak n Kalimantan,

[@ftinftin8937]

Im always curious about country borders too..exciting right? How about Malaysia-Indonesia border??

[@FadzrulHisyam]

Do you know that there is World Pencak Silat Championship which participated by 40 countries around the world. Austria and the Netherlands also were the host for this sport event. Austria, the Netherlands, and Belgium won gold medals in the championship.

[@karenteng3183]

Sea cucumber...is from sea..is Chinese delicacies,we stewed it with pork leg into savoury...mind you ,sea cucumber is expensive seafood. #teamabroad

[@berbualbual9689]

Hi,hello Kamal, tiada masalah

[@BlackbaronsZzz]

Ken is about to be power ranger doing that move “henshin” “transform” “bertukar”

[@FadzrulHisyam]

Mangroves is one of the natural barrier to protect lands from tsunami waves. Some islands in Andaman Sea, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh did not suffer with huge fatality because the mangroves saved them.

[@silanong]

I agree. A bit of eco system education there.

[@ftinftin8937]

Lovers n family members from both countries can meet at the border? I think that day they organised one cruise for families to say hi by waving from a distance at the Straits of Teberau. 😪

[@68zaszas]

Apa khabar Ken😁

[@KenAbroad]

Baik baik 💪😄

[@silanong]

Sea cucumber is not an animal but rather a sea creatures that looks like cucumber when on resting. It elongates when it moves. Malay call it as Gamat. It has medicational properties and especially good for joint pain, arthritis and gout if consume regularly.

[@lendmioNoai]

@Sue T ; Kemana engkau Sue?! , balak engkau dah sampai.. 👏👏👏

[@suet5351]

HAHAHAHAHAHAH BALAK 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Balak panjang 190cm 😂 Balak harini bersilat tau. Jangan main-main. Eh saya di sini lah. Dah komen banyak hari ni hahhahahaha.

[@lendmioNoai]

@@suet5351 Balak = pakwa.. matrempit slang.. 👌

[@suet5351]

@@lendmioNoai ohhh 🤣🤣🤣 hanya dalam mimpi saya sajalah HAHAHAHA Banyak lagi fangirl dia kat sinilah, nanti mereka orang datang belasah I tau 🤣🤣🤣

[@lendmioNoai]

@@suet5351 🎼Where ever u r, 🎵what ever u do 🎶I will aways b waiting 4 u..🤤🤧

[@lendmioNoai]

@@suet5351 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4m7kqePrcefsLs

[@inspektorgadgetoney7817]

I have tree house when I was teenagers beside the river,its around 5feet,when rambutan three grow up ,the leaf cover my funny three house,activity budak kampung

[@luqmanhaqqim01]

ThorBaekk👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@fredhor7437]

From not eating seafood to eating sea cucumber, you have overcome the psychological barrier of mind over matter. Sea cucumber is a mollusc, and a Chinese delicacy in Chinese banquet. If ever you are in town, you can savour the Chinese dish of braised sea cucumber with broccoli & mushroom. Only the Chinese cooking will bring up the exotic taste of sea cucumber. Bon appetite.

[@KenAbroad]

It was a long way of trying seafood yeah haha

[@mohamadzahidzainulabidin6862]

👍

[@rongamercc1126]

13:42 I learn before also taste xd is a bit salty and sweet

[@rongamercc1126]

When everyone think the leave taste good they just eat leave xdd when I see it that time I was also eat it and now think back ah is funny and crazy

[@rongamercc1126]

I call that 'eat the tree'