Sabah is Amazing! Will I Leave Kuala Lumpur For Good?

[@benfishermin]

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[@neildouglas-lk3dl]

Hey Ben, been living in KK as a British expat for 15 years now, lived in Kl previously. Best thing about KK would be that we get a breeze most days as Kl gets a bit too sticky, Airport nice and close to the city, cost of living i would say is 20/30% cheaper in KK overall if you live here long term. Hope it helps.

[@vincentchin88]

That's my retirement plan in a few years time. I saw lots of positive development early this year when I visited for a week.

[@azmanjm]

I believe you've made your decision. The cities you mentioned are exactly what they are. No cap, man. If you have a one-year visa, you can stay for 6 months in KK and another 6 months in KL. Get a 6-month housing contract for each city. KK is a good destination; as a KL resident and Malaysian, I enjoy the food and people there. They are nice and willing to diversify. The feedback of your evaluations shows in the number of videos that you have taken in KK and the amount of tourists visiting the city. The cost of living may be equivalent to KL, but the quality of your life balance is priceless. As long as you can wake up in the morning smiling, the food is good, and people welcome you...grab it! You are a good man, just put a bit more on planning and I wish you have a good life in Malaysia.

[@albahargulam]

I born in kota kinabalu and stay in KL since i was 12y,back to KK when i was 25 and now im here again in KL at 35. Its easy to access everything here in KL specially if you are bussinessman. But KK is so peacefull and wondeful place to stay.

[@rcBorneo]

Ben, thanks for sharing your thought about Kota Kinabalu Sabah. Glad to know you had a good time on your first visit and hope the weather will be better for your second visit. Looking forward for more videos from Sabah...Land Below the Wind!

[@Ruthie2690]

'Stay in KL for work, retired in Sabah'. I've been working plus studying in KL total almost 20 years, love KL but I will choose to retire in kota Kinabalu, my hometown.

[@rodzitazainal19]

Enjoyed your vlog as usual. I love KL too though I like KK and Kuching to visit.

[@jaejeang]

SABAH IS A WONDERFUL PLACE

[@3208enrique]

Ben, keep it up but make sure you don’t get burn out. Great vlog once again !

[@Mansiang978]

I heard you Ben, i heard you. Now i know your living requirements. I can advice you where to live in KK with affordable quality groceries (beef). Full of greenery, gym over the sunset view. I agreed with you that KL has everything that fits into your criteria. But things that could sway you or anyone over to KK have to be: - Definitely a beach island person with hilly dense forest at the backdrop. The sun rises from the Mt. Kinabalu and sets over the horizon; - Affordable and fresh seafood. Nothing else. Ben, i suggest you a few places must visit in Sabah when you come over for the second time. - Mt. Kinabalu National Park (stay at Mesilau budget hotel / lodge / homestay) / Poring Hot Spring (canopy walk) / Consider Desa dairy farm if you are in to it. Best to travel with motorbike / car rental because Grab seems not possible. - Best islands hopping activity is in Semporna if you plan to visit. If not, do it in KK - the opposite islands of Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park. - Mari-Mari Cultural Village 1/2 day tour. Experience and understand the 5 largest ethnic group in Sabah. This is highly recommended for foreigners. Even myself as a Sabahan Malaysian born Chinese, i love how they set up the mock villages along the Kiansom river where the waterfall just a stone throw away. - Sandakan Sepilok Rainforest Centre / Sun Bear / Orang Utan Conservation Centre. Witness the virgin jungle surrounded by giant trees tall like NY concrete jungle (listen to Alicia keys's New York) while walking on the suspended bridge connected between Watch Towers. This is one of the best / heart of oldest tropical rainforest (140 millions). This is what people come to Borneo for. - I know you missed Merdeka Day on 31st August. No worries, Come to KK to celebrate the real - Malaysia Day on 16th September when Malaya (Peninsula), Sarawak, Sabah & Singapore (quitted after 2 years) formed the Federation Of Malaysia. Prime Minister will be here to celebrate.

[@monikerpang761]

All good suggestions. But judging from Ben's contents, I don't think he will go beyond urban area (concrete jungle). So jungles, parks, lodging, island, sea, sun, mosquitoes, forest etc are out of his interest.

[@Mansiang978]

@@monikerpang761 he said his mind was optimized when living in the green. Watch the full 21 mins. video.

[@fuckyoutube4changingmyusername]

​@@Mansiang978 He means..Green landscapes...not Jungle. This guy loves tall buildings and Malls. The Greenery he ventures into which he loves are Parks.

[@skanthaadsigns]

Although I am born in KL, but I Sabah, and KK has its urban feel too….laid back but most importantly wonderful Malaysian Spirit all across Borneo

[@iantravels2406]

Don't worry, kuching is improving in transport now. Within 3 years, you can use their tram around kuching and it's outskirts

[@alfredcls6177]

I'm from KK and lived in other places for a while including KL. Well KK is still the best place for me haha. It really has its own pleasant charm compared to other places.

[@AliAlmed]

I hope you enjoy your stay here in malaysia ben! Been binge watching your videos for a while! Great content!

[@mistaboneka]

Sabah & Sarawak hv got it's beauty & upside too. Live where the heart feels calm & at peace.

[@npstella]

As a city boy, KL wld be best for u, easy to move around with many types of food to choose from, close to the US Embassy, etc.

[@vjm7540]

Working as a YT my advise home base in KL but travel for holidays in Sabah and other place in Malaysia.

[@frankiekuwa7008]

Follow your heart. 😊

[@tombulek5231]

Glad you like Kota Kinabalu 😊❤❤Do come again

[@nurzaihan]

I love both, KK and KL. I’m mainly in KL. If I need to take a break, I would go to the east coast like Cherating, Kuantan and the islands. You should try visiting the east coast before deciding. I’m not sure if you can get fresh meat easily but can do some research. Seafood is no problem. But everytime I plan to go anywhere, I would end up in Sabah haha! KK is like my 2nd home. I would love to move back to KK. For now, I stick to KL mainly due to work. Retiring in KK might be my future plan. Definitely need a car in Sabah though. Difficult decision, all the best.

[@thetruth3462]

Sabah is a very very nice place.. but as a city boy you will miss KL

[@yourignoranttube]

Hey Ben. Infrastructure is a main issue in Sabah. It gets worse outside of KK. But if nature is your thing, you will not be disappointed. Apart from the Islands, Kundasang and mount Kinabalu, consider Sandakan for the wildlife and river cruises.

[@christinemorris99]

You will love Sabah even more after going to Kudasang (A MUST 😭) and the islands in tawau and the river cruises, waterfalls..if you enjoy nature and adventure, it’s the place for you!!

[@vjm7540]

@@TheTruth2505 then?

[@azmanjm]

You tak cakap pun rumah terbalik dan jambatan tamparuli. Dekat situ pun cantik jugak kan..I’m not your hater k…I ❤ Sabah. 😅

[@azmanjm]

Sound sigma. You didn't mention the upside-down house and the Tamparuli bridge. Isn't it nice over there? I am not your hater, k…I ❤Sabah.😅. (I reply to all🎉)

[@Boogie279]

If you return to KK you can get a grab and go to a small tamparuli town on a wednesday for their weekly tamu festival. It's 40 minutes drive from KK. Then you can go straight to kundasang if you want to because it is one way. About 1 half hour drive from tamparuli town

[@ae-Michael]

Even tho the scenery is beautiful, Kundasang is overrated and boring.

[@johnwong3446]

Hi Ben, you said you were wondering whether you should visit Sibu or Miri. I would say go by all means. Maybe get a cheap flight to either Sibu or Miri. Then use a bus to to to either town. There's always something special about small towns in Sarawak, especially the people, certainly more friendly than city folks.

[@monikerpang761]

Seeing that you never went out of urban areas, it easy to understand why you prefer KL over Kota Kinabalu. You are a city kind of person and that is OK. You need the busy lifestyle, the easy way to find food and all the comfort and amenities. I don't think you will thrive in Sabah (beyond Kota Kinabalu). I don't think the jungles, mosquitoes and tropics of Borneo suit you. But that is OK, it's your preference. Keep on enjoying your life, wherever you are. And we will be watching.

[@mihaimihailescuro]

Actually kk is a big modern city, with top class restaurants, better street food than taipei, Saigon, danang, cool shoping malls, but yea, no public transport.soon 25 daily flights from china and korea will come to visit kk for the city

[@fadzilma5907]

listening to you in this video, in KL you should venture around, setia city, sg besi, seri kembangan, sg buluh, places near the zoo maybe, but ben look for homestay with a pool bro...they are everywhere and kinda cheap... homestay broooo.. its the malaysian and singaporean way... hhahahaha

[@fadzilma5907]

in kk, get a bike, a moped dude... hehehe so enjoyful. less traffic jam.. same as in kl, but kl roads are spaghetti, whereas sabah road is like lasagne... haahaha

[@cunningfrogg]

Could be hard for Ben to meet the requirements of an digital nomad visa in Malaysia. Things like project contracts, banking statements for the last 3 month and on top of that a full cover health insurance. And in case of immigration, the 90 day visa free stay is within any given 180 day period. Means, they can kick him quickly out or refuse to let him in. With the new electronic registration on the airports they are well in the know whats going on. Thailand will implement it soon and than every kind of border-run will turn into a gamble.

[@masqu4084]

😊 suka berparti dia ni. 🙏

[@els4798-b4n]

Sabah is usually very dry in February to April every year, sometimes dry season starts at end January.

[@johnsmith9246]

Hi Ben, you probably already know, but I thought I would just mention it, I believe Thailand has or is about to have, a 5 year digital nomad visa. Now I know you like, prefer, as I do, KL but it’s just a thought.

[@peilenglee6952]

Can consider affordable condos in Ara Damansara or Kota Damansara in PJ which is near LRT😊

[@MrGergasikuat]

Digitalnomad visa if you fits requirements better apply now, i heard it taking longer to reply to applications. So if you already qualified just do it.

[@penukulbesi4006]

I live a lot in cities all over Malaysia Kota Kinabalu is one of the interesting places to visit because it is close to islands and mountains but be careful with Filipino immigrants

[@PeaceVendetta]

The most important choice between the two cities, make sure you're happy with it!

[@Dixgn644]

Long term stay....my suggestion, try USJ (nearby KL) 😊

[@jami7772]

Always good to have a plan even if it changes.

[@natrahmohammad8979]

Haha...a home is where the heart is! It depends on your own feeling and intuition.you are a city guy , Ben, and always be a city guy. The only thing is that you cannot assume based on what people say unless you experience it yourself.keep on venturing keep on making great videos.Make sure you are in KL on Sept, 16 for the Malaysia Day celebration.🎉 All the best!🎉

[@donnamedia4915]

4 days in KL now for business can't wait to go out from KL 😅

[@mathiasmeyer8475]

Don't make yourself feel guilty. If you like it, stay there in KL

[@norzilahaziz6695]

as 4 beaches..sabah has mny to offer..world class islands beauty n awesome waters..not just snorkoling..nice on water chalets..seafoods etc..haha

[@MrGergasikuat]

I agree KL and KK really hard to decide, KK with outstanding nature and they also produce cow product locally there. Because it has it own charm both are first and second busiest airport in Malaysia for a reason. Might as well choose PJ or cities in Klang valley for the reasonable apartment, accessability and calmness compared to KL. Most of working people in KL prefer to live in KV areas anyways.

[@Andrew.TYP_Msia]

Ahhh... you're back from KK? Hope you took the opportunity to visit Kundasang when you were there. Kundasang is at the base of Mount Kinabalu. It's a place with a charm of its own.

[@TheTruth2505]

Kundasang tdk ada apa2 jln buruk tiada highway trafik jam lgi. Minta dulu semua duit minyak sabah dr kl utk bt semua tu jln

[@vjm7540]

@@TheTruth2505 kundasang tu rural area lah brother. Pasal kesesakan jalan memanglah sebab bukan lebuh raya. Keterlaluan kau ni memburukan daerah. Hati tu cuci sikit jangan hitam legam macam buntut kuali

[@ae-Michael]

Kundasang overated and boring

[@nas2020ful1]

Tertunggu2 Dan penasaran nak tahu apa konten yg Ben akan cerita kan itu. Ada 7 katanya . Eloklah dia pilih KL atau KK. Makanan halal pun byk juga di sini Ben. Wah, muda Dan masih aktif lagi.... Entah apa kerjanya... Berbulan2... Tentulah nak pakai duit juga kan? Betul tak, Ben.? Mungkin ada sponsor kot? Semoga cerita Ben menakjubkan.... Dan bukan dari Sudut pandang yg salah.

[@secateenumrah]

Borneo was known as the white raja. Read about the Brooke Family who reigned Borneo in the 18 hundreds.

[@RajeshRavindranathan]

Sarawak is larger than Sabah, its the largest state in Malaysia.

[@username-nomad]

Living in PJ or Damansara near a metro station gives you the best of both worlds. You can easily hop on a train to the CBD, but still enjoy the laid-back, local vibe of PJ, which feels more down-to-earth compared to KL’s city center. There’s a large English-speaking community, so you can easily connect with real locals. Plus, you’re close to cool spots like Bangsar, TTDI, Mont Kiara, and Hartamas. If you’re living in the north of PJ near Desa Park City, you can visit there on a regular basis, you’ll love the lake, parks, and well-maintained facilities-it’s a very walkable neighborhood.

[@SueyStardust]

For foreigners that have been to Sabah for the first time, would say Sabah is different and unique. As local, i would say the same, but Sabah has good and bad side. It's already 2024, and we still have the same problems with bad roads, water and power disruption, illegals, too much trash at the river and seas, public transport, etc. Sabahan has been fighting for changes and improvement for years. Most foreigners won't see this problem but Sabah is not a cheap place to live...prices of goods are much more expensive than other parts of malaysia 😅

[@SueyStardust]

@user-us4ft2ic9m true, any country have their own problems

[@mrdannydiy]

its cheaper here with lots of places for you to vlog.. i mean in Sabah

[@TheTruth2505]

Sabah need to develop more train system to go everywhere... Sabah need more good infrastructure. Kota kinabalu is actually a very sexy city Infront of the beach

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Certain things are more expensive than kl, seafood is cheaper

[@MrBlabax]

I can't think of anything except for maybe foods (non-imported ones) and housing rentals that are cheaper in KK as compared to KL.

[@kamrulz659]

Fyi, u can ask any msian most of them like to be living in Sabah.Most of them hd experiences working as uniform govt. employees sent frm the peninsular.When they retire most of them didnt want to come back home n settle down there for good.😊

[@TheTruth2505]

Bangga berlebihan ko bro. Kita di sabah tiada apa2 di banding semenanjung.... Jln semua mcm bulan. Elektrik pun tdk stabil. Air pun tdk cukup

[@mohamadhaziq7423]

@@TheTruth2505 Sandi kau punya negetif ni, kau cma tngk sabah, cba kau tngk negeri lain d smnjg tu, cnth kelantan, teranganu, kedah, perlis, kau ingt sabah no 1 paling teruk ka, buka mata, jng jd katak bwh tempurung, asl ke smnjg ke kl, johor, melaka, penang, cba kau ke tmpt lain

[@geo6950]

@@TheTruth2505ndapandai bsyukur. Aku kerja JB sini lama pun balik2 ingat mau blik sabah, bukan psl maju ka nda maju. Bro. fikiran tenang bro dkt sabah. Buat apa tinggal dekat tempat besar2 kalau nda happy, teda kwn?

[@azharidris7092]

BEN.. do walk around Desa park and pad some dogs.. or checkout Shah Alam lake park near the blue mosque.. you will love it..

[@TheTruth2505]

Ben How about kota kinabalu vs pineng vs Johor vs melaka? Some people prefer pineng, some Johor, some melaka, some kota kinabalu..

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Kl is a hub for flights

[@jefferi78]

no need to stay in kk, just come to kk as often as you can. there always a stories you can tell about and around sabah.

[@speedygonzales3290]

love KL, there's no other city more beautiful, my honest opinion

[@LanzFranchess]

This is your home sir ..

[@kleew5840]

Just hop and stay all over Msia as you feel it. And make contents. If you decided to stay somewhere, why don't you get a second hand motorbike that is affordable so you can move around

[@irenekho149]

What is your honest opinion of the women in Borneo compared to the women in Peninsular Malaysia ?

[@bakarmadiasin3806]

Kk is waiting for u.Bro Ben .there are lots of apartments n condos around Kk...somewhere in Bukit a Padang Likas, Penampang,Kepayan, IB area ,Mengatal..Putatan,...n Luyang etc are available....the advantages ok Kk city.jas been the people are the friendliest in the whole Malaysia ,other than that we re open minded welcome everyone...n you could probably just buy a motorcycle secondhand as for u more mobile...and you have a chance get married to our local girl... .if u want a cooler place to stay at..Kokol Hills are ready for u to cool your body...it's located around 15 km from CBD Kota Kinabalu....views of Kk city n surrounding can be seen ckearly fro the hill resort..especially at night as long Mt Kinabalu is also visible from Kokol Hills..Kk ia a walkable city especially the roads at the seasides....n once the Pan Borneo Highway completed by next year 2025....all parts of the city are access to road n highway linkages...

[@vjm7540]

Bruh haha damn that's too advance planning

[@bakarmadiasin3806]

@@vjm7540 I m just kidding bro.....but what's about it oil become a reality???

[@bakarmadiasin3806]

@@vjm7540 boleh bah bro Ben!!

[@binglim849]

Bro, u belong in KL, ur heart knows

[@AminCorea]

Liked

[@jabfree4eva]

English is a good reason to stay.

[@bungaialoevera]

If you want to make money as an influencer, making videos will give you more views instead of the two Bornean States. Kuching is getting the ART soon but Kuching still wouldn't get you as many views as KL. So, best to stick to KL. Sabah & Sarawak get many tourists nevertheless. In fact... Sabah contributes the largest tourism income to national coffer despite the fact that influencers seems to say they don't get as many views as in KL. We were in Miri last July. We used Grab and Maxim. It's walkable. In fact Miri has very nice sidewalks. As for Kuching... you were only stuck in only one part of the city. Remember, Kuching is a very spread out city merging with Kota Samarahan.

[@sharazia.r.5219]

KK have some fine lovely ladies bro....KL women are after your money and less genuine 😅

[@Joseph-hs2pz]

The support of Nato and america behind sabah and sarawak show that we are friendly to china and iran so that we can get oil and make a lot of money🤑how america knows that china and iran go to sabah and sarawak to china and iran and they never nest us america Nato and malaysia borneo we think to defend our 😊

[@vjm7540]

@@Joseph-hs2pz you high?

[@Joseph-hs2pz]

@@vjm7540 tu bangsa awak

[@geo6950]

sabah got the prettiest girl in malaysia sorry 🤪

[@ae-Michael]

Kuching is better than KL and KK

[@vjm7540]

@@ae-Michael whatever makes your boat float bro

[@ivydominic7900]

Kuching is definitely cleaner.,...😊

[@geo6950]

Semua org kuching pergi sabah, tak nak balik 😝

[@kekanda7910]

R u voting in November?

[@Qqqqqqqqqaaaaaaa]

Why would you be interested in that?

[@keangwooichoo6138]

How is your financial situation?

[@jami7772]

I think Ben mentioned in a post today that he thanks everyone for their generosity so much so that he is able to buy a better mic to do street interviews.

[@TheTruth2505]

Now it is not suitable to stay in sabah, our government still struggling to improve our infrastructure due to focusing on our highway PAN Borneo and so many more.... Maybe few years more, sabah is the second choice after pineng, but personally i love kota kinabalu more fresh food and beautiful view. KK will be more stronger and beautiful in 2030.

[@vjm7540]

Bro you high? Sabah is a very calm place to live in, I don't know what you are talking about. Road access? You can travel to Sandakan, Tawau, Beaufort or etc on road or if you have the money by the air. Unless you are a sabahan then you really know what I am saying

[@TheTruth2505]

​@@vjm7540i am sabahan... I know the comparison of sabah and Samenanjung. Jln mcm bulan di sabah byk....

[@vjm7540]

@@TheTruth2505 bro itu kalau kau masuk kampung pendalaman. Dia ni bukan travel masuk hutan. Jalan mcm bulan dimana? Sipitang? Even at peninsular Malaysia has undeveloped road lah. Aduiii

[@alfredcls6177]

Dude a lot of people not only from the Peninsula but also foreigners prefer to live in Sabah for quite some time already because of some good reasons and nothing to do with infrastructure.

[@parmalatz]

⁠@@TheTruth2505Dont be too exaggerate..I dont think kk city road as bad as you mentioned. Outskirt KK yes some part the road is bad. But Ben is thinking to stay in KK and not the interior part of Sabah. Im born & raised in KK

[@thetruth3462]

Sabah is also much more liberal in outlook than KL because a lot of the natives are christians and drink.

[@vjm7540]

Not the right way to describe Sabah. All the Sabahan is tolerant to each other specially other religions. We have diversity and we enjoy fun and having outing with everybody.