Sarawak´s Wild Durian 🇲🇾 Swiss Family Tries Exotic Fruits

I did not plan for this video as I did not want to create another bus on the road video. But on our ride from Bintulu into Miri we stopped to have lunch at some point and I saw this absolutely amazing market there where people were selling all kinds of foods and also all kinds of exotic fruits. Then I saw this durian like fruit again that I had seen in Sibu and also in Bintulu which was still quite a bit different in color and shape than its famous cousin, so I had to buy and try it. I bouth some different foods and we had a little food picknick on the bus. Apparently this kind of wild durian is only to be found on Sarawak and nowhere else. I still am not 100 % sure if this is what it is as the people there told me many names, none of which I could remember.... but one thing I know for sure, this fruit blew my mind.
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[@RaazMartarz]

yeahhhh

[@yvesthesleeve]

🙏👬👍👍

[@ItsMeZef]

Eating durian inside bus..u go sir😂..mantap 👍😅

[@yvesthesleeve]

😁

[@mikasaloveyou9316]

Maybe you're the first person and from outside Malaysia to do this thing (Isu/ Nyekak Fruit) on the bus. Respect🤣👍🏻

[@yvesthesleeve]

😂😂😂 probably

[@kelunan90]

hahaha

[@calvinakong8098]

Hahaha...😂

[@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive]

yeah i wonder if it smell😂😂😂

[@yu4236]

​@@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive not much of smell and it sweet and sticky compare durian

[@fordrangershot]

Wow……you have a very great travel and adventure at Sarawak…….welcome and enjoy your journey with family 👍👍 18:47 👍

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thank you so much 👍

[@ulujihbrotherzchannel]

HALLO SIR.. SAVE JOURNEY..WELCOME TO SARAWAK..

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks mate

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Welcome to miri

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks a bunch

[@lansarawak1988]

Wellcome to bumi kenyalang sir respect you spking melay sir😅❤❤

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks mate, only a little

[@aeonking93]

Nyekak/Pakan/Lai/Papakin is also known as Durio kutejensis.

[@yvesthesleeve]

ah okay thanks

[@albarsaili5675]

Nyekak , saintific name is Durio kutejensis sp.

[@yvesthesleeve]

thanks mate

[@MardhiahJames]

Nye-kak

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks

[@desmondabba1768]

Good day Sir.The bus terminal is called Ngu's Batu Niah Rest House.Smelly fruit like durian and Nyekak are strictly prohibited inside aircond premises such us buses and hotels.U are very lucky, the driver and passengers didn't complain..Anyway, welcome to Miri City.The 2nd City after Kuching.Miri commenced Miri status in 2005.Miri is the 3rd busiet Airport in Malaysia after KL and Penang.Miri is known as Resort City.There's a lot of National parks,shopping malls and beautiful beaches..The bus will take you to the Old Pujut Bus Teeminal.The new Miri Bus Terminal will open soon and surely bigger and more modern.Enjoy ur stay in Miri..Look for and search the blog about Miri city..God bless..

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks for this, actually nobody said anything about the fruit, I didn't even think about that.

[@user-tt1ed6ny2d]

local wild durian is smaller and round and yet more expensive than durian harvested from plantation. sometimes when get tired of domestic durian, may go for wild ones. their flesh sometimes yellowish or orangish rather than domestic durian's yellowish white. hahaha.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes that is it, I thought it was very good

[@julbeecosmas9127]

Just to be safe in future, do not bring or eat durian within aircon versitinity, like public transport especially. You are lucky nobody say a word. Tq for sharing & many kind hearted friends already share their concern too. Enjoy yr stay in Miri. Always be safe & stay safe ✌🏻

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks, yes I didn't think about that

[@fadhilwaynie9620]

​@@yvesthesleeveThe smell will stay inside the bus... 😂. That why all hotels in Malaysia prohibit the guests from bringing this fruit within the premise as the smell will linger around and spread all over... 😂

[@taymingshu4330]

My friend brought it to the gym he said it not smelly like durian and he gave me a fruit! 😀😁😂🤣😃😄😅😆😉

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes sure

[@AnuarYahya9175]

Rambutan you better cutting with your two thumb hand press in the middle of rambutan.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Thank you for this video. Wonderful durian.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Cheers

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@yvesthesleeve 😄

[@chiingekang8235]

Moonshine, this is a good video of the market. What u ate is a type of wild durian ... Hard to find. U r lucky to taste it. And u have good judgement in buying it. interesting video

[@yvesthesleeve]

thanks, I am happy I got to taste it. So good.

[@mankausudin6791]

Good try new taste of Sarawak wild fruits

[@yvesthesleeve]

Sure 😊

[@putihputih5447]

Waw the fruits really look likes durian but different...buah terap marby.🌳 have nice weekend mr moonshine & 👨‍👨‍👦 enjoy stay

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks mate

[@melisawill5954]

Probably the first person ever in Malaysian particularly Sarawak History who open and eat this durian cousin in the bus. Never been done before and no one ever dare to do so... 😆

[@yvesthesleeve]

That is funny, I did not even realise

[@Angelhelo227]

It's Jack Fruit.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Not a jackfruit, it's actually a Nyekak, a wild durian. Jackfruit is very different.

[@user-tns1986]

Jackfruit is my favourite .does it taste similar?

[@yvesthesleeve]

No, that's very different, but I also like Jackfruit.

[@chaw294]

Buah Nyekak...oh gosh, finally l got it from the subscribers in the comment section. Looks like it's not as creamy as durian. Thanks for sharing and showing this unique fruit. Hope to taste it one day. Happy exploring Miri and looking forward to the next video. Cheers, Sir.

[@yvesthesleeve]

If you like durian you will also like this, it is very similar

[@chaw294]

@@yvesthesleeve Okie dokie...thanks !

[@penukulbesi4006]

@@yvesthesleeve Those who cannot eat durian can eat this fruit because the smell is not as strong and it won't raise the body temperature as eating durian does.

[@Ladyzuely]

​​​@@chaw294hey dude. U r not in swak dont u? Now musim buah. In kuching also got this durian. It cost rm5 only sebiji buah

[@chaw294]

@@Ladyzuely Well, l'm from Peninsular Malaysia ✌️

[@user-ye7fz7ec3e]

This small durian call "nukun".

[@yvesthesleeve]

wow, another word for it

[@neranera4094]

i love nyekak more than durian because it is not smelly

[@yvesthesleeve]

I agree

[@dutch931]

I believe Sarawak people have a positive view on Swiss people. Bruno Manser,a popular environmentalist is a Swiss person.

[@yvesthesleeve]

I know Bruno Manser, he was also from my city.

[@kelunan90]

​@@yvesthesleevequite popular here in sarawak back then.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

​@yvesthesleeve he went missing after he champion the penan people's fight against logging. Maybe killed by loggers

[@josephhii210]

It's a pity you did not try the "Terap" cos that is only available in Borneo. The fruit soft shell jack fruit, inside is whitdish meat with peanut size seed. Sweet with a distinct mint.

[@josephhii210]

You are actually having a stop at 'Batu Niah' junction. A very old cave nearby, where wall painting of hunter for deers etc

[@yvesthesleeve]

will try it still

[@mankausudin6791]

First impression I watch video.. Very happening with local people.. Buah Tarap taste like Cempedak or jackfruit but Tarap a bit juice.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Interesting! I actually thought this tastes a lot like Durian, a bit different, but similar.

[@radhikaisola432]

Very interesting video….. cute family picnic in the bus 😊

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks mate

[@vidyutmulki2807]

It is always good to watch your vlogs. Some fruits that I have seen today are so exotic

[@yvesthesleeve]

thanks a bunch

[@anupamdas1811]

Is it more convenient than durian? Because its yellowish texture looked nice.

[@yvesthesleeve]

I would not say more convenient but just as good, and yes, the texture is really great actually.

[@chaw294]

A nice tour around that market, quite a big one. Kacang tanah - peanuts Kacang kuda. - chickpeas Great to have some snacks for the bus journey from Bintulu to Miri...👍

[@yvesthesleeve]

those are great

[@abdulmajidzainalabidin9232]

Its a small version of durian.even though its taste like durian enjoy your food.have a nice day babe.amigos

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes, thank you

[@starlight-ym8mg]

I wonder is this Nyekak fruit smell like a durian too ?😲

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes it is but not so smelly

[@bearybear66]

nyekak, a type of durian.. but we dont normally call it as durian, as it taste different than durian.. nyekak a lot more sticky, yellowish orange colour.. some people like it, some dont..

[@yvesthesleeve]

I thought it was amazing and also pretty similar to durian.

[@cityliving-rainforestperson]

@@yvesthesleeve, yes they are similar because they have the same species name but different genus. Common durian - Durio zibethinus; "nyekak" - Durio kutejensis. Same big family. Have a look here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Durio_species

[@neranera4094]

Nyekak or buah pakan

[@SSxxx18]

That's proper a wild durian. And they let u open and eat it in the bus! Super tolerant people!

[@yvesthesleeve]

I had not even thought about it, but the smell is less than with other durian so nobody said anything... because here in Sarawak No-Durian-Signs are all over. (but not no-wild-durian haha)

[@cityliving-rainforestperson]

It's not smelly and pungent like the one you commonly know. That's why nobody cares. 😁

[@aniqaliq7291]

We call it durian pakon… its a wild grown durian, jungle durian, my mum told me the reason why uts expensive is becus the tree is very high and thus difficult to get the fruit

[@yvesthesleeve]

I see, interesting

[@elwwmatrix]

that is the stop area at Niah right. buah nyekak is pricey too. But I love the kacang kuda. We usually eat kacang kuda as a snack during watching tv movies. I command your braveness to cut open the buah in the bus 😂.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Good tv snack

[@yu4236]

The durian you eat the name is buah nyekak.. i believe that how the sarawak people call it.. but in sibu Sarawak.. they call it as buah isu.. just call it as buah E su if you hard to pronounce it.. it cousin to durian but the taste are different compare to durian, and it sweet.. taste like bubblegum candy and jackfruit.. yet it sticky too.. good thing is not smell much like durian..

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks for this, very good infos

[@burhanaziz701]

Buah Isu had longer thorns but small size. Buah nyikak is also not as big as durians. We have both trees for both fruits. Trees are also not as big as durians. We did pluck some buah nyikak last mth. A whole sack of ut and keep them until it turns yelliw on the outside. Yes,they are not too moist. Dryer than durians. Delicious though. U were at Niah earlier. Very close to the famous Niah cave within Niah national park. Weather in miri not so friendly these days for travellers. Pls take note. Make an effort to drop-by Saberkas nite market but not on mondays.Take care.

[@yvesthesleeve]

thanks for this, I liked those nyikak

[@penukulbesi4006]

Yes, it isn't a durian, but it is smaller and has a different flavor, less creamy and slightly drier than durian. This species is also found in red and blue, and it is exclusively found in Sarawak Borneo.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Ah yes, I would love to try the red and blue too. I thought it was very good

[@penukulbesi4006]

@@yvesthesleeve If I'm not mistaken, if this fruit is already there, then the durian season is over

[@penukulbesi4006]

@@yvesthesleeve This large size is rare and therefore expensive

[@a.lynn.g2684]

Here in Brunei we call this type of durian as "durian pulu/polo".

[@yvesthesleeve]

Okay thanks, coming towards Brunei

[@samjadan2097]

A delicious fruit originally from the island of borneo and it called nyekak, it's a durian family.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Great fruit indeed

[@user-wy5fb4yu9b]

That kacang kuda n kacang tanah are steamed beans. If that dried beans, you can easily find already processed n packed at supermarkets. Its actually just peanuts. Its local lentils. Enjoy. While that fruit, its similar to durians.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes right

[@fadhilwaynie9620]

Eat lots of kacang kuda n you will keep farting.... 😂

[@albertchin6417]

There are 5 types of wild durian in Borneo which are Durian isu, durian pakan, durian kulit merah, durian isi merah and durian kura kura.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Ah okay thanks

[@penukulbesi4006]

Can the turtle durian eat it? because some say it is only for animal food

[@bakarmadiasin3806]

@@penukulbesi4006 maybe...kura kura do eat wild durian in the forest..

[@Ladyzuely]

Sy pun baru tau itu

[@IRAQIVoyager]

im curious!! is it smelly like durian?

[@yvesthesleeve]

Not at all

[@eat.live.travel]

Never tried this kind of "durian". Looks good! I would've been hesitant to cut it open in the bus 😂

[@yvesthesleeve]

It is to die for but it has no bad smell like regular ones so nobody will say anything on the bus. It is just like eating bananas.

[@harryalfonso8788]

In Sarawak, food is slightly different from West Malaysia and almost no Indian community. I am sure by now, you will bump onto a Bidayuh, an Iban and the orang ulu community which you might mistook them for either a Malay or a Chinese.

[@yvesthesleeve]

I meet people from different communities every day actually

[@angth5347]

I think those ladies have a good laugh by your pronounciation 😊 1st time seeing yellowish wild durian

[@yvesthesleeve]

Same for me

[@mildredlow1384]

Durian and buah Tarap are seasonal fruits. Once season is over, but you won't be able to get them any more till the next time they are in season.

[@yvesthesleeve]

I see

[@imangarrix5904]

Nyekak adress durian as 'uncle' ,nyekak and isu are cousin😊

[@yvesthesleeve]

alright I see

[@zootallures6470]

Everybody got their vitamin doses for one week 🙂

[@yvesthesleeve]

Haha yeah

[@SalleeSallee-jr2lc]

It not wild it is grown in orchards just like other durian.u can't find it growing wild in the jungle

[@yvesthesleeve]

Alright

[@ukchub6633]

Durian is more expensive than gold only available once a year i think

[@yvesthesleeve]

maybe yes

[@AleesaTan]

The distinctive feature of buah isu is its very sharp thorns as compared to nyekak. Different race/tribe in Borneo have different names for these fruits. I love both of them but I prefer isu for its strong and unique taste. Enjoy your stay in Sarawak!

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks a bunch

[@j.d.3550]

Hahaha it's funny when i see, someone eat Nyekak (also called Pakan at the certain area in Sarawak) on the bus. Actually, Nyekak is quite unique only can be found in Sarawak/ Borneo island. And very easy to open up the skin too, thorn not sharp compare to Durian. Nyekak, consider mild compare to usual Durian. No harm, you can eat much. Body less react to it. It's also less smelly compare to Durian. Buah Isu is different from Nyekak. More spiky, taste wise is different as well.

[@yvesthesleeve]

I am so glad that all of a sudden people can tell me what it was that I ate. I tried it on Instagram with little luck.

[@apayy74]

You should try buah terap, the first fruit that you asked. It is very delicious and tasty.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes I was thinking that too

[@Nick-Bidayuh.]

❤Good afternoon bro, enjoy Malaysian fruits❤

[@yvesthesleeve]

So good

[@gomezgulengguleng4550]

It is durian, but the variety call nyekak...happy holiday mate

[@yvesthesleeve]

Thanks for the info

[@kinggl2005]

Buah Nyekak? Another type of durian. Durian relatives.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Ah okay thanks

[@hplagt6880]

The chickpeas are called kacang(nuts) kuda(horse) because in the olden days they were commonly sold on race courses. That wild durian is called "nya-kak" my favourite because it has less smelly and creamier. Actually you can find it all throughout Borneo island. Buah Isu is another cousin of Nyakak. But Isu is less popular. The fruit next to the Nyakak is called Terap. It is a far far cousin of Cempedak. It has a very strong smell and there are small fruits inside which are very sweet. Please google for more information. FYI, Terap happens to be our queen's favourite fruit, which she discovered whilst visiting Borneo. You should try it while its still in season. You can also find it in Sabah if you don't get the chance to try it in Miri.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Alright I certainly will try it

[@bakarmadiasin3806]

@@yvesthesleeve sedap bah tarap or terap itu..bro.Try makan lah d Kk nanti

[@zulaikhalau4926]

Mr Moonshine, do remove d rambutan seed before giving it to yr toddler. Young kids do choke from d seed in many occasions

[@yvesthesleeve]

You actually think I don't?

[@kashadmiral1159]

0:28 Buah terap.....more like a little jackfruit.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Interesting

[@chaw294]

What a name to that fruit ! I still can't figure out the name even though it was mentioned a few times 😄😃 Oh gosh, it looks like a durian but not a durian...not available in Peninsular Malaysia.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes it is amazing, taste a lot like durian too, also quite expensive

[@azulahuang3154]

Buah Nyekak/ buah Ukak/ buah Pakan is odorless so Iban people do not think it is a durian but its ID shows it is a type of durian. It comes with orange colour, red colour and purple colour flesh.

[@azulahuang3154]

You can call it buah Ukak/ buah Pakan. It is odourless so Iban people do not accept it as durian. Its ID shows that it is a type of durian, just like durian Isu which is another type of wild durian which has strong and offensive smell.

[@chaw294]

@@azulahuang3154 Thank you very much for sharing this interesting info 👍✌️

[@chaw294]

@@yvesthesleeve Oh l see..

[@cheryll8008]

I'm local Sarawakian I don't even know what the local durian is called 😂the one you passed to Olive is called Kacang kuda and the other is kacang tanah. Sarawak is full of yummy goods that you can be sure of. I'm just surprised you are allowed to eat on the bus

[@yvesthesleeve]

It's so good indeed, I did not think about the durian on the bus...

[@OKV3779]

3 Types of Durian: 1. Normal DURIAN 2. NYEKAK 3. BUAH ISU

[@yvesthesleeve]

Duly noted

[@aldrinpeter26]

we call that buah nyekak..

[@yvesthesleeve]

Ah buah Nyekak, thanks a bunch for this

[@zigwing2974]

❤

[@redmi9anio]

Those edible nuts are called Kachang Kuda 😅😅 Kacang means nuts and Kuda means Horse because in the old days people used to feed them to horses.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Ah yes, I like those, also a good source of protein

[@rainierg9466]

There is a lot more others durian similiar spesies you need to try beside buah nyekak…buah isu and buah pakan..taste good 😂😂 you can ask local iban there..😂😂

[@yvesthesleeve]

Alright duly noted

[@khandavillianirudh8741]

Hey Ian, I recently got a dream. The dream was like: You guys came to India all of the sudden and you shared me your location in WhatsApp and I have came to meet you guys. 😂😂😂😂😂

[@yvesthesleeve]

We will return to India, that's for sure

[@khandavillianirudh8741]

@@yvesthesleeve you are most welcome Ian. I personally get connected to your Indian vlogs.

[@pv.chalapathirao4581]

All the best 🙌🙌🙌🇮🇳

[@yvesthesleeve]

thanks mate

[@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive]

that fruit not smelly like durian?

[@yvesthesleeve]

No, much less, just a little

[@sirbobhatethenumberyoutubegive]

@@yvesthesleeve oh nice to know..thanks

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Not suppose to bring durian onto public transport.

[@yvesthesleeve]

But this has no bad smell

[@hushy9695]

buah = fruit (in malay)

[@yvesthesleeve]

thanks, new one for me

[@zigwing2974]

The other fruit is terap.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Apparently

[@Gary_and_Linda]

It’s surprising Nyekak is allowed on the bus. It must not be as smelly to some people as durian. How many hours was this bus ride and the cost RM per person ?

[@yvesthesleeve]

Not smelly at all. 4 hours, 27 Rm

[@Gary_and_Linda]

@@yvesthesleeve how expensive was the bus?

[@bakarmadiasin3806]

Ika is also a durian speciies... It is known durian dalit in Sabah..in Malay language.we have a lot of this duria Dalit.. In Beaufort,Spitang,Papar town n Sabah.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Ah okay thanks for the info

[@bakarmadiasin3806]

@@yvesthesleeve when r u expected to arrive at Kk city...a nature resort city of Malaysia...especially in East Malaysia n maybe in the whole of Borneo Island...

[@AdrianJNyaoi]

You eat durian in a bus? Normally the driver would not allow it. Maybe because it is not the normal smelly one.

[@yvesthesleeve]

No problem eating this is the bus, there is no smell. It is not a normal durian.

[@karvind5005]

I think it is jackfruit...

[@yvesthesleeve]

No definitely not. It's a wild durian, either Nyekak or Buah Isu

[@reagenemma1372]

Don't eat Durian at Bus Sir.. or closed Area.. It will be Smelly all.. around the Bus.. 😅

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes, I did not think about that

[@Ladyzuely]

U r funny man. U open the so call durian in the bus? For real? Hahahahahha.

[@yvesthesleeve]

Yes, I did not consider this. But there was no smell.

[@Ladyzuely]

U can find various type of rice at the traditional market in Miri. Its a peacefull city. I love Miri. U will find a super rich housing area along a sea side.

[@headsteadi]

How long do you plan to stay in Miri?

[@yvesthesleeve]

since we have no apartment just a few days, then further up north.

[@headsteadi]

Hi! Oh no. Was hoping you to stay for a couple of weeks in Miri. I would like to invite you and family for dinner but I am on business trip right now. Would only be back on Saturday 21st Oct.

[@zelda2012333]

Use google lens to know the fruit

[@yvesthesleeve]

I tried this... Not working

[@cityliving-rainforestperson]

Oh nice! You guys stopped at Niah on your way to Miri. The market has since become bigger than the last time I was there (more than 10 years back). There's a junction going to the Niah Cave near that Niah R&R. 1:28 She was saying "terap". That's what the local Sarawakians call it. In Sabah, it's call "tarap". 0:42 It's called "nyekak" especially by the Ibans. 4:15 "kacang kuda" = chick peas; "kacang tanah" = ground nuts/peanuts. 11:38 I wonder if you noticed that no one seems to bid an eyelid that you are eating that wild durian in a bus or even took it in? Buses don't normally allow durians in them. 😆 That's due to "nyekak" not being as pungent and smelly as the common durians. You're lucky to have found them. If you venture into the famous market in Miri, ask around for what looks like durians. There are a few types of wild durians that might be sold there... isu (eee-soo), pakan (pah-can't) among others. If I hear that man at the back of the bus correctly, he also referred to that durian as "tutong". Probably another name for "nyekak". 18:58 No, it's not "isu". "Isu" is different. Usually smaller than "nyekak". Then there's the hybrid of durian+isu + durian isu. I chanced upon them many, many years ago in Saratok sold by the roadside. The seller said the two durian varieties cross pollinated in the forest. 20:15 The one next to the "nyekak" was "terap". You should try them if you find them in Miri. They're quite popular in Sabah.

[@yvesthesleeve]

thanks a lot for this info, very interesting

[@cityliving-rainforestperson]

@@yvesthesleeve, you're lucky you venture Sarawak & Sabah at this period because it is also fruit season. Do take advantage of it and make videos of local wild fruits, please.