Solo in Malaysia's Notorious KAMPUNG SEMBULAN (Sabah)

[@benfishermin]

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[@Ron_Lombok]

The village...can someone tell what ethnic they belong to? They speak more like Filipino accent. Generally Malaysian kids don't go for treats.

[@syabilqadri1205]

i literally teach at sembulan .... just wished i et you , then i can talk to you and rrecomend a lot of good places . Good job on the vid . earned a sub from a sabahan . Much love sir .

[@Mansiang978]

You actually entered one of the major illegal settlement in the city called "Kampung Sembulan". You can see from the road sign. They are mostly "non-Malaysian" but they all born here. Still, foreign kids won't automatically become Malaysian with citizenship. Look at all the rubbish all over the village? Those are not collected by the cityhall because they built houses either on government or people lands. So they are not eligible to pay housing assessment fees for rubbish collection, road pavement, water and electricity supply in general. Many utilities are tapped illegally. The river there used to be full of rubbish dumped by them. Sabah has a very serious illegal immigrant issue since decades ago. Almost half of the 3.9 million population (Wikipedia) are them located at the East Coast of Sabah. You can tell the landscape is quite different compare to the East and West of Sabah. Ben, try to get yourself an authentic Dayak tattoo when you are in Sarawak. You can google them. Since you are a tattoo artist. Bring a piece of Borneo art with you back to NY !!

[@Mansiang978]

@@byteme9718 Malaysian Borneo territories are different than Peninsula. They are not Malay. All lands in Sabah without titles are belong to State Government. Non Bumi can never apply for state land to be granted. There is no Freehold instead of 999 Years. Instead of Strata Title as commonly use, Subsidiary Title is an official term under Sabah Land Ordinance. We do commonly have century old land titles under British North Borneo which still recognize today until they get convert or subdivide with new title to be issued. That area occupied by them is supposed to be Town Lease which is the most high land value within the city center. They didn't exisit in large number pouring in started in early 80s during Project IC.

[@mikecsj1]

This shows that the government failed to adjust its immigration and resource management rules to govern the land practically. If you need migrant workers as cheap human resource, you need to allocate proper living area with descent living conditions as part of the packages and rules, you also need to document them properly so that they can be administered properly. How can this problem be left for years that these illegal migrants can have second or even third undocumented generations? What has the government been doing? sleeping? Is Sabah government this poor that they have no resources to administer this? or all the money has gone to federal government. I mean this is not a new issue. It has been around for decades.

[@Mansiang978]

@@mikecsj1 what your concern has been identified by Sabahan ages ago. This was a political move. Once the back door wide opened, the rest were history. I don't want to talk about sensitive issue here. Now that million of them already here. Half of them are locally born. Both side of the nation don't accept them. Themselves also don't want to leave and claimed themselves as "Malaysian" just like video mentioned. Sending thousand back, come back thousand two. This is what happened. Even Srwk doesn't want to open border to Sabah.

[@Mansiang978]

@@byteme9718 misled comments.

[@julianmiles6604]

​@mikecsj1 Yes, the Sabah state government on both this issue and many others have been delinquent. They appear to be only interested in making money for themselves. Recently the Sabah Law Society brought a case to get Sabahs rightfull share of its assets from the Federal government but much to everyone's amazement some lawyer stood up and said that Sabah wasn't really serious about its request !

[@travelwitheve4729]

Love that you keep on smiling😊

[@A-uw5no]

12:10 Look at their smile! 😃 Thanks Ben, you really make the kids happy 😄🎉

[@benfishermin]

They were thrilled 😀😀

[@MK56-n4z]

Dear bro Sabahan! I read out all of your comments, what I found out that most of you wrote your comments in English! I believe that most of you are Sabahans! This makes me feel so so much proud for you guys that most Sabahan can write in English! We don't count whether your English is poor English or good English as long as you can write and the Englander can understand us, should be ok! So superb Sabahans! I most recommend that apart of our origin languages we all Sabahans speak English starting from our children! Because I think English language is very important! I dream so much 👍 that if we can 'back to the future' to have English school again like before! On thing I feel so so sad that my English is a poor English, looooi 😛😛😛🤪🤪🤪!

[@AMSWingsOfLiberty]

Thank you ben for treating them You're nice person ❤

[@benfishermin]

Thanks for the nice comment

[@putihputih5447]

Ben you so kind for the ice-cream 🍦🍨

[@benfishermin]

Thanks 😂😀

[@Albrecht87]

Bro should come back in May to Sabah and enjoy the biggest "Octoberfest" in Malaysia called Kaamatan Festival.

[@JC50-joy]

So happy to see you and so happy for you Ben. So nice of you to buy the kids ice-cream

[@benfishermin]

Thanks for the nice comment 😀

[@JC50-joy]

​@@benfisherminIt's you Ben. You get nice people around you bcos your energy is so nice

[@vincentchin88]

This is a great off the beaten path video. Places no common vloggers would go. Good job!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot 🙏😀

[@JamesOngkili-h8e]

Thanks for your videos Ben; enjoy watching them. Just be xtra careful in KK or Mini Mindanao as its nick named...go to the countryside 👍🏼...safe travel bro.

[@nicksee1970]

u r a very generous person. kudos to you 🙏

[@benfishermin]

Thanks 😀😀

[@tzeerows]

Ben has entered mini Philippines domain area. 10:58

[@CyrusLi]

I have been addicted to your videos.

[@KHobbies_cina]

I know right , unedited , but the content itself is what's real

[@benfishermin]

I love to hear that! Lots of good videos coming soon stay tuned 😀😀

[@vincentchin88]

Ice cream! International common children treat! That's very kind of you to treat them. May your journey be blessed further! ❤

[@benfishermin]

Ha they didn’t even consider the chips or chicken idea. Ice cream reigns supreme

[@tazzznphilly]

That was a really cool thing you did, buying ice cream for those children. They were so happy, Benjamin. You were like the Pied Piper . You are a good guy my friend. 😏

[@renoryx]

Hey Ben. Please come back during our annual harvest festival every year and you'll be surprised how cool it is! Month of May every year! Aramaitiii!!!

[@selwinpandinadan7540]

Cheers mate, smiles are contagious inn'it.

[@benfishermin]

Yes 100%! Cheers

[@Ruthie2690]

Ben !, I can hardly believe you’ve made it to this area lol !-you're a real superstar there! I'm from Sabah, specifically the Kota Kinabalu District. Just so you know, illegal immigration is a significant issue here. Nevertheless, we have many kampungs (villages), and if you're interested in experiencing the true Sabahan culture ( original Sabahan), I recommend visiting Inanam ,Penampang, Tambunan, or Ranau . One thing I've noticed is that we’re a friendly bunch. !

[@benfishermin]

Awesome thanks a lot for those recommendations. I’m writing these down for my next trip to Sabah. 🙏🙏

[@EllaLana-j8h]

@benfishermen.. wht you talk my house its amosfera crazy.. ar..

[@aren3130]

Hi Ben...nice to see you visit East Malaysia Sabah and Sarawak.

[@azharidris7092]

Ben I hope you're back in KL for the big independence day party.. they are preparing the big light up for the big night

[@periuktembaga6436]

Ben suka ker festive occasion mcm merdeka tu? Mamat ni mcm berjiwa org tua jer.. x suka bising2.. crowded² ... dah la dia x suka night life..

[@benfishermin]

I’m gonna try to make it so I can film a vlog for this, but I’m not sure yet if I’ll be in KL!

[@edgehogR]

This was awesome Ben, love the scenery n view!!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks! 😄😄

[@ellasi444]

You love kids. So cute and nice buying them ice cream 🍦 😅

[@benfishermin]

It was a nice feeling and I’m sure they enjoyed that ice cream 😁😁

[@amosstephenmasir1669]

Hi Ben, what you done.. really amazing.Just be cautious those kids asking you money they are not local, mostly illegal immigrants Philippines/Indonesia.

[@benfishermin]

Thank you. Haha asking for money from a white man is classic Filipino kid behavior 😂 this happened earlier while walking outside the village. At least those kids I got ice cream for didn’t ask for anything, it gave me a lot more incentive to give them something.

[@adirazaidin5985]

Please stick to tourist area. Its dangerous to go venture to slump area because most of the slump area is the area of immigrants from Philippines and Indonesia.

[@bonksmusic1]

Tourist area a target , just blend in with the locals 😂 the people there are more friendly than in KL side

[@salantera_766]

Agreed .

[@yuyij6703]

Go wherever u wanna go

[@riezalazli]

Don't listen to this toxic comment. The whole Malaysia is very safe and so with Sabah. Just go and explore anywhere you want. As long as you open to learn new things and respect the locals, you will be greeted by warm local hospitality.

[@david_lifeandgames]

That's too much a general statement. There are surely locals there too.

[@RonollMarajun]

You should come to kudat sabah, less tourist but you will love the beach here and i can help you out if you came

[@JocelynJC1913]

Hi Ben!! Great video! We really enjoyed all ur vids! Have fun traveling🎉😊. Take good care & stay safe.

[@benfishermin]

Thank you 🙌

[@JocelynJC1913]

@@benfishermin You're welcome!

[@kiplingkoliak]

You have to go to rural areas to find and visit 'kampung' .. not those areas which are off the city centre.

[@DaveD4v3]

true too

[@benfishermin]

Why can’t I visit a kampung like this one, near the city center?

[@DaveD4v3]

@@benfishermin its no longer a real kampong , just by name only ,

[@yunytotoro7184]

​@@benfisherminusually we call it as old town 'bandar lama'

[@lilingloh8061]

Hi Ben. Thank you for being so generous with our kampung kids. ❤

[@benfishermin]

No problem 😀

[@bettriceawang8114]

Hi Ben, really enjoy watching your videos especially your videos when you were in Sabah. Please also visit Labuan Island if you have the time.

[@s231966]

Awwwwwwwwww.. that was super sweet. You made their day with the ice cream.

[@benfishermin]

Thanks 😄😄

[@kiplingkoliak]

Yaa true Ben, the place that you have gone to .. is not a legit 'kampung' .. it's actually a squatter and the people who make up the population there are mostly immigrants.

[@cutiebirdie2216]

They are specifically illegal immigrants. These kids gave a bad impression of Sabahans by begging for money from Ben. Ben went to the squatter areas instead of the real kampungs. Ben needs a local to take him around …

[@benfishermin]

I thought Kampung can also refer to an urban slum? I was told this by local Malaysians 🤔

[@benfishermin]

It was just 1 kid earlier before filming who asked for money. I only got ice cream for those kids because they didn’t ask me for anything actually. It didn’t taint my impression of Sabahans at all, I can definitely tell the difference between a Filipino person and Malaysian 😀 it’s very classic behavior for poor Filipino kids to ask for money, that more so falls on the parenting skills of their parents!

[@benfishermin]

Slum can be a pretty subjective term. I don't necessarily think of this place as a slum considering these people own cars and motorbikes, and there is plenty of space. I thought this was simply a village...a kampung...but the comments are all over the place. Way too much conflicting ideologies in this country. Reminds me of America 😂

[@talloydevans]

I love the Kampungs. Really underappreciated and not shown enough. They can be really beautiful in a 'rough around the edges' kind of way, and they feel a lot more on a human scale.

[@benfishermin]

It really was a great experience for me. Very warm people there

[@abdmanafali2975]

25:46 - I hope your extended stay in Kota Kinabalu is until Sunday. On Saturday nights in Jalan Gaya, there is a bustling night market and on Sunday mornings, there is the Gaya Sunday Market at the same place. Do check it out.

[@benfishermin]

Actually I made a video there last Saturday, really great market. That video will come out soon enough! 🙏🙏

[@cgteacher4251]

Aww that was so sweet of you to treat the kids to ice cream. You looked like the Pied Piper!

[@benfishermin]

It was a great experience 😄😄

[@inaXworldwide]

Fun and interesting update from you!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks I’m glad you enjoyed

[@LemonAde_555]

It gave us all a good feeling, brother 👍🏼

[@benfishermin]

Nice to hear it 🙏

[@the7asmann]

Thank you for paying for them! awesome mate!

[@benfishermin]

My pleasure 😁😁

[@askelvin]

if you’re still in Sabah, 31:53 just try going into the interior part

[@kaypreciation1]

love how you go off the beaten track with an open mind - btw the lady at the first shop was saying "leher" which means neck, so am guessing it was fried chicken necks

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Careful, many illegal immigrants around sabah. Mainly from Indonesia or philippines

[@amymin9210]

He should do some homework before walking around in sabah, even malaysian will not simply go places that are not recomended by locals.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@amymin9210 I live in klang. Sentosa area I will not go.

[@benfishermin]

Seemed like some of the friendliest people around 🤷‍♂️

[@yunytotoro7184]

​@@amymin9210baru knal youtuber orang putih ke? Mmg semua org putih secara general mmg minat suasana kampung daripada negara asia yg lain pergi negara hnya cari mall sja berbeza dengan omputih memilih pergi kampung

[@amymin9210]

@@yunytotoro7184 baru jumpa orang putih ke? Peghak semacam je

[@13miles63]

There is a small town, not crowded, you can enjoy trees or jungles. You can stay at Kampung Titi. Can do self plantation and feed chicken and duck.

[@benfishermin]

Nice thank you

[@user-NASH2024]

You're so generous, those kids will Remember you for that.. Have you visits Tuaran area? There's so many beaches there, cowboy town, Crocodile farm, Tamu* in tuaran town..lots of interesting place or you should go to Kundasang the famous place for tourist..the place where you can see Mountainous beautiful area..cold place

[@MrNotAFag]

hey, if you're ever in sabah, i'd love to take you out to our fruit farm down in ranau. along the way i could show you some northern sabah spots like, kundsanag, poring, sipang mengayau, KB river.

[@SughranBibi-ty1fm]

Nice 👍 vlog Bro keep on move Sabah is nice 👍 to visit

[@theresajinivon1168]

I live near kk but I've never been to this area as it is scary to me. Well done but please keep safe. You were in Kampong Sembulan.

[@idruskassim8833]

You should go to nothern pick of borneo..simpang mengayau..then find pantai kelambu.

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

The Pied Piper eh hahaha! The kids are delightful 🤣🤣

[@benfishermin]

That’s me 😀😂 yea I really enjoyed this!

[@azlindasahnan9835]

Love this! Get yourself an authentic Dayak tattoo in Sarawak Ben!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks!

[@AmyNaini]

I dare not venture into that area. But I am glad that you, re alright. ❤

[@Dalphile_moon]

Not gonna lie most of them are immigrants, but still are human being. I am sure your interactions with the kids will be embedded in their core memories. Thats so sweet of you.

[@benfishermin]

😀😀😀😀

[@nickloong]

Nice of you to treat the local boys to some ice cream. You just made their day.😂 You'll become their favourite tourists if you keep that up.😅😂Lol!

[@benfishermin]

Haha I hope they’ll remember it for a while. I’ll pop up again next time and do a similar thing. Hopefully they already had dinner or their parents won’t be thrilled 😅😂

[@AhmadWafee-KL]

Somebody gotta do something with the trash. And kudos for the "belanja" ice cream moment

[@benfishermin]

Yea quite dirty unfortunately! Secretly I wish I could’ve ate some ice cream too 😂 dang food allergies..!

[@activ8me3]

Such nice people, heart warming.

[@benfishermin]

Yes very friendly people there!

[@stevenchan7537]

Stay safe. Enjoy.

[@benfishermin]

Thank you 😀😀

[@iantravels2406]

Near kuching is a town called siniawan. Very nice old school wooden town which is a night market on weekends. Suggest you to go in the day first to see it without the stalls first to appreciate the beauty.

[@iantravels2406]

Please do visit kundasang and ranau. They are the towns near the kinabalu national park

[@benfishermin]

Thanks! Writing this down for my next visit. I’m actually in Sarawak now in Kuching. I ended up canceling my trip to Kundasang due to the heavy rain.

[@iantravels2406]

@@benfishermin Oh, it's better to be there during the summer actually. Quite risky during rainy season but the area has lesser landslides than compared to cameron highlands

[@realgrilledsushi]

I have to applaud to you for just going at it into the village, in English, that would be Old Sembulan and that was a stall selling fried bananas and takeaway food like rice and like the lady said “dead chickens”😂 Just want to inform that you don’t have to offer the kids ice cream, a short chat and then you move on is okay. The kids themselves seemed just fine talking with you without expecting anything. In reality most people don’t just walk into any village but it wouldn’t be an issue for you since all they see is a tourist, like you said, it’s a tourist hub since KK is the city you go to once you landed at the airport.

[@benfishermin]

I’m quite glad you enjoyed it. A lot of people got quite offended by me doing this interestingly enough. What some people see as dangerous I see a bit differently. Yea I don’t think those kids expected anything at all, but it was cool to surprise them with it 😀

[@rasyidizulkifli2285]

She mentioned leher, which means neck

[@kristine4038]

Stay safe Ben

[@benfishermin]

Thanks!

[@slickbelge]

need a new vid on thailand and updates on the changes!!

[@mohdnurhapisbinimran3019]

2.10 that is my house bro,tq for coming to my hometown 🫡

[@TYT695]

Hi Ben... it's not a good idea to travel with motorbike in Sabah unless you know the road pretty well. There are potholes aplenty. Driving a car is much safer.

[@benfishermin]

Good to know thank you

[@TheTruth2505]

Look like u are in love with kota kinabalu bro....

[@wannazariwanabdrahman8475]

Not kill… the lady trying to explain that it’s chicken neck she’s selling..

[@benfishermin]

Ohhh I see 😂 thanks!

[@nhs77]

Ben... Brunei is close to Sabah. You should visit.

[@benfishermin]

I thought about it, the flights and accommodations were a bit pricey. Next time I will probably go by bus! I almost went to Labuan and then to Brunei.

[@darrylk808]

Ben, you should carry candy or snacks. The crowd grows as you walk. You're the pied piper.😂 Plan your travel, the closer you get to the national holiday it will get pricey.

[@mr3111]

You could eat rendang daging which is beef rendang. Rendang don't have added sugar. Its just beef stewed in reduced coconut milk with aromatic spices and no soy either.

[@benfishermin]

Often times they do sweeten rendang with sugar, depends on the place for sure, I always ask. Curry is usually a safer bet for me

[@benfishermin]

And sadly the coconut milk in Malaysia is not actually 100% coconut milk, it’s mixed with chemical stabilizers etc 😩

[@mr3111]

@@benfishermin oh my goodness no ..you think people get coconut milk from the can like they do in the states?.. think again.. Malaysia can grow coconuts people extract the coconut manually (this most common method) some lazy people will get the can version . My aunts and sister even me personally made coconut milk from coconuts. They sell fresh "santan" /coconut milk everyday there's no stabilizers. You should rethink how people get food to the table in south east Asia. Those same curries you had use the same coconut milk as the cream agent. Its likely fresh like how we always do it fresh grated coconut with water squeezed nd there you have it coconut milk cheaper than from a can or box.

[@mr3111]

@@benfishermin Rendang dont usualy have added sugar not a common practice (look up rendang recipe) but sure some people can add sugar its quite rare tho. Unlike curry because curry often use tamarind for the tangy additive. To balance tangyiness guess what they do add a bit of sugar. not a lot tho.

[@fizochannel92]

You so very nice ben 👍👍👍

[@mikecsj1]

My japanese wife and family came to visit Malaysia, they stayed in Sutera Habour, when they wonder out of the hotel to see the town, Kampung Sembulan is the first village they encounter. They were shocked. I mean those kids in the village dont even have shirt and shoes and the whole town is a dump site.

[@benfishermin]

Personally it doesn’t bother me but I’m also from NYC. If I grew up in Japan it would surely feel different since Japan is so clean!

[@binsalleh6084]

This is not local people ,there are immigrant ( illegal) majority from southern Philippines ,squaters "slum" at Sambulan area.

[@aerolaeious]

take care because Malaysia is approaching the monsoon season soon

[@benfishermin]

Which is funny because to me it always feels like monsoon season in Malaysia 😂

[@aerolaeious]

@@benfishermin i understand but the real monsoon season is no joke, there will be floods and evacuations so try and be aware of any announcements during your travels

[@ivangooi2732]

Dis is not considered quite a slump area but a slightly more backwards township which is everywhere in Malaysia…or slump for such a standard is flattery lol😅

[@benfishermin]

Interesting 🤔🤔

[@MojoZ20]

to be fair, thats not really a legit "kampong", like some rural traditional village. more like some hoods, or barrios - just off city centre.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@MojoZ20 slum

[@benfishermin]

Some local Malaysians told me kampung can also refer to urban slums 🤷‍♂️

[@MojoZ20]

@@benfishermin on that note, why dont do go stay at some "rumah panjang" in sarawak next time around, that ll be a super boom episode 👏🏼...they might even tat u up for free 😁

[@benfishermin]

@@MojoZ20 I actually wanted to and researched about this. I couldn't find any way to do it other than traveling quite far + booking an expensive tour package. I need to research further or become connected with someone who can help me do this without such a high cost.

[@MojoZ20]

@@benfishermin give a shout out to peeps in sarawak, many would be more than happy to put u up at their longhouse ✌️

[@fadzilma5907]

please don't travel anywhere in sunday.. you must go to Gaya street in kota kinabalu, around 7 or 8am in the morning. walking from imago will take half an hour maybe... it is called a tamu.. a place where almost all items loved by the local are sold and shown there.. a street market. every Sunday... as a man of the people, tell us what do you think of it. 😁

[@NomDe-ur7ct]

I believe those are children of Filipino immigrants, most of whom are squattering on govt land.

[@MrGergasikuat]

Hei man do you do KK island hopping from Jesselton Point? its very popular you might like to check it out

[@benfishermin]

I had planned to but had to cancel due to weather!

[@MrGergasikuat]

@@benfishermin ohh yeah the weather

[@terataibiru4997]

Kotornye keadaan kampung2 tu...😮😱😱

[@benfishermin]

Yes 😅

[@askelvin]

i used to live next to this place in the ‘80s. it is well known with gangstrism (maybe still) & drugs. 3:44

[@yanputra83]

Damn, even I don't go there man. Some of the people there in Kampung Sembulan are undocumented but the kids with you are mostly local. FYI Sabah official languages are Malay and English. Though most of us don't use English that often. I would like to suggest you take the morning train from Tanjung Aru Station towards Beaufort. It is quite far so maybe just get off at Papar Station. A small town, with very few tourists coming. The train fare is super cheap here in Sabah so you should try.

[@riezalazli]

So what? Undocumented people doesn't mean they are dangerous. They simply being unfortunate. So stop spreading hatred and toxic words about them. I myself been to many remote areas like this in rural sabah and sarawak, and those so called 'undocumented people' are the most humble and hospitable people.

[@mr3111]

@@riezalazli i agree with you . Dont dehuminize them simply because they are undocumented or a migrant its so sad.

[@benfishermin]

I’m definitely not afraid of Indonesian and Filipino people. I stay in KL which is full of migrants, and I grew up in NYC which is a melting pot of documents and undocumented people, but we treat everyone equally.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Wow quite dirty too the roadside

[@Junmaisi]

Most of that people live in Sembulan are from Philippines actually. They always throw rubbish.

[@keangwooichoo6138]

@@Junmaisi noted

[@benfishermin]

Definitely a dirty place

[@nonnynedd5962]

Its ok to go around but take extra care of safety. Its not good to discriminate as all of them are also human being who try to make living but some place in sabah are under escom which the area where police are taken care of because of terrorist activity and kinapping of foreigners. Again, i'm not discriminating but some advice are good to listen because there were cases that happened

[@benfishermin]

Well it’s been many years since any reported kidnappings, and it never happened in an area like this, I definitely wasn’t worried about that in this place!

[@TheTruth2505]

This is fun

[@MeLodiCarAma]

Kalong= Neck ....Manok= Chicken. Just came back from KK....Kota Kinabalu. It has been some time I've been very busy but it's nice to see you treating those kids. Don't spoil them too much though. Don't go broke, ok. You should spent RM1 ice cream for each kid, not lavishly unchecked. 😅 Isa is name in Malay which is after the prophet Isa that you called Jesus..pbuh. Your Malay version name would be Bunyamin (Benjamin). The boy in yellow shirt meant to ask "where do you live"

[@benfishermin]

I definitely was expecting the cost to be much less 😂 by that point I felt committed and just decided to buy it anyways, because it’s not something I do very often, or ever actually. Hopefully it made their day at least

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Will you be in KL for the celebration of the national independence day on 31st August?

[@Yasin_Affandi]

It's nice of you to treat those kids with ice cream, but RM42 in total for about 10 kids, hmm. They don't really sound like Malaysian Sabahan or Indonesian, maybe a little like the Filipinos.

[@benfishermin]

Not sure yet, I’m gonna try to be so I can film for Independence Day. To me looked like a mix of Filipino and Malaysian kids. For sure some were filipino

[@benfishermin]

Yea price was a lot more than expected lol

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@benfishermin It's going to be super crowded on the national day parade, but, could worth the content for a video, normally foreign vloggers get big views, you just have to stay ahead of the crowds by being super early. Try your best. You don't want to miss the chance. 😀

[@Yasin_Affandi]

@@benfishermin Yes, I think so too, I think the total wasn't properly added up. I heard a bit of Tagalog by few of the kids, but it wasn't clear. There are lots of Filipinos illegal immigrants in Sabah. Not only in Sabah, even in KL and around Malaysia, there are millions of illegal immigrants scattered around the country, wanting and trying to have a better life from their own country. 😀

[@keangwooichoo6138]

Thanks for the ice cream charity

[@benfishermin]

It was fun, kids love ice cream 😀

[@lloyd61269]

Sembulan area is an eyesore with the littering everywhere! Why can’t the city municipal clean up all these areas!😢

[@TeohLieongChuan]

at least you're still alive

[@benfishermin]

Haha, I can’t say I felt endangered whatsoever in this place

[@nurzaihan]

I couldn’t finish watching this. Bad anxiety attack. Please stay safe. Stick to locals. I’m from Kl and used to stay in Sabah for a couple of years. It took me a while to understand the problems sabahans are facing especially with illegals.

[@benfishermin]

Personally I felt very safe here and those people were extremely friendly all around. I wasn’t really thinking about their documentation for something like this. I know there is a huge % of Sabah undocumented and it’s a big problem. But overall I don’t equate Filipinos / Indonesians with being dangerous.

[@nurzaihan]

⁠@@benfishermin Of course Filipinos and indonesians aren’t dangerous. Always a joy to visit Philippines and Indonesia. Beautiful countries, friendly and nice people. My auntie is a Filipino but she’s dangerous haha. My daughter’s coach is Filipino. He loves to sing! But I would definitely avoid places where there are many illegals in Sabah. In Kk, is a bit difficult because they are everywhere. I got attacked a few times in public area so I tend to be extra vigilant. Stones were thrown at me when I ignored the kids, I was heavily pregnant then. My Japanese friend got stabbed twice with a Rambo knife at a parking lot, attempted robbery. And there were a lot more scary incidents happened. Glad to know you felt safe. Sabah is a beautiful state. A nice place to retire too. We would go back as often as we could. Sabahans are generally friendly, easy going and hardworking people. Enjoy the rest of your time there.

[@gerekbasikal1]

What is you camera to record all this🤔🤔🤔

[@benfishermin]

iPhone 13 Pro Max

[@jingglebelljinggle4427]

@@benfishermini wonder how did you keep your phone full battery? because you each video contained almost an hour. and you don’t get tired with your hands holding it ? 😂

[@randomstuff030]

Perhaps you can get an international driving permit from DMV in the US. Is there someone in the US that can help you to get it and send to you?

[@benfishermin]

I can get the license here no problem I just have to pay and pass the test!

[@muhd7144]

Practically all the people you show in this video are Filipino and Indonesian immigrants, mostly undocumented. Quote : Of the 3.9 million population in Sabah, 1.2 million are foreigners with Tawau having the highest number at 180,000, followed by Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu.

[@benfishermin]

Yep, I literally wrote this in the description 😂

[@tompinAIvideo]

not that notorious... as a Dusun man who enjoys the filipinos' and suluk culture, i solo roamed this area for adventure. sometimes i would sit there at their small warung and chit chat with them, exchanging cultural gestures. i advice all Dusun men, to be free and open in your mind, and only then, you are able to enjoy the many cultures on our island of Borneo. It is a loss opportunity, if we are as Dusun men, do not indulge and enjoy the Phillipines / Indonesia / Suluk culture. Be free, and do not be limited by our background ethinicity. Go and enjoy. I met some beautiful tagalog girls there too, in my vagabond journey there. Eat some tagalog and tausug foods. This is how it should be enjoyed.

[@salantera_766]

Ben is a nice person and a nice konten and a nice river

[@benfishermin]

Thanks 😀😀

[@AminCorea]

They're not locals many of them are from Mindanao Phillipines.

[@benfishermin]

Yep

[@datolee7069]

Apa Khabar Ben ?

[@natrahmohammad8979]

I have this feeling that Ben will spend most of his time in Borneo after this😂. Thanks for treating those children with ice cream,Ben😂

[@benfishermin]

I do think KK is a very livable place, I could live there just as easily as KL. The upsides to KL for me is the ease of traveling and also the train system.

[@AbengAbeng-s2l]

❤❤❤

[@benfishermin]

🙏🙏

[@decTac]

Ben, they are not Malaysians..if Malaysians they'll keep the village organised and clean, you can see the village in Peninsula Malaysia especially in the Malacca village, their houses are beautiful and clean.. Malacca city was awarded as the most cleanest city in Malaysia recently.. the Malays there especially are particularly strict in cleanliness and neatness of their houses and premises for decades.. Those KK village people mostly are not Sabahan origin..most of them are illegal immigrants but using fake documents.. just take extra care when walking alone there when it's dark..👍

[@benfishermin]

Yea I know, I wrote about this in the video description. Sure it was dirty but the people in this village were some of the friendliest people around!

[@decTac]

@@byteme9718 not all

[@MrErosennin68]

Sembulan is a squatters area, not an actual kampung.

[@julietvaz8180]

Hi Ben,I understand u r too nice however pls take care ur safety.Even though u r at an immigrant n migrants illegal settlements areas,u will not know which adults with ill intentions are following u or planning to mug u.In Malaysia there r crimes happening too.When bad things happen ,going to seek help to a nearest medical clinic can be challenging too.Pls do not create uneccessary troubles for own self .Take precautions on physical,food cleanliness n safety.Kids with very young teenagers some r prone with hidden petty crimes already .

[@benfishermin]

To be fair this place did not feel dangerous. Honestly it feels more sketchy in KL to me. I’ll never really risk putting myself in a bad situation.