This is Why I Keep Coming Back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Discussing the reasons why I keep coming back to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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[@benfishermin]

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[@TheSryn1]

Any Malaysian who happens to read this, please lend Ben a helping hand, if you happen to meet him, or if you can help him with his journey here in any way you can- Terimakasih, Malaysia 🙏

[@TheSryn1]

There are islands for utensils in most foodcourts, where you can get your sterilised utensils, from forks and spoons, to chopsticks and knifes.

[@TheSryn1]

Have you visited the basement foodcourt at ISETAN City Centre- BB (Bukit Bintang area)? Please try it- you won't regret it..

[@abhijaman4792]

what? why, what's wrong with him? He's in trouble?

[@benfishermin]

Thanks I appreciate it 😄 as for the utensils, I honestly haven’t used a utensil once in Malaysia 😂

[@benfishermin]

Never been to ISETAN city centre I’ll have to check out the food court ✌️🙌

[@azlirusli9630]

No hard feelings Ben. Most Malaysians are very concerned about your journey and experience in our country. They just want to help you through your stay in Malaysia. You will be surprised if someone could just give you a ride to your house or hotel for free if you are in trouble or treat you for breakfast or lunch or dinner even if they do not know you. I'm telling you as a Malaysian and yes someone did pay for my lunch and I don't know who. Make some friends with the locals and you will know the answer.

[@benfishermin]

Thanks, I think Malaysians are some of the most kind and warm people. I’ve definitely made a few friends along the way here in KL. I do spend a lot of time alone though, I’m just very introverted 😁

[@afeeqsanimevideos9872]

​@@benfisherminif you enjoy trying new flavor, talk more about Malaysian foods and drinks 😁

[@decTac]

Malaysians are taught about civic manners from home, neighbors, and school since small childhood regardless of races and religions, it's because it was started from the Muslims community a long time ago who had the best gestures..(since older times they received foreigners from China and India first time came and lived and mingled with them in Malaya@Malaysia with open hands)..

[@arii1987]

Ben do a fan meet up. Just pick a location (ideally a cafe or even the mamak), date and time (ideally on a weekend). A lot of folks would come to meet you. Having local friends will always be helpful wherever you go.

[@arivfotomoto3642]

Regarding English, west coast people tend to speak better English, like in Penang, KL, or Ipoh etc. the place you went to Kelantan, less English, they may understand you, but they are rather shy to speak back. If you go to Kuching Sarawak or Sabah, they'll have decent English.

[@Scott_Bradbury]

I'm in KL now for a month, been here a week and feel the exact same way mate. It's an awesome city and so much easier to stay fit and healthy than back in NZ where it's freezing.

[@kissfeez]

Good to hear that you are having a good time in KL

[@HumbleWordsmith]

Been here 2 months - love it here brahh

[@terataibiru4997]

I went to NZ ( south island) in 2016... really love NZ... so beautiful n the people there were nice... wish i could visit NZ again...

[@benfishermin]

Awesome, yes it’s so hard to stay fit and motivated in cold weather, I always struggled in NYC with gym consistency in winter compared to summer/spring time

[@ndonalias]

Went to Nz last December, awesome experience, loving all the lambs and sheeps❤

[@azlirusli9630]

Malaysians don't like to hangout at the park because of the weather. We love the mall. Air-conditioned

[@benfishermin]

Ha yea I think I mostly have the parks to myself 😂

[@trulymd]

@@benfishermin actually Malaysians hangout at the park after sunset...

[@wasimsedharis7296]

Ben its me 0.05-0.07 second doing peace sign behind you yesterday 🤣🤣🤣

[@imranzakhayev]

0:05

[@benfishermin]

Ha awesome! 😁✌️

[@mizie7708]

i am totally agree wif ur point of view bout kl although i am currently staying at my college hostel here at Nilai but i am ride for foodpanda at klang valley area every nite espescially at bangsar area..now i am studying here at Mila University under sponsorship by HQ Foodpanda through their education programme for their rider.. now i am at fourth semester taking Diploma In Business Management.. take care my fren

[@benfishermin]

Wow cool, that’s amazing they have an education program for the drivers! Thx my friend 🙌

[@jacqmichael9771]

You crossed the road without waiting for the green signal. Yes, you are now truly Malaysian. 😂😂😂

[@benfishermin]

Haha it’s a bit of a habit of mine from NYC

[@jawahir1601]

Welcome back ..and keep on continuing stay in MALAYSIA

[@benfishermin]

Thank you my friend 🙏😀

[@Yasin_Affandi]

Welcome back to KL, Malaysia. Have a good time and a pleasant stay.

[@arivfotomoto3642]

Ben, since you like parks, try KL Eco walk, it's within the city centre, you will feel like you're in the jungle in the middle of KL. There's also Taman tugu.

[@TeleeFONE]

I like your northern states series, something different and wish it was longer, and I love to see those areas and towns and how people lives their lives, not many KZbinrs make videos of them.

[@benfishermin]

That’s nice to hear, I’ll have to do some more videos a bit off of the beaten path 🙌

[@WafeeTerengganu]

I truly enjoy relaxing vibe by walking through the city showcasing panorama while listening to you.

[@Jarocho2003]

It looks very walkable...I would probably enjoy that as much as anything else...putting it on my bucket list for 2025.

[@mimihamid8576]

I like your honest opinion. Your vlog to me is unique and I like it alot

[@dannys-beverage-world]

Malaysia is the best when it comes to shopping malls hospitals and airports they really do it right..

[@motr1912]

As an Englishman born in London and who loves and hates London in equal measures, KL is a fantastic city and is definitely on a par with Sydney and Hong Kong. Cant wait to go back

[@Alex-tq4uc]

Flying to KL tomorrow, can't wait

[@JC50-joy]

Enjoy KL

[@HumbleWordsmith]

Solo traveller?

[@Alex-tq4uc]

@@JC50-joy thankyou

[@Alex-tq4uc]

@@HumbleWordsmith yes

[@benfishermin]

Nice, I hope you enjoy your trip 😄😄

[@eddiechanks]

We Malaysian treats our mall as park any time of the days. Free AC. Whereas, park density would be in the evening or early (6-8am) for exercising.

[@ArnoldPranks]

KL is a Bustling Metropolis... an Alpha World city 🌎 alongside Chicago, LA, Seoul and Toronto. But its got that excitement factor...

[@snmrz]

It's also a bubble where people there can lose touch of what's happening in the real world.

[@benfishermin]

Yea agree it’s up there with the best of cities

[@benfishermin]

@snmrz what makes you say this? I do think this tends to happen in a lot of places

[@snmrz]

@@benfishermin I'm just speaking from my experience. I lived there from 94 to 08. Now back in Butterworth. I remember the first time driving back to my hometown for Eid with my brother , we had to exit the highway back on to the main trunk road, good old Federal Route 1 because of a major crawl, my brother said it was like going into another country altogether. Life in KL , at least to me back then, was disconnected from the rest of country.

[@JC50-joy]

I would love to bump into you some day at Bukit Bintang

[@admiralzakariaabdullah5828]

I can accompany you for a journey to other towns.… Maybe to Genting Highlands...

[@tanganbabyrosak]

yo ben.welcome back

[@benfishermin]

Yoo thanks!

[@arivfotomoto3642]

For a short trip outside KL you can try Melaka. It's a historical town, quite quaint and lively. 2 nights is good, only 2 hours from KL.

[@activ8me3]

I'm like you. I city boy. I like the chaos, creativity and the choice of big cities. And I love walking, just like you.

[@Jack_huntakilla]

In the end it comes down to personal preference. Nothing wrong with that. Everyone should do whatever they feel like doing and be wherever they wanna be.. 😊

[@noraarahman]

Welcome back to Malaysia

[@Andrew.PJMsia]

Hi Ben, welcome back to KL. I would suggest though you keep an eye out when you're crossing the roads... many vehicles, cars and motorcycles, do not respect the pedestrian/zebra crossings. Take care and stay safe!

[@benfishermin]

Thanks! I’ll try to be more careful 😅

[@KamalAKhan]

Can you pls show us some residential areas like Mont Kiara, Ampang etc.. where expats live and give an idea of the rent and which you like best or could see yourself living there for a while. Thanks

[@PeaceVendetta]

Welcome back to K.L Ben F!!! Enjoy your stay here.

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot my friend 😁😁😁

[@InnocentBystander75]

You got that right ben..locals just dont want to work in low paying jobs at restaurants..most of them are from indonesia or india

[@grantt.9546]

Gloria Jeans is a Sydney-Headquartered chain with 600 stores in 40 countries. Most of us in Australia are aware of some Hillsong Church ties - at least historically speaking. It is only an 'also-ran' here in Australia with most coffee lovers probably finding it a bit too average on the quality espresso scale.

[@benfishermin]

Wow 600 stores 😱 I’ll have to try sometime just to compare with Starbucks lol

[@thewaywardcyclist3992]

you want to see busy park ben? go to klcc park during public holiday, trust me it's busy.

[@benfishermin]

I can’t imagine how busy it will be inside that mall then during a holiday, it was pretty busy inside even on this day

[@AlanKangBanMeng-sv5en]

You're right. Bukit bintang is easy to navigate. Looking for food , transportation is close by and very convenient. You can walk to KLCC as its so convenient walking there

[@roughrosa]

1. Lol! Nuances are hard for some people, especially if their English is so-so and they only read the thumbnail and not watch the entire video. 2. Keep walking. 7000 steps a day is minimum. Some of us are sedentary and it’s hard to clock in even 2000 steps a day. When we have the freedom to do so, don’t settle for less. 3. Take the bus to some of the other states and explore. Live like a backpacker and camp. You’ll save much more! 4 If you fancy for a hike, hollar me.

[@goodflow3766]

Have you been to Genting or Cameron highlands in Malaysia, you can also go to the pulau pulau's in Malaysia .. you can explore all Malaysia have to offer ... And as a Malaysian, I like the things you say, you stay true to what you really think, and i'd still watch your videos don't matter what country you go, keep at it man, fireee And after watching the video, Chinese shops is where the pork is at man... You gotta try some Chinese restaurants

[@MarlinR907]

I know why you like KL because you have more followers & get more views for your channel and increase your youtube income 😂😂😂. Not much view from Thailand even we know you love Thailand better than here

[@alvinhugh]

I reckon so, but that applies to most ytubers.

[@MojoZ20]

thats just completely OK, if thats true. nobody is special, people can come & go.

[@royzack2047]

Thailand videos got fewer views but higher cpm since most of the viewers are from the US n Uerope. Basically, he earned about the same. LoL. Jusy watch his recent video about how much he earned from KZbin.

[@bashed1000]

He did mentioned it in his previous video laa about getting more view. Aiyooo.

[@royzack2047]

@bashed1000 indeed. He himself said so. Nothing to argue here thou. The man is being honest most of the time. Wonder why this guy mentioned about it. Haha

[@hakimyabdullah3673]

Welcome home, Ben..Malaysia just like your home right now! Keep coming back

[@spicyroads]

Good video !

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot ✌️😁

[@nizamuda83]

Welcome back Ben❤ Take care. .from fellow Malaysian

[@jehanc]

You should travel to other parts of Malaysia especially Melaka, Muar, Johore Bahru and you do not need a car and you can then take a Buses that travel everywhere.

[@benfishermin]

At some point I’ll definitely be visiting Melaka and Johor Bahru by bus

[@badasspop9419]

Once again, welcome back to Malaysia. A bit surprised too because your last video entered Southern Thailand. Regarding labor jobs in Malaysia.. It's true that not many Malaysians are interested in working as restaurant waiters except in most fast food restaurants, firstly, because of the salary incentive. Mamak's restaurant owners pay very low wages because of that they are more interested in hiring workers from India and placing them to live on the top floor of the restaurant. Malaysians are also not interested in working in palm oil or rubber plantations for example, or poultry farms because they are not interested in dirty and smelly work or jobs that use raw materials. Perhaps Malaysia provides many easier job opportunities with higher income. Its mission is in the E-hailing sector such as grab drivers, food delivery. Maybe they make their living connecting directly with customers on social media like you are doing. So the latest data released the number of unemployment in Malaysia is around 3.3%. Once again try to take a day or two to Melaka.

[@benfishermin]

Yea I was surprised I only stayed in Thailand for 2 days, but I did really enjoy those 2 days off. I thought about traveling through thailand but decided to come back to KL and try to get in a routine for a bit. Interesting to know I never knew some mamak workers are actually living above the restaurant. That unemployment rate is definitely lower than the US!

[@aya976]

Sorry to hear that you didn't get your deposit refund for the bnb...keep on calling them or get help from the Malaysian tourism board, we can't let these people spoil the market. Yes its true staying at bnb sometime difficult in terms getting the keys, cleanliness because they were managed by some other party/runners on those private property.

[@RealistJ]

Boycott starbucks. FREE PALESTINE 🇵🇸🇵🇸🇵🇸

[@goodos0927]

I think U should join Malaysia's Independence Day at the end of August....then U will see the real Malaysians.... Hope U can stay here longer... Another things about some stupid questions@words from commenter....just ignore it... Not becoz they dont understand ur words..but, Sometimes..they like to 'play' with ur patience....😁

[@benfishermin]

Is there some celebrations happening in KL on that day? 🙌

[@goodos0927]

Yah... juz wait for 31st of August... , it will be held in Putrajaya...

[@tonybassey6361]

great video!! it also seems to be a hit with the youtube views

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot man, I’m happy people are into this one 😁😁

[@jehanc]

There are real locals that are homeless but they are not in big city as this is in Kampong (village) as they can get their food at their home and the government help them and provide for them or the village chief will hand out food or money for the locals.

[@benfishermin]

Good info thank you

[@JC50-joy]

I'm amazed that you can tolerate the current heatwave, walking around town but yup, today is one of the cooler days in recent months

[@HumbleWordsmith]

Bro the rain yesterday or 2 days ago i think - was fricking insane - i been here 2 months and my apartment flooded the rain was so bad… not even sure how

[@MollyHJohns]

Hello there Ben. I want to ask if you would try to visit as many SE Asian countries as possible, if not all. Subbing for your 'bad' unplanned travels, and good luck to you. Edit: yes it's somewhat like a 'lost in translation' situation and language comprehension issue between people of different nationalities regarding jokes and references sometimes. And also what I call 'foreigner freeze' where the locals may know English but when they meet an actual English speaker, they just can't compute or will instinctively reject the interaction. But they never meant harm. I'm sorry for foreign travelers but if you really want smooth communication you gotta find a professional guide or a willing local friend 😂 Also Brickfields is also known as Little India. Anyway please bring a foldable umbrella with you at all times. Take care 😊 Edit2: the sweet curry thing... I want to say it's not sugar, but sometimes yes it is sugar. But sometimes it's also just the (sweet lol) spice. Star anise and cinnamon, amongst other stuff.

[@benfishermin]

Yea I’d really like to, as of now I’ve just been to Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore. So I still need to visit Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Brunei. I think that’s all of them right? Thanks for the info too 🙌

[@Richerrabbit]

If u follow one local everyday ,(try cheras or Puchong area)ask them what they eat for lunch or dinner and follow them… that will be have content everyday😂🤣🤣kl many land is private and not selling their land yet or build anything yet . Some wait for golden time to sell high get more profit… but most is put there become temporary parking, or empty. My primary school is Lai meng school which opposite Klcc there… I don’t know u walk pass there before?the land is resell to others and move the school to more residential place. The school building not demolish yet but temporary make a parking lot . Many years empty still wait for golden time to resell it or rebuild any tall building next time…

[@benfishermin]

Interesting idea and thanks for the info 🙌

[@dannys-beverage-world]

I don't know how you do it Ben this traveling gig is really tough.. It's the hardest thing I've ever done. I am lucky I can stay in one place for a long time on my channel I do reviews on beverages everywhere you go there's a new set of beverages.. And you are right.. When you put where the video is uploaded from you get a lot of people from that country watching it.. Because I uploaded for a long time from Japan a lot of Japanese viewers so you are on to something it's not just keywords

[@victortong5996]

Ben, you could create some content in the suburbs around KL, such as Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya, Cheras, and Puchong.

[@thetruth3462]

As a City person, I love KL 😁

[@macmillone8711]

Ignore what people said. Anyway, you are just doing great.☺️

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot 😁🙌

[@kiplingkoliak]

Forget about Vietnam, Ben! You are going to suffer in terms of viewership because not many will hear you. Vietnam and Thailand are similar; your strength is not on adventure, both will be good if your channel is more about adventure and discovery. Your strength is talking and giving honest opinion. Dont waste time and money going there unless you want to go there for a short excursion and visa run. There are more topic to talk about here.

[@benfishermin]

Well I enjoy traveling and I don’t want to become a Malaysia only content channel, so I can only hope that growth will continue as I travel around

[@kiplingkoliak]

@@benfishermin Alright Ben, I get it!

[@azlirusli9630]

We didn't call it art or graffiti. We call it vandalism.

[@benfishermin]

This varies a lot depending on the type of person. I love graffiti and I think it gives a place some character, otherwise it will be completely sterile like Singapore for example, which I suppose some people prefer. I’m pretty sure Malaysian government is not so against graffiti in Kuala Lumpur.

[@wai-sunchia6190]

We have a lot of street art already in KL. Just check out the external electrical distribution cabinets. Google "Kuala Lumpur Street art"

[@jayhatchpong]

Glad to know u r comfortable here.

[@benfishermin]

Thanks, very comfortable

[@jehanc]

A lot of immigrants here are homeless but not the local.

[@benfishermin]

Yea I noticed this

[@decTac]

People don't hate Starbucks etc but they don't want to complicit with the genocide by those Starbucks' etc supporters doing.. otherwise everything goes well 👍

[@DamienYuen7718]

If you want to goto KLCC park from Bukit Bintang just walk through Pavilion and the pedestrian AC walkway to convention centre and Suria.

[@benfishermin]

Good tip thank you 🙏

[@MrAirpearl]

As a KL boy, I'm chuffed!

[@benfishermin]

Ha good to hear it 😁😁

[@activ8me3]

My recommendation: Stay in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and make it your long term home base. You like it and the city likes you. You will go deeper and find lots of content for videos. If your intuition does not guide you somewhere else, it tells you silently to stay.

[@benfishermin]

Yea I do like it and it’s good for my KZbin channel. I don’t think I will actually rent a long term place here and sign an apartment contract but I’ll definitely be staying here frequently. Really I’d like to be traveling to more countries more frequently but it’s just been good for growing my KZbin channel here

[@khongkokwai]

About some people took it literally the Borneo or KL video, I would say some people lack sense of humour or critical thinking. It isn’t unusual here that sometimes a straightforward joke can become polemic and viral, especially it deals with political topic. It can exacerbate further by their jingoistic attitude. The good side is they try to be nice and helpful to the foreigners (maybe in a wrong way).

[@sheyone9075]

Just compare Malaysia and Indonesia and KL vs Jakarta then your video viewer will skyrocket 😂😂 from both countries 😂

[@benfishermin]

Haha that will start an all out war in the comments 😂😂 good idea though

[@benjaminfisher5902]

Thanks!

[@benfishermin]

Thank you 🙏🙏

[@jayvaldez9295]

Ben, I hope you're aware of the stark contrast of treatment of Westerners in Asia vs Asians in the West. Not saying that racism is encountered on a daily basis, it's not but it comes in many forms. We also get told by white ppl that we're exaggerating and they don't see any of it. I'm a 45 year old Korean born and raised in nyc but have lived in different parts of the US.

[@decTac]

Better use hands when eating, it is more hygienic, you eat your own germ rather than using those eatery's utensils..of course use your right hand, wash hands before and after eating..there are always a sink and soap provided there..😀

[@aya976]

Great reaction bro....yes that's true those in the small town normally they don't real like to stay long in KL bcoz they say its too busy & hectic....

[@jehanc]

Go to Malacca and Penang and Ipoh.

[@benfishermin]

I've been to Penang and Ipoh but still need to check out Malacca!

[@ahhoonlim3672]

Suggest you meet up with Andrew Taylor, a fellow American living in KL

[@benfishermin]

I asked him and he said he was not interested in meeting

[@mingsheng6970]

go to pulau perhetian island is beautiful and clear beach.

[@klkl-n1d]

Yup, when you first saw Platinum Park at 16:59 (where the red/yellow statues are), you should have turned left

[@dannys-beverage-world]

No shit man the food is a pain in the ass when you don't have your house anymore and you cannot cook.. Or make coffee in the morning that is one of the hardest things with what you're doing I'm doing the same thing as you in the same part of the world.. I just said fuck working out.. Push-ups and sit-ups and a lot of walking like you. That's it.. I was doing the no sugar thing when I was still living at my house in the states.. Doing a no sugar thing traveling like this I don't think I could do it now.. I just moderate my sweets. Don't worry about the secondary sugars in the food.. Testing beverages I drink a lot of stuff.. So I got to get a cardio workout by walking.

[@thewaywardcyclist3992]

rm6 for a gym session is cheap. here in kuching it's rm7

[@benfishermin]

Yea and actually it’s only rm2 if going in the morning, to me that’s crazy, usually gym prices are so inflated, especially for a daily pass. Even rm7 is quite good too

[@alinasimon6399]

During the british's colonialism, the locals used to say that only mad dogs and englishmen go outdoor in the afternoon heat. The saying got picked up by the british then.

[@julietvaz8180]

Try rent a car for the month, u can explore many small towns in a day

[@OliviaHaye]

Have you ever experienced bad turbulence and is it true its worse in south east asia?

[@benfishermin]

Nothing too crazy, just some mild turbulence, but some people on the plane do freak out over it still, I try to just stay calm since it’s such a small % that something really bad will happen

[@jayceasar2661]

hey ben good stuff...walking is better and way more healthy..forget the doubters..also id like to see you go in one of those tall buildings in malaysia..that would be kool.

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot mate 😁😁✌️✌️

[@jayceasar2661]

@@benfishermin u bet. safe travels

[@MuhazamCSE]

First: Some people just read the title and never read or watch the content. 🤣🤣🤣 Second: If you are touring the world for *life* and *not* looking for women, nor alcohol, nor tourist hot spot area, then Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur is perfect for you.

[@benfishermin]

Yea lots of people doing that lol. And I’m not exactly out looking for women but I don’t think it’s impossible to find a girlfriend/wife here as a foreigner, I’d just have to date a non-Muslim

[@envoguecalifornia]

The Southeast Asia region has some big cities why didn't you visit all of them then you are able to compare which one is the best by your own experience.

[@benfishermin]

Yea eventually I will visit all of them. For now Malaysia is really good for my KZbin channel/views so I’ve slowed down my travels to other countries a bit

[@al8775]

Try living in Kuching....Sarawak lol..

[@benfishermin]

I’m looking forward to visiting Kuching soon

[@dreamyone78]

Well if i happen to see you in KL, i would steer you to better Malaysian restaurants. It pains me to see your food choice😅

[@HumbleWordsmith]

Please give examples bro. Have you tried Stiq? Sisters Popiah?

[@wjchen619]

Probably do each state capital city throughout Malaysia then only decide..

[@benfishermin]

Yes maybe 😁🙌

[@amirhakim1450]

There are many places to enjoy in KL, Petaling jaya area, Sunway pyramid, bangsar mid valley..all are beautiful places

[@benfishermin]

I gotta check out petaling jaya and sunway pyramid 🙌

[@Zichoe]

you can try trx mall food court, just 10 minute walk from bukit bintang

[@hamtan99]

Vietnam is good country.

[@MAERR800]

Hello Bro..glad to c u again🇲🇾🤝✌️😃👍🤲❤️

[@darrylk808]

You should not go to Thailand. Every time you take a few days off. Ganja binge? You should go to the Philippines to grow your subs. Stay longer to build subs. ESL people won't get the subtleties of your humor. Things are literal. Or it could be that we are so used to you showing up in a new city every day that they were looking forward to Borneo.😂 Oriental Kopi is one of my favs. I'm not sure it fits your diet. You can probably eat the Hainanese chicken rice (poached chicken, eat a little rice as it is cooked in the chicken broth). Dip in ginger sauce or the chili, not the sweet soy. For hotpot, go to Tokyo Street in Pavilion mall. Suki-ya, AYCE for less than $10. Fresh meats and veg. Can you eat dumplings? Ho Min San in Pavilion basement has good fried soup dumplings. Ask for chili or vinegar, not soy dipping. Or Zok noodles. Suria is not my favorite for food or shopping. Don't eat at Little Penang, I did, and it wasn't that good.

[@benfishermin]

I love Thailand, I go there when I need a break typically as I can get burnt out doing videos every day. There's nothing wrong with taking a few days off sometimes after weeks of daily videos. I like to relax there, eat a bunch, enjoy the cannabis, it's really a nice way to enjoy some time off. The Philippines is tempting for sure, I'm gonna go at some point, I know you get a bit less for the money (especially with accommodations) but it could pay off for the sake of KZbin. I think India too could be quite interesting and nice to make content. At first I wasn't so interested in India but after doing more research and discovering just how many different places there are to go, and how big the country is, I'm quite interested. Nice I gotta check the hotpot place, I want to make a video on that. Do they have clear broth soup at Suki-ya (without soy or fermented bean paste etc inside) and meats that aren't marinated?

[@darrylk808]

@@benfishermin India is a wonderful country with lots to see. But, it is a place that has both a lot of pros with just as many cons. We went once and my wife refuses to go back. I loved it and want to go back and spend more time there...😂 It isn't as clean. Seems like animals and humans live equally together. And you will get Delhi belly. Antibiotics work well. The food will probably agree with your stomach. Hotpot had different broths. One was kinda clear. Not sure what they season it with but you can just cook in it and don't have to intake a lot. Meats were not marinated.

[@abdmanafali2975]

18:14 - right now Starbucks along with several other brands (ie: McDonalds, Nestle products, etc) are being boycotted by mostly Muslim Malaysians because of the Palestine-Israel issue...

[@benfishermin]

Yes true, but in general I was referring to people hating on it because it’s popular and saying it tastes disgusting, mostly Americans

[@Tommy-qf6ss]

Brilliant vid dude!! Malaysia is beautiful , i need to visit . what diet do you follow? which allergies? i have to avoid MSG and Gluten

[@benfishermin]

Thanks a lot, I have some intense gut imbalance and leaky gut issue, so I mostly only eat meat and veggies for now or I have some rough symptoms. Just avoiding gluten shouldn’t be too bad for you here, mostly avoiding fried foods, bread. MSG I’d say you’ll really have to ask at every restaurant because I’m not sure here how often it’s used 🤔

[@Tommy-qf6ss]

@@benfishermin Thank you so much for your reply !! Thats true, so many places use MSG, can be tricky. Glad you solved your issues and the new diet is helping . Doctors are terrible when it comes to gut imbalance, no real education or current data on the topic .

[@ninaya841]

Myb spore or melaka 👍🏻👍🏻 Nice vlog 👍🏻👍🏻

[@agazaman]

I like to see you go to Afghanistan

[@benfishermin]

I’d love to check it out one day. It’s insanely expensive to get there from Malaysia!

[@benfishermin]

I’d probably first visit Dubai and stay a few days then go from there

[@antrimlady]

What camera do you use for your vlogs, Ben? Enjoy your journey!

[@benfishermin]

iPhone 13 Pro Max, thanks! 🙌

[@MojoZ20]

ohhh...some people just dont get sarcasm. no biggie. its in youtube or in real life conversations. im just a little lucky they had seinfelds back in my college days, sure helps a lot 😑.

[@mohdzaki1089]

The different numbers of people inside the mall and on the park is HUGE...

[@benfishermin]

Yea you’re right!

[@cornucopiahouse4204]

KLCC Park is also my favorite. When I was a college student in KL back in the mid 2000s, I often took the train to KLCC during the weekends just to sit by the pool and watch the water fountain and the world going by, all by myself. I love sitting there with a cup of coffee, it's just very nice. You might also wanna check out Perdana Lake Park. I think you've been there before also, but yes it's also a very nice place to spend the afternoon at. You can also try and check out University of Malaya, my Alma Mater. You can take a nice walk around the main parts of the university and it will be quite fun. The trees, the buildings, the history, the pond, the people...

[@jehanc]

There are 3.8 million foreign workers here and half are illegal immigrants.

[@benfishermin]

It’s rampant

[@trulymd]

try nasi campur.... mini buffet rice with a lot of dish

[@benfishermin]

I do eat Nasi campur style places often but due to health problems I’m not able to eat rice, so I only eat meat and vegetables