Improve your sleep with Manta Sleep Mask: bit.ly/41v8B4l (use my code NIKI for 10% off). Wow, I see quite a few people from Malaysia watching this video. I truly enjoyed my time in Kuala Lumpur and I wish to explore more of your country someday. If you've got any recommendations for where to visit and what to try, I'll be reading every comment of yours, so please do share some of your (non-touristy) recommendations! ps. join my New Year livestream on December 31st!
15:00 That's the perk of a country being self-sufficient and sustenance after being shielded and sanctioned from the rest of the world. You get to build your own train coaches while for example Malaysia are still too dependable on made in China trains and those old train coaches made in Germany from the 90s, so they can only have limited amount of trains, hence the interval
@@noruparry the interval is based on the peak and non-peak hour. During peak hour the interval is 2 minutes and non peak is about 10. It is not due to train condition and its age
Out of the thousands of travel TH-camrs I've watched visiting Malaysia, you're the only one who's stopped by a local library. It really shows how much Russian people value knowledge.
I visited Malaysia when I was 15, in 1999. My dad was an architect; he loved big buildings. We went there to see the Petronas Twin Towers, which at that time were the tallest buildings in the world. I will never forget the experience. And i hope to visit Malaysia again soon.
I went to Malaysia in December 2024 and I wasn’t expecting much before I flew from Australia. But from the very first day, the infrastructure, the vibrant colours, the people, and the foods changed my mind. It feels like it's not just a country, it's a living journey that has its own story to tell. Can't wait to revisit Malaysia again!!!
agree --- Penang & Kulim are very nice & toured the countryside around Penang with some co-workers around 2003-5 -- wonderful people and young demographically with Chinese well-represented as well as the Indian tech diaspora sprinkled in. thanks for showing KL - very pretty city and fairly inexpensive if you can rent and enjoy for a few months. hope you can make it back and show some more.
Interesting that you like Kopi C. Lol. Like you, I also prefer Kopi C or sometimes, Cham. Most Malaysians prefer their kopi with the much sweeter condensed milk or sugar.
Loved the vibe in Malaysia, the people were welcoming and are clearly very Intellectual. It seems like a place worthy of much longer exploration at another time. Thank you for this little glimpse of the city and some if its infrastructure. Looking forward to the next stop 😊
I am looking forward to my next visit to Malaysia. Again Kuala Lumpur, but different side of the city, away from the city center. Definitely a place for more exploration
You may come to my place at Melaka/Malacca Historic City@@NikiProshin. You may search it at Google. It’s a Tourism and Historic City such as Penang in my country 🇲🇾. Trinity25Apr!. You’re most welcome too.
In my opinion, this is probably one of the greatest video about malaysia that i have ever seen. No oversaturated claims, Actual honesty regarding some topics. and you went to places where people go in the daily! bravo. 10/10
been coming quite regularly to KL, it is one of my most favorite cities in the world. enjoyed looking at it through the eyes of a first-time visitor. and visiting the library never occurred to me, will definitely do that next time!
No, traditionally the rice in nasi lemak should be coconut milk rice (strong/soft taste of coconut milk). you can tell just by smelling it. If you find ordinary rice in nasi lemak, it means it is not authentic nasi lemak (failed nasi lemak). as a national food, the main part of nasi lemak is the rice.
It's not easy to get good nasi lemak anywhere unless you already knew the place for long. I only can taste the real nasi lemak if I cook by myself. But actually it's not difficult to make nasi lemak. You only need to taste the good nasi lemak then you can cook good nasi lemak... the sambal especially... you need to know how it should be tasted then you can cook your own.
@@norhaslindaibrahim5600 but still, for a nasi lemak to be good, the rice has to be the coconut milk one and using ordinary rice is a true dissapointment for me as a malaysian
@sherrillwhately7586: Wow, that bring back memories. In the mid-1990s I visited Tucson and was pleasantly surprised to find around 3 Malaysian restaurants. That was crazy as I live in San Diego which is far larger metropolis compared to Tucson. Yet, we have none. Not even a bistro (pretend food). Our closest are the few in Los Angeles and more option in San Francisco area (9 hour drive). Now, I just traveled to Malaysia almost every year to enjoy their food and do some sightseeing. One of the best time to visit is during Christmas - amazing decoration in almost all their shopping malls. Far better than anything we can find here in San Diego or even in Los Angeles (Hollywood and Beverly Hills included). Even comparing Del Amo Shopping Center in Torrance area, Malaysian malls are still insanely more spectacular.
@@adiman6452 Surprised you took that southern route instead of driving straight through via I-40 passing through Navajo land. At least you get to drive through San Diego via I-8. Road trips like that can be fun if you do it once in a while. I traveled across the world but have never been to Arkansas or neighboring states yet. Did you get a chance to try Malaysian/Indonesian restaurants in L.A.? Ate belachan and kangkong at Ramayani Westwood (near Beverly Hills) Indonesian Restaurant. Unfortunately they are permanently closed now.
Liking Malaysia more and more the longer I stay. I went to the library too and just love that people in Malaysia still value books and reading them, not just screens for reading 😊👍🏻
I like the postcards. You're the first foreign youtuber actually liking the postcards. The drawings on the postcards is just gorgeous. I have to get them as personal collections.
@@suhanjayalian5044 I wonder what happened to you to make you appear all over TH-cam always writing negative, sarcastic and racist comments all the time. I hope you realise that everytime we speak ill of others, it doesnt really reflect to those we speak ill off but it does show others what kind of person we are.
English is taught as a second language in both elementary and high schools in Malaysia. The girl in the video was fluent by Malaysian standard, but 90 percent of city-dwellers in Malaysia can speak at least some understandable form of English.
Yes English is taught as 2nd language in elementary and high schools (sekolah rendah dan menengah) here in Malaysia. When we enter colleges or universities, the books are mostly in English. We can speak Bahasa Melayu & English pretty well. Many are also fluent in both of these languages. Thank you for visiting our country. Enjoy 🎉😎🥳🥰
Great video. I like how you interact with local people and avoid the crowds. Reading in the park and discussing books is so special! Wishing you all the very best for 2025.
The local coffee is from robusta beans, stronger than arabica or liberica coffee in the west. The coffee beans are roasted with caramel and margarine. A few other coffee variations are "cham" (coffee+ black tea+milk), "hor kar sai" (coffee with Milo - a chocolate malt drink). The type of milk used also is indicated by the name : "kopi see" (pronounced "c") is with added evaporated milk while "kopi susu" (milk) is with sweetened condensed milk.
Liberica is not common at all, I don't think I've ever seen it, but robusta is very common in western countries in cheaper coffee as well as traditional Italian espresso. That's not to say robusta is actually worse or anything, it's cheaper in part because it's a lot more robust as a plant and more disease and pest resistant. The flavor tends to be bad when roasted lightly so it's usually roasted quite dark, but it has quite a classic coffee flavor and especially goes well with milk. Arabica has become more preferred over time here because it has more variety and complexity in flavor, especially when roasted light, but getting high quality Arabica is definitely more expensive and requires much more care in growing and processing.
Do not underestimate Malaysia, my friend. 😅 You've just scratched the surface of what Malaysia has to offer. Come back and visit our east coast and Borneo part as well.
@feratbow yess, but better in countryside , not in the city like Kuala Lumpur or Selangor, you may feel comfortable living in Kedah or Kelantan or Terengganu for lower living cost
I'm Malaysian and I've travelled to Russia, comparing both of these countries doesn't do either justice, i love Russia, the cityscape is beautiful and transportation is very accessible, I've tried the scooters in moscow, very fun, the market there is also great you can find lot's of antiques, my aunt bought lot's of em 😂. My only complain is that it's cold there, and i came during fall, which to be expected especially since I've lived all my life in a tropical country. Hope you enjoyed our country as much as i enjoyed yours, love from Malaysia.
@@ramenfoxe2941 do you recommend going to Russia nowadays? i really like the country and i want to go visit but I’m unsure about the safety due to the current state of things.
Just think, we went from, this is what groceries cost for me and my grandmother in russia, to him blowing up, traveling and hundreds of thousands of people waiting for the next update ♥ cheers to your travels friend.
@@NikiProshinIndeed! It's an incredible story, but I think the most important part of your story is that you're happy. Stay happy, for yourself and for the rest of us (>^-^)>
That library was my friends and I's hangout place after school. we spent hours and hours there every day doing homework & studying. back then it was one of those cool libraries as it has many comfy spots for reading, hot drink vending machines & massage chairs. seems like there has been a major upgrade now in the library compared to my school days. I love figuring out the train system every time I go to a new country. it's fun seeing the difference in each country. but of course, it can be a hassle too
I lived in Malacca in 1968. I loved it and we go back now. Sadly, the heat doesn’t agree with me these days so I can’t stay outdoors as long as I used to. I saw the groundwork’s for the Petronas Towers on one visit and then went into KLCC when it was first built. Everyone is so friendly.
that is why we have a lots of shopping malls - we also can't bear the heat for longer exposure, so the best way to hang out during the day is in the mall, it has almost every basic facilities you can asked for (cooled spaces, toilets, food courts, prayer rooms to name a few). But for night we usually eat outside places like open air food vendors for their varieties & affordable prices.
Really enjoyed your video Niki, I have been watching you since back in the day when you were home checking out grocery prices, then the "special operation" started and thankfully you are safe.
I traveled to Malaysia very often.. It's very diverse, and has a lot to offer if you travel around. And the people are amazing.. Very honest and friendly
Thank you for visiting Malaysia. I rather live in somewhere that has winter and snow though. I hope to live in New Zealand. But my favourite Muslim country to live is Qatar. I lived there for 5 years.
Malasia rumah bagi Bangladesh Nepal Rohingya China Tiongkok dan India itu sebabnya negara ini unik ibaratnya Ada Negara didalam Negara sehingga Ketika mendapati negara ini lebih kental Nuansa budaya Asing ketimbang Budaya pribumi.
Anyway From this video i'm really determined to visit Malaysia in year 2025, also sorry for some Indonesian (he's here try to make Malaysia look bad, by provoking Malaysians so yeah it can be said that he's just have any issues on himself) that just doesn't fell happy to leave youtuber alone if it's about Malaysia, oh again i'm sorry for disturbing you in this comment section, anyway greeting from Pontianak city, West Borneo.
@@enricoaldisuhanto4414 Thank you. West Kalimantan people are ethnically related to Malaysian Malays. The culture and dialect is almost similar. This Indonesian guy you mentioned is everywhere on posts about Malaysia especially by foreign tourists trying to put down Malaysia. We know from what he posted that he himself has never been to Malaysia.
@khairunna100 yup you're right oh btw i'm non muslim myself, and a chinese Indonesian, but seing he commenting such way, it seems that he just having own issues on himself, or even just hate Malaysia in sentimental way.
My husband is from the Far East (Japan) and when we were students at college, the Malaysian guys always invited him to what they were doing --hiking, hang-gliding, etc as he was friends with all of the Muslim-Malaysians (strict and not strict), Indian-Malaysians, Chinese-Malaysians, and native Malaysians. We stayed with them in the Malaysian House while waiting for Married Students Housing for the semester, and enjoyed a Care Package from one one the fellows mother with Malaysian spices. Wonderful food, but hot and spicy!
@@shhas1483 muslim malaysian maybe for her mostly Malay people... Native Malaysian for other bumiputera like Orang asal, Dayak, Kadazan, Bidayuh, Bajau and others.
It's not strict or non strict Muslims. Islam practices prevention better than cure. Islam is to protect potential victims not the criminals. So it's more like practicing and less/no practicing.
@@MMMA-pt7mg Thanks for the clarification. I understood the 'strict' ones lived upstairs and prayed frequently, and the guys downstairs that weren't so strict, prayed less frequently. My understanding of religious differences though superficial, was that they were all great fellows --there were a few young women as well but of course stayed in the dorms or with other women. Many came to US (at my college) on scholarships and were quite young, and unfortunately some got into grips of Americans that were quite devilish criminals, but fortunately there was a supportive community.
Excellent video. I hope to visit Malaysia one day. That part of the world is becoming very popular with tourists from Britain. Visiting the library and market, plus joining local meet up groups are great ways to get to know the country and meet other people, especially if you are travelling on your own. I love following your travels…TH-cam at it’s absolute best 👍
Your view on Malaysia is so refreshing for me as a local. It's great that you enjoyed the library & the reading meetups out of everything, very unique of you to be curious on that part. Anyways, really loved this video! Subscribed and looking forward for more.
The moment i saw you going to the library and buying postcards, you are automatically my favorite kind of people. definitely subscribing!!! the next time you're in Malaysia, come visit Penang. I'll show you around! Sincerely, A fellow Malaysian reader and postcard lover.
Hey, Malaysian here! Glad you enjoyed Malaysia! For 11:23 , you take a spoon and fill up the hole with the juice then you swallow it whole. I just had it last week at the same exact place. It was delicious.
Public libraries are great for travelers! If you ever visit the city of Calgary in Alberta province of Canada, I highly recommend their main public library. It's architecturally beautiful inside and has some really educational and interesting exhibits. In North America, public libraries are always free to visit and hang out in.
👋 Hello Niki! Thank you for sharing your Malaysian experiences! Malaysia Looks nice there! I'm always impressed with how quick you settle yourself in a new country and surroundings. Piece of cake for you! Experienced traveler for sure! Enjoyed seeing the architecture, different food's you tried, the library and the friendly people you spoke with. Enjoyed this video very much!👍❤❤❤❣️😊
I must say that ‘Malaysia truly Asia’ is really a good slogan coined by the tourism board, derived from a good blend of the main ethnicities in the country who were originally from each corner of Asia - Malay, Chinese, Indian. Of course like how Niki was doing, one of the best ways to experience the local culture is thru the local cuisines. 🎉 Perhaps next time in Chinatown KL, you might want to visit RexKL, an old cinema refurbished into a mix-used building - coffee, food, drinks, library, exhibition, etc. *the naming of Chinatown KL is actually to match with tourists’ impression of visiting a place with chinese settlers in the old days. However due to a big chinese population in the nation, there wasn’t any places in KL named as chinatown 😅 *Pasar Seni station is also an interchange station with LRT & MRT if you notice the two colour codes on the way-finding.
Malasia antara percampuran Budaya Asia Selatan seperti Bangladesh Nepal Rohingya India dan Asia Timur seperti China Tiongkok Taiwan Hongkong tidak heran Semua tempat di malasia dipenuhi nuansa Budaya Asing. Sangat kecil menemukan Budaya Lokal. Apalagi Negara ini tidak memiliki identitas satupun dari segi Budaya dan Bahasa 😊
Niki every video is such a good surprise. You always show what is very local. But I never thought I would get a book recommendation. I do like Asian ghost stories and I'm going to get the book that nice young woman Alia recommended.
Ghost and paranormal stories are always best heard by mouth. The local old folks somehow are being just that fascinating to make you feel like you're living the story, when they tell about their stories and experiences in dealing with paranormal incidents. Malaysia can be quite mysterious and has huge amount of mysticism values and untold stories when it comes to this part.
if you come to the next time malaysia , stop by here in malaysia ipoh old town , got many white coffee too lol many delicious food as well too cheaper too. peace and enjoy your holidays too.
Hi Niki. Been following your TH-cam channel since your price comparison videos in Russia way back in 2022. I enjoyed your videos of your time in Russia, Turkiye, Thailand and Vietnam. As a fellow KLIte it is refreshing seeing a foreigner feature the Kuala Lumpur City Library in any TH-cam videos. I personally have not been here as car parking is difficult around this area (I mean I could take the public transport but yeah....blame it on the car-centric culture of my country) It is also very heartening to see people actually reading in this library. In recent years there has been an explosion of bookshops in shopping malls in Malaysia, particularly within the Klang Valley. Books are now more easily accessible, varied and you get tax breaks for buying books. I hope you enjoyed your time in Malaysia and I hope to see more of your videos in Malaysia soon!
Beautiful city ~ loved looking at those skyscrapers! If you're still there, or when you go back again, do one of your incredible grocery store tours! 🤗👍
For those who's planning a trip to Malaysia, Feb ~ May will be the best time; avoid Oct ~ Mid Jan as this is the rainy and monsoon season, you can't visit the beautiful islands at the east coast due to rough sea condition (most island resorts are closed during this period). Jun ~ Sept is OK if you don't mind extremely hot weather.
You can find Nasi Kerabu and east malaysian dish at Kak Som from Kampung Baru district. There is amazing Nasi Lemak from Wanjo at the same area as well. In the evenings, you can find Ramly burger and satay (meat skewer with spices) that comes with peanut sauce.
Looks like you know about Malaysian food. In the video, I saw him eating a dish called "Pani Puri". I have never seen or heard of this before. The name sounded Indian. Is it an Indian dish? Do you dip the ball in the soup or pour the soup into the ball before you eat? I have traveled to Malaysia many times before but never seen this dish before. I will need to try it next time. I have tried all sorts of exotic foods. My wife keeps telling me to document all this finding before I forget. I guess she is right. I will need to create a special Google Docs to keep all of this notes. That way I can access it from anywhere and from any device. Things like I will need to visit Kampung Baru when I travel there next time.
When I was young last century I use to follow my mum to Central Market .it was a wet market selling fish meat veg etc etc. then it was change to cottage industry. There was even a 2nd hand book shop . Now it has evolve with good court. High time to go again
Subscribed! Just because you introduced us to the local book club and you actually shared your experience in our local KL library. Totally different content for such a short trip in Malaysia! ❤
Hi Niki, just for your information, a ‘storage space’ you were describing, in the library, in the US, we call a locker/ locker compartment, or the locker room, as it pertains to the whole facility.
Thanks for sharing your experience here. Your video is very pleasing and enjoyable to watch. I especially liked that you have visited the library and shown us how it feels and looked like. I missed going to the library. Used to do that when I was a kid.
Thank you so much for portraying my country in such a good light. I LOVE that your focus is more on what the locals do around the city and your getting to know them. So glad you enjoyed your short stay. Please do make your way back here for a longer time whenever you can. Salaams, Niki.
Oh recommendation. Make a side trip to the state of Terengganu and try joining the squid-catching (candat sotong) sessions with the locals and also visit their traditional boat-making facilities. Or you can also make your way up north to Penang and experience the local street food culture there. Another thing you could do is visit our national forest reserve "Taman Negara" and enjoy our nature and the activities it offers. Or go to another state, Perak, and join spelunking expeditions in the many limestone caves there and visit the quaint city of Ipoh with its artisanal wonders, also the origins of our Ipoh White Coffee. Another place you could go is the UNESCO site, the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, showcasing our geological, biological, and cultural heritage.
Roti canai for breakfast is usually not for Europeans. We are different, in terms of staple foods, tastes and tongues. Some of my acquaintances from Europe who study here in Malaysia are the same, but in a year of living here, every morning they look for roti canai / nasi lemak etc. and eat like a local. Now they are back in Europe, and they say they miss Malaysian food. You can't really get to know Malaysia in just a few days. in this video, You only learn less then 5% about Malaysia.
In Malaysia, we modify the roti canai based on our liking. My mom’s is one of the best, it such a wonderful memory when my dad & mom used our dining table to ‘spread’ the roti 😂
Malaysia truly asia.. u can have a quick review about two main culture of asia like chinese malaysian culture and indian malaysian culture..we also got expats like arabian immigrants, asean immigrans like indonesian, thai malaysian, and all ppl around the region who live in malaysia.. its multicultural diverse produce a blend of harmonic society and we called it malaysia truly asia
Niki, to travel along is quite daring. I admire that about your travels. You really know how to navigate yourself into local society, learning the ins and outs about their coulture. Great job!
To be honest, the city council wanted to demolish all the old buildings long ago for a better town planning purpose, but things became a political and racial controversies, so the plan has to be shelved. I am a Malaysian who has been to the US, and I found the US cities planning, with its "block" zoning method is more efficient, though at bit "soulless".
Hi Niki - Appreciate the info about the sleep mask. I love your description of the countries you visit. You are like a tour guide - only better. I wish you a Happy New Year next week. Take care and continue to enjoy your travels. Cheers! 🍁🍁
Once you travel outside the big cities in Selangor and KL, you will discover lots of villages and forest in other states. The difference in lifestyle, the living pace and modernity level is significant. KL and Selangor when combined contribute almost 40% of Malaysia's GDP.
of course, but even within KL itself and greater Klang Valley, there are many nature around. just around the Zoo Negara are there are many spots for hiking & camping & waterfall. even near Bangsar you can find hiking spots. you just have to know where to look.
Everybody out there, you're wellcomed to Malaysia on March 2025 in conjunction with Ramadan when Muslims will be fasting and throughout the month Food Bazaars will be organized every evening whole in the country. Surely you will see many types of food and drink sales that are not available in other countries at cheap prices. You will not be disappointed because at that time many Foreign Tourists come to enliven the Food Festival and decorations. Don't worry about eating when you buy at that time because Malaysians understand that you are a tourist, except Muslim Malaysians will eat only when it's time to break the fast.. Don't miss this opportunity only once a year❤
Hlovate! This person is millenials and early genz fave author. Especially if you're science stream kid struggling through school and university. Youthful but still full of wisdom
I know you from tiktok, and seems like you havent being so active there, i dont know. Glad i found you in YT and surprisingly visiting my country!! yeay!!! have you visiting our local supermarket yet? or you already leave?
The old shoplots Infront of your hotels dates back to pre wars. Unfortunately conservation didnt start start earlier. Some of the buildings make way for modern buildings.
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Wow, I see quite a few people from Malaysia watching this video. I truly enjoyed my time in Kuala Lumpur and I wish to explore more of your country someday. If you've got any recommendations for where to visit and what to try, I'll be reading every comment of yours, so please do share some of your (non-touristy) recommendations!
ps. join my New Year livestream on December 31st!
@NikiProshin just add another $20 and you will get comfy serviced appartment for your stay
If you interested with more cultural related stuff, I recommend you to visit Melaka or Penang. Both also offers their own unique amazing food.
15:00 That's the perk of a country being self-sufficient and sustenance after being shielded and sanctioned from the rest of the world. You get to build your own train coaches while for example Malaysia are still too dependable on made in China trains and those old train coaches made in Germany from the 90s, so they can only have limited amount of trains, hence the interval
@NikiProshin with usd25 you can better room
@@noruparry the interval is based on the peak and non-peak hour. During peak hour the interval is 2 minutes and non peak is about 10. It is not due to train condition and its age
Out of the thousands of travel TH-camrs I've watched visiting Malaysia, you're the only one who's stopped by a local library. It really shows how much Russian people value knowledge.
Not Russian people, but Niki. Just Niki. Let's not generalise.
Yeah, that Putin reads too much Russian history producing fantasy in his thinking
Every human has their own perspective of view. Agreed, it's not about race but about individuals. They have their own rights based on what they feel.
@@ghakindye736 Let’s not generalise? As some still support dictators like Putin and Assad.
exactly. we know what Russians are through the war in Ukraine
I'm an eld3erly English woman and find Malaysia such a pleasant and easy place to visit. The people are friendly and helpful, too.
@Sine-gl9ly thank you 🇲🇾😊
So glad you had a pleasant stay in our country.
@@noraniali2093 I have had several visits to your country and it has never disappointed me! I hope to visit again, perhaps in 2025.
Please come again and again 😊
@Sine-gl9ly bet the ones in your country is not
I visited Malaysia when I was 15, in 1999. My dad was an architect; he loved big buildings. We went there to see the Petronas Twin Towers, which at that time were the tallest buildings in the world. I will never forget the experience. And i hope to visit Malaysia again soon.
@@AhNanz 💐visit us👌Sipadan frontier Fb
In 1999 it was the tallest building in the world?😳
@@non_excelguy it is still the tallest twin tower in the world 🌎
@@non_excelguy Ya, 1996 - 2004, the tallest building in the world...
U will realize the city changed so much compared to 1999, there are more state of art skyscrapers now.
I went to Malaysia in December 2024 and I wasn’t expecting much before I flew from Australia. But from the very first day, the infrastructure, the vibrant colours, the people, and the foods changed my mind. It feels like it's not just a country, it's a living journey that has its own story to tell. Can't wait to revisit Malaysia again!!!
thank u for ur kind words, brother. Thank u for ur visit to my country. Do come again
Come again 🎉
Thank you for the positive comment! you can visit our country any time u want and we will always welcome you
You are most welcome. In Malay, it is called tak jumpa' tak cinta'. If you don't see, you won't fall in love.
Thank You for your compliments and indeed greeted your memorable words; LIVING JOURNEY which you found here❤🇲🇾
Many TH-camrs say Malaysia is like a dream come true. That people are wonderful and kind and easy going and relaxed. And that the food is delicious.
I far prefer Thailand!
malaysian here, can confirm
kind, easy going, relaxed = Malay culture
im malaysian its true
Lived there for over two years. Can confirm.
I spent 10 weeks in Penang and KL early this year. I developed a wonderful addiction for Kopi C. Great country to visit and stay a little longer.
agree --- Penang & Kulim are very nice & toured the countryside around Penang with some co-workers around 2003-5 -- wonderful people and young demographically with Chinese well-represented as well as the Indian tech diaspora sprinkled in. thanks for showing KL - very pretty city and fairly inexpensive if you can rent and enjoy for a few months.
hope you can make it back and show some more.
Kopi C is local Malaysian coffee with evaporated milk. You can also order Nescafe C. Both with or without sugar.
Interesting that you like Kopi C. Lol. Like you, I also prefer Kopi C or sometimes, Cham. Most Malaysians prefer their kopi with the much sweeter condensed milk or sugar.
dont remember ever watching a travel vloger visiting a library. selamat datang ke malaysia
I went to Malaysia as a boy in the 80s. I think its changed a lot since then!
@@EASYTIGER10 - wow. In 80s.. Malaysia develops every 2-3 yrs phase.
@@EASYTIGER10 yes. Changed a lot.
My home country has changed indeed
@@EASYTIGER10 Wow very long time ago. You are very welcome to Malaysia again
@@EASYTIGER10 too many changes. Totally different now.
Malaysia, truly Asia. One of my favourite countries in Asia, the friendliest people and the best food. Greetings from Ireland, enjoy❤
@saolálainn Hi I wish to visit Ireland
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Thank u for ur kind words
Ah i missed sligo and temple bar area
@@CottageGurl 😍
Just came back after touring 2 weeks the whole of Malaysia. Love the culture, love the food, love the atmosphere and the people.
Don’t miss the king of fruits.
Loved the vibe in Malaysia, the people were welcoming and are clearly very Intellectual. It seems like a place worthy of much longer exploration at another time. Thank you for this little glimpse of the city and some if its infrastructure. Looking forward to the next stop 😊
I am looking forward to my next visit to Malaysia. Again Kuala Lumpur, but different side of the city, away from the city center. Definitely a place for more exploration
Thanks 🇲🇾😊
You may come to my place at Melaka/Malacca Historic City@@NikiProshin. You may search it at Google. It’s a Tourism and Historic City such as Penang in my country 🇲🇾. Trinity25Apr!. You’re most welcome too.
@@NikiProshin try visit us in sabah or sarawak.
@@NikiProshin yaa man outside of the capital also worth seeing too like the northern states Perlis for its 'healing',Penang and Kedah for it's food
Hey Nikki, I was in Malaysia 2 weeks ago! I always love visiting Malaysia- it's so chill!
In my opinion, this is probably one of the greatest video about malaysia that i have ever seen. No oversaturated claims, Actual honesty regarding some topics. and you went to places where people go in the daily! bravo. 10/10
@@dnlplayz4284 agree! That's y I am subscribing his channel today.
This makes me want to pack my bags and go to Malaysia! Wow. What an amazing country!
u r most welcome, my friend
been coming quite regularly to KL, it is one of my most favorite cities in the world. enjoyed looking at it through the eyes of a first-time visitor. and visiting the library never occurred to me, will definitely do that next time!
No, traditionally the rice in nasi lemak should be coconut milk rice (strong/soft taste of coconut milk). you can tell just by smelling it. If you find ordinary rice in nasi lemak, it means it is not authentic nasi lemak (failed nasi lemak). as a national food, the main part of nasi lemak is the rice.
It's not easy to get good nasi lemak anywhere unless you already knew the place for long. I only can taste the real nasi lemak if I cook by myself. But actually it's not difficult to make nasi lemak. You only need to taste the good nasi lemak then you can cook good nasi lemak... the sambal especially... you need to know how it should be tasted then you can cook your own.
A question for yall, do you prefer your nasi lemak
1) soft and a bit clumpy
or 2) firm and.. uh.. individually? Yknow one by one grain
@@KinDiedYesterday i really never thought about that. I usually eat the wrapped ones and usually it's clumpy.
@@jerungbiru55 interesting. My village only had the one by one grain style. Its good, but a bit dry since yknow, its the one by one grain thingy
@@norhaslindaibrahim5600 but still, for a nasi lemak to be good, the rice has to be the coconut milk one and using ordinary rice is a true dissapointment for me as a malaysian
The Malaysian restaurant in Tucson used to be my very favorite. Their cuisine is a fusion on cultures. I love it.
Wishing you many fusion burps!
(kinda rude but heartfelt 🤗)
@sherrillwhately7586: Wow, that bring back memories. In the mid-1990s I visited Tucson and was pleasantly surprised to find around 3 Malaysian restaurants. That was crazy as I live in San Diego which is far larger metropolis compared to Tucson. Yet, we have none. Not even a bistro (pretend food). Our closest are the few in Los Angeles and more option in San Francisco area (9 hour drive). Now, I just traveled to Malaysia almost every year to enjoy their food and do some sightseeing. One of the best time to visit is during Christmas - amazing decoration in almost all their shopping malls. Far better than anything we can find here in San Diego or even in Los Angeles (Hollywood and Beverly Hills included). Even comparing Del Amo Shopping Center in Torrance area, Malaysian malls are still insanely more spectacular.
@ The same wonderful family owned all three restaurants. Sadly they closed during the pandemic.
In 1988 I drove from Arkansas to LA and had lunch stop in Tucson.I am a Malaysian
@@adiman6452 Surprised you took that southern route instead of driving straight through via I-40 passing through Navajo land. At least you get to drive through San Diego via I-8. Road trips like that can be fun if you do it once in a while. I traveled across the world but have never been to Arkansas or neighboring states yet. Did you get a chance to try Malaysian/Indonesian restaurants in L.A.? Ate belachan and kangkong at Ramayani Westwood (near Beverly Hills) Indonesian Restaurant. Unfortunately they are permanently closed now.
Liking Malaysia more and more the longer I stay. I went to the library too and just love that people in Malaysia still value books and reading them, not just screens for reading 😊👍🏻
I like the postcards. You're the first foreign youtuber actually liking the postcards. The drawings on the postcards is just gorgeous. I have to get them as personal collections.
Many of them are lokamade, my favorite artist
Even tho im malaysian, I would totally buy those it looks rlly cool
Welcome to Malaysia brother! This country is one of a kind! 😃
Tepatnya negara didalam negara Karena dikuasai oleh Orang China Tiongkok India Bangladesh Nepal Rohingya 😊
@@suhanjayalian5044 ENGLISH PLEASE, OIC 👎!Q🤭
Thank you sir ❤🇲🇾
@@suhanjayalian5044 I wonder what happened to you to make you appear all over TH-cam always writing negative, sarcastic and racist comments all the time. I hope you realise that everytime we speak ill of others, it doesnt really reflect to those we speak ill off but it does show others what kind of person we are.
@@suhanjayalian5044 Saya suka negara konoha.. power siakkk
Malaysia looks like a really awesome place. It's very friendly to English speakers too. I'm surprised by that
Karena Rakyatnya enggak ngerti bahasa melayu makanya bahasa melayu enggak Laku disana
@suhanjayalian5044
English is taught as a second language in both elementary and high schools in Malaysia.
The girl in the video was fluent by Malaysian standard, but 90 percent of city-dwellers in Malaysia can speak at least some understandable form of English.
@@AshtonCoolman
u r always welcomed n fyi most Malaysians speak English as well
Yes English is taught as 2nd language in elementary and high schools (sekolah rendah dan menengah) here in Malaysia. When we enter colleges or universities, the books are mostly in English. We can speak Bahasa Melayu & English pretty well. Many are also fluent in both of these languages.
Thank you for visiting our country. Enjoy 🎉😎🥳🥰
Great video. I like how you interact with local people and avoid the crowds. Reading in the park and discussing books is so special! Wishing you all the very best for 2025.
The local coffee is from robusta beans, stronger than arabica or liberica coffee in the west. The coffee beans are roasted with caramel and margarine. A few other coffee variations are "cham" (coffee+ black tea+milk), "hor kar sai" (coffee with Milo - a chocolate malt drink). The type of milk used also is indicated by the name : "kopi see" (pronounced "c") is with added evaporated milk while "kopi susu" (milk) is with sweetened condensed milk.
That's cool to learn more about local styles of coffee! It's something I want to explore more during my next trip to Malaysia
Liberica is not common at all, I don't think I've ever seen it, but robusta is very common in western countries in cheaper coffee as well as traditional Italian espresso.
That's not to say robusta is actually worse or anything, it's cheaper in part because it's a lot more robust as a plant and more disease and pest resistant. The flavor tends to be bad when roasted lightly so it's usually roasted quite dark, but it has quite a classic coffee flavor and especially goes well with milk. Arabica has become more preferred over time here because it has more variety and complexity in flavor, especially when roasted light, but getting high quality Arabica is definitely more expensive and requires much more care in growing and processing.
Do not underestimate Malaysia, my friend. 😅 You've just scratched the surface of what Malaysia has to offer. Come back and visit our east coast and Borneo part as well.
@@ibnusaharibrother is it possible to live there permanently as a muslim family , even if you are not rich?
@feratbow yess, but better in countryside , not in the city like Kuala Lumpur or Selangor, you may feel comfortable living in Kedah or Kelantan or Terengganu for lower living cost
@annah7699 Agree but minus Terengganu. It has 2nd to KL in terms of cost of living.
I'm Malaysian and I've travelled to Russia, comparing both of these countries doesn't do either justice, i love Russia, the cityscape is beautiful and transportation is very accessible, I've tried the scooters in moscow, very fun, the market there is also great you can find lot's of antiques, my aunt bought lot's of em 😂.
My only complain is that it's cold there, and i came during fall, which to be expected especially since I've lived all my life in a tropical country. Hope you enjoyed our country as much as i enjoyed yours, love from Malaysia.
@@ramenfoxe2941 do you recommend going to Russia nowadays? i really like the country and i want to go visit but I’m unsure about the safety due to the current state of things.
Just think, we went from, this is what groceries cost for me and my grandmother in russia, to him blowing up, traveling and hundreds of thousands of people waiting for the next update ♥ cheers to your travels friend.
Thank you very much! That is something unimaginable for the past version of myself who just started doing these videos 5 years ago :)
@@NikiProshinIndeed! It's an incredible story, but I think the most important part of your story is that you're happy. Stay happy, for yourself and for the rest of us (>^-^)>
@@NikiProshinYou have done a superb job 👍🌍🛩️
Loved you visiting Malaysia, everyone so friendly, can’t wait to see next adventure.
That library was my friends and I's hangout place after school. we spent hours and hours there every day doing homework & studying. back then it was one of those cool libraries as it has many comfy spots for reading, hot drink vending machines & massage chairs. seems like there has been a major upgrade now in the library compared to my school days.
I love figuring out the train system every time I go to a new country. it's fun seeing the difference in each country. but of course, it can be a hassle too
The only person visited library. I like this kind of traveller 👍
Thank you Nicki for reminding me how much I love Malaysia!❤️
Lovely comment ❤
I watched this video over and is a jewel. Many others seem to agree. Be blessed Niki and yout subs!!
Welcome to Malaysia, this is a wonderful place for many reasons. Do explore Malaysia and share your experience
I lived in Malacca in 1968. I loved it and we go back now. Sadly, the heat doesn’t agree with me these days so I can’t stay outdoors as long as I used to. I saw the groundwork’s for the Petronas Towers on one visit and then went into KLCC when it was first built. Everyone is so friendly.
that is why we have a lots of shopping malls - we also can't bear the heat for longer exposure, so the best way to hang out during the day is in the mall, it has almost every basic facilities you can asked for (cooled spaces, toilets, food courts, prayer rooms to name a few). But for night we usually eat outside places like open air food vendors for their varieties & affordable prices.
Really enjoyed your video Niki, I have been watching you since back in the day when you were home checking out grocery prices, then the "special operation" started and thankfully you are safe.
Love Malaysia 🇲🇾 everyone was so friendly and helpful! Every conversation started with durian though! 😂 Great hair cut by the way 😊
hahaha I think every conversation starts with makan (eating)😂😂
Malasia negara dijual Bangladeshi India China Tiongkok 😊
👍👍👍💯
I traveled to Malaysia very often.. It's very diverse, and has a lot to offer if you travel around.
And the people are amazing.. Very honest and friendly
Thank you for visiting Malaysia. I rather live in somewhere that has winter and snow though. I hope to live in New Zealand. But my favourite Muslim country to live is Qatar. I lived there for 5 years.
Thanks 🙏🇲🇾😊
Malasia rumah bagi Bangladesh Nepal Rohingya China Tiongkok dan India itu sebabnya negara ini unik ibaratnya Ada Negara didalam Negara sehingga Ketika mendapati negara ini lebih kental Nuansa budaya Asing ketimbang Budaya pribumi.
@@suhanjayalian5044 iri ke.. suasana begitu tak ada di Konoha. Terima kenyataan...
@@suhanjayalian5044 Sy rindu suasana Hajatan Jakarta..🎉indah banget
Your style of travel is ideal. I wish you continued adventure and many new friends and foods.
Anyway From this video i'm really determined to visit Malaysia in year 2025, also sorry for some Indonesian (he's here try to make Malaysia look bad, by provoking Malaysians so yeah it can be said that he's just have any issues on himself) that just doesn't fell happy to leave youtuber alone if it's about Malaysia, oh again i'm sorry for disturbing you in this comment section, anyway greeting from Pontianak city, West Borneo.
@@enricoaldisuhanto4414 Thank you. West Kalimantan people are ethnically related to Malaysian Malays. The culture and dialect is almost similar. This Indonesian guy you mentioned is everywhere on posts about Malaysia especially by foreign tourists trying to put down Malaysia. We know from what he posted that he himself has never been to Malaysia.
@khairunna100 yup you're right oh btw i'm non muslim myself, and a chinese Indonesian, but seing he commenting such way, it seems that he just having own issues on himself, or even just hate Malaysia in sentimental way.
you will always be welcomed here, so please do come and enjoy your stay.. salam serumpun! 😊
@@YuuHikaru-h4c terima kasih kawan.👍
No worries its normal, we malaysians dont care and didn't want to waste our time for people like that. You are always welcome ❤
My husband is from the Far East (Japan) and when we were students at college, the Malaysian guys always invited him to what they were doing --hiking, hang-gliding, etc as he was friends with all of the Muslim-Malaysians (strict and not strict), Indian-Malaysians, Chinese-Malaysians, and native Malaysians. We stayed with them in the Malaysian House while waiting for Married Students Housing for the semester, and enjoyed a Care Package from one one the fellows mother with Malaysian spices. Wonderful food, but hot and spicy!
Wonder who are the “muslim-malaysian” & “native-Malaysians”. Your category is more complicated that us, the local 😂
@@shhas1483 muslim malaysian maybe for her mostly Malay people... Native Malaysian for other bumiputera like Orang asal, Dayak, Kadazan, Bidayuh, Bajau and others.
It's not strict or non strict Muslims. Islam practices prevention better than cure. Islam is to protect potential victims not the criminals. So it's more like practicing and less/no practicing.
@@MMMA-pt7mg Thanks for the clarification. I understood the 'strict' ones lived upstairs and prayed frequently, and the guys downstairs that weren't so strict, prayed less frequently. My understanding of religious differences though superficial, was that they were all great fellows --there were a few young women as well but of course stayed in the dorms or with other women. Many came to US (at my college) on scholarships and were quite young, and unfortunately some got into grips of Americans that were quite devilish criminals, but fortunately there was a supportive community.
Love, love, love! What a nice taste of a country I'll never see, otherwise. Thank you, so much! Your videos are worth waiting for. 🙂
@@marilynhaverly570 come on over 😁
Excellent video.
I hope to visit Malaysia one day. That part of the world is becoming very popular with tourists from Britain.
Visiting the library and market, plus joining local meet up groups are great ways to get to know the country and meet other people, especially if you are travelling on your own.
I love following your travels…TH-cam at it’s absolute best 👍
Thanks, Niki. Makes me want to visit Malaysia.
Thai and Malaysia airlines do the most amazing onboard meals.
Hi Niki, Welcome To Malaysia 🇲🇾. Если Ты Захочешь Узнать, Я Малайский Малаец И Могу Говорить По-Русский!
recommended menu:
1. 檳城亞參叻沙麵 Penang assam laksa
2. 檳城福建蝦麵 Hokkien prawn mee
3. 檳城炒粿條 Penang char kuey teow
4. 義蓮青冬炎麵 green tomyam noodle
5. 廣式竹昇麵 Tok Tok Mee noodle
6. 鴨肉粿條湯 duck kuey teow soup
7. 日昇燒鴨飯 Jit Seng roasted duck rice
8. 亞依淡鴨飯 Air Hitam duck rice
9. 伍秀澤海南雞飯 Hainan chicken rice
10. 姚氏姐妹炒粿角 char koay kak
11. 金馬倫蔬菜火鍋 Cameron steamboat
12. 怡保芽菜雞 Ipoh sprout chicken
13. 肉醬咖喱吐司 roti bakar kacang phool
14. 酥小蒙牛肉餅 Mon Chinese beef roti
15. 適苑粵菜 Sek Yuen Yue cuisine
16. 海腳人海鮮米粉 seafood noodle
17. 麗豐啦啦米粉 Lai Foong lala noodle
18. 河婆園擂茶 Hor Poh lui cha
19. 鐘格安班飯 Congkak nasi ambeng
20. 禤記瓦煲雞飯 Heun Kee claypot rice
21. 王美記燒肉 Wong Mei Kee roast pork
22. 斯里蘭卡咖哩蟹 Aliyaa curry crab
23. 新記牛肉粉 Shin Kee beef noodle
24. 燒烤榴蓮巴丁魚 pais patin tempoyak
25. 水煮榴蓮巴丁 masak patin tempoyak
26. 咖哩牛肉乾 beef rendang
27. 娘惹黄姜炸鸡 ayam goreng kunyit
28. 馬來式椰香烤雞 ayam percik
29. 羊肉印度香料飯 nasi bryani mutton
30. 印度烤餅烤雞 naan, tandoori ayam
31. 印度奶油雞 butter chicken masala
32. 椰漿鴨蛋 masak lemak telur itik
33. 椰漿牛肉 masak lemak daging salai
34. 濕炒粿條 kuey teow goreng basah
35. 手抓蕉葉飯 banana leaf rice
36. 扁擔飯 nasi kandar
37. 東海岸達崗飯 nasi dagang
38. 藍花飯 nasi kerabu
39. 印度甩餅 roti canai
40. 椰漿飯 nasi lemak
41. 羊肉湯 sup kambing
42. 街頭漢堡 Ramly burger
43. 巴生肉骨茶 Klang bak kut teh
44. 加影沙嗲肉串 Kajang satay
45. 芙蓉燒包 Seremban siew pow
46. 馬六甲雞飯粒 Malacca chicken rice
47. 馬來油飯 nasi beriani gam
48. 麻坡香辣烤魚餅 Muar otak-otak
49. 萬隆麵 mee Bandung
50. 馬來滷麵 mee rebus
51. 新山三樓炒米粉 JB sanlou beehoon
52. 柔佛叻沙 laksa Johor
53. 米糕椰漿蔬菜湯 lontong kuah lodeh
54. 砂拉越哥羅麵 Sarawak kolok mee
55. 砂拉越叻沙 laksa Sarawak
56. 沙巴醃鯖魚 Sabah Hinava
57. 清蒸瀨尿蝦 steamed udang lipan
58. 港蒸筍殼魚 steamed soon hock fish
59. 燒烤魔鬼魚 sting ray ikan pari bakar
60. 參巴魷魚/蝦 sambal sotong/udang
61. 娘惹酸辣魚 asam pedas ikan
62. 馬來風光 kangkung belacan
63. 印尼雞湯 soto ayam
64. 斋月清真雜錦粥 bubur lambuk
65. 暹羅米粉 mee Siam
66. 炸香蕉果 goreng pisang
67. 炸菠蘿蜜果 goreng cempedak
68. 東海岸炸魚條 keropok lekor
69. 娘惹椰絲球 kuih onde-onde
70. 娘惹九層糕 Nyonya kiuh lapis
71. 三角椰絲糕 kuih koci
72. 香蕉片 kerepek pisang
73. 木薯片 kerepek ubi
74. 福建花生貢糖 kacang tumbuk
75. 印度圈圈餅 murukku
76. 鳳梨酥 tart nenas
77. 豆沙餅 tambun biscuit
78. 香蕉蛋糕 Hiap Joo banana cake
79. 米漿椰漿糕 Ravi's apom manis
80. 曼煎粿 apam balik
81. 囉惹 粿汁 麵粉粿湯 椰醬吐司 肉乾
82. 香蘭糯米糕 墨西哥咖啡麵包 咖哩角
83. 泰式香蘭椰奶馬蹄糕
84. 娘惹珍多冰 chendol
85. 摩摩喳喳 bubur cha cha
86. 椰花酒 air nira kelapa
87. 血腥瑪麗變化版 Asam Boi Mary
88. 芒果冰沙 mango smoothie
89. 西瓜荔枝冰沙 jus tembikai lychee
90. 冰豆蔻汁 ice nutmeg juice
91. 冰椰子汁 air kelapa ais
92. 冰甘蔗汁 air tebu ais
93. 冰仙草 cincau ais
94. 冰羅漢果 luo han guo ais
95. 冰沙梨酸梅汁 kedondong asam boi
96. 冰檸檬酸梅汁 limau asam boi ais
97. 冰蘋果酸梅汁 apple asam boi ais
98. 冰六味湯 laicikang dessert herbal ais
99. 白咖啡 white coffee
100. 蜂蜜拉茶 teh ais madu
101. 玫瑰奶露 sirap Bandung
102. 榴蓮 durian D200, D197, D175, D24
103. 山竹 水翁 紅毛丹 杜古 西瓜 火龍果
Wahhhh 😮look like all must try menu was enlisted 👍
Your view on Malaysia is so refreshing for me as a local. It's great that you enjoyed the library & the reading meetups out of everything, very unique of you to be curious on that part. Anyways, really loved this video! Subscribed and looking forward for more.
The moment i saw you going to the library and buying postcards, you are automatically my favorite kind of people. definitely subscribing!!! the next time you're in Malaysia, come visit Penang. I'll show you around!
Sincerely,
A fellow Malaysian reader and postcard lover.
Hey, Malaysian here! Glad you enjoyed Malaysia! For 11:23 , you take a spoon and fill up the hole with the juice then you swallow it whole. I just had it last week at the same exact place. It was delicious.
Thanks
Thanks!
Malaysians are friendly, curious and humble. It's population is diverse. Safe travels and happy New Year! From Malaysia
Public libraries are great for travelers! If you ever visit the city of Calgary in Alberta province of Canada, I highly recommend their main public library. It's architecturally beautiful inside and has some really educational and interesting exhibits. In North America, public libraries are always free to visit and hang out in.
👋 Hello Niki! Thank you for sharing your Malaysian experiences! Malaysia Looks nice there! I'm always impressed with how quick you settle yourself in a new country and surroundings. Piece of cake for you! Experienced traveler for sure! Enjoyed seeing the architecture, different food's you tried, the library and the friendly people you spoke with. Enjoyed this video very much!👍❤❤❤❣️😊
Hi Lori! Glad you've enjoyed this video, I've surely enjoyed this short stay in Malaysia
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Thank you Niki for sharing your travels and stop overs. Malaysia looks like a nice place to visit.
I'm very happy to see you healthy and mentally strong
I must say that ‘Malaysia truly Asia’ is really a good slogan coined by the tourism board, derived from a good blend of the main ethnicities in the country who were originally from each corner of Asia - Malay, Chinese, Indian. Of course like how Niki was doing, one of the best ways to experience the local culture is thru the local cuisines. 🎉 Perhaps next time in Chinatown KL, you might want to visit RexKL, an old cinema refurbished into a mix-used building - coffee, food, drinks, library, exhibition, etc.
*the naming of Chinatown KL is actually to match with tourists’ impression of visiting a place with chinese settlers in the old days. However due to a big chinese population in the nation, there wasn’t any places in KL named as chinatown 😅
*Pasar Seni station is also an interchange station with LRT & MRT if you notice the two colour codes on the way-finding.
Excellent comment.
I’m sure that a visit to China Town would be very tasty! 😋🍜🥡🥢
Malasia antara percampuran Budaya Asia Selatan seperti Bangladesh Nepal Rohingya India dan Asia Timur seperti China Tiongkok Taiwan Hongkong tidak heran Semua tempat di malasia dipenuhi nuansa Budaya Asing.
Sangat kecil menemukan Budaya Lokal.
Apalagi Negara ini tidak memiliki identitas satupun dari segi Budaya dan Bahasa 😊
@@suhanjayalian5044 eja Malaysia pun tak betul. Tapi dalam dunia orang2 kau je lah betul..orang lain semua salah.
@@suhanjayalian5044 perhaps we can expand our horizons to accept diversity is also a form of ‘budaya’? It is not a new thing though 😆
@@suhanjayalian5044 Bahasa Melayu yang digunakan oleh indonesia. Indonesia identiti curi Bahasa Melayu.
A well produced video. Enjoyed watching it until the end. 😊
I left Malaysia the day after this was uploaded! I am from Australia and I had a pretty good time celebrating Christmas.
Spent three weeks in Malaysia in 2023, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi and absolutely adored it.
Can't wait to go back and visit different parts.
Thanks for visiting our country. It really a hidden gem at least in Southeast Asia countries
Niki every video is such a good surprise. You always show what is very local. But I never thought I would get a book recommendation. I do like Asian ghost stories and I'm going to get the book that nice young woman Alia recommended.
You never know what to expect when you join such random events like that book club! Good that is an interesting book to read :)
Ghost and paranormal stories are always best heard by mouth. The local old folks somehow are being just that fascinating to make you feel like you're living the story, when they tell about their stories and experiences in dealing with paranormal incidents. Malaysia can be quite mysterious and has huge amount of mysticism values and untold stories when it comes to this part.
if you come to the next time malaysia , stop by here in malaysia ipoh old town , got many white coffee too lol many delicious food as well too cheaper too. peace and enjoy your holidays too.
Ipoh is the most underrated place in Malaysia for me. I missed it on my first few visits but now I spend more and more time there each visit.
Hi Niki. Been following your TH-cam channel since your price comparison videos in Russia way back in 2022. I enjoyed your videos of your time in Russia, Turkiye, Thailand and Vietnam.
As a fellow KLIte it is refreshing seeing a foreigner feature the Kuala Lumpur City Library in any TH-cam videos. I personally have not been here as car parking is difficult around this area (I mean I could take the public transport but yeah....blame it on the car-centric culture of my country)
It is also very heartening to see people actually reading in this library. In recent years there has been an explosion of bookshops in shopping malls in Malaysia, particularly within the Klang Valley. Books are now more easily accessible, varied and you get tax breaks for buying books.
I hope you enjoyed your time in Malaysia and I hope to see more of your videos in Malaysia soon!
Thank You so much! We enjoyed this!
Niki, the new approach of taking your time and leveling up on the quality of the video makes your content worth waiting for! Excellent video.
you anak, is the only tourist so far to update on your time spend in the library. 👍👍👍
Beautiful city ~ loved looking at those skyscrapers! If you're still there, or when you go back again, do one of your incredible grocery store tours! 🤗👍
For those who's planning a trip to Malaysia, Feb ~ May will be the best time; avoid Oct ~ Mid Jan as this is the rainy and monsoon season, you can't visit the beautiful islands at the east coast due to rough sea condition (most island resorts are closed during this period). Jun ~ Sept is OK if you don't mind extremely hot weather.
Personally I adore Roti Canai!
@@joannestimson9641 we love roti canai 🥰
You can find Nasi Kerabu and east malaysian dish at Kak Som from Kampung Baru district. There is amazing Nasi Lemak from Wanjo at the same area as well. In the evenings, you can find Ramly burger and satay (meat skewer with spices) that comes with peanut sauce.
Looks like you know about Malaysian food. In the video, I saw him eating a dish called "Pani Puri". I have never seen or heard of this before. The name sounded Indian. Is it an Indian dish? Do you dip the ball in the soup or pour the soup into the ball before you eat? I have traveled to Malaysia many times before but never seen this dish before. I will need to try it next time. I have tried all sorts of exotic foods. My wife keeps telling me to document all this finding before I forget. I guess she is right. I will need to create a special Google Docs to keep all of this notes. That way I can access it from anywhere and from any device. Things like I will need to visit Kampung Baru when I travel there next time.
@@RofieeTwo Pani Puri is Indian food. First time I see it on sale for me as well.
@@RofieeTwopani puri is indian and so good, my colleagues and friends tend to buy some and enjoy it around Deepavali time
@@RofieeTwo you can use save notes on Google Map. easier
When I was young last century I use to follow my mum to Central Market .it was a wet market selling fish meat veg etc etc. then it was change to cottage industry. There was even a 2nd hand book shop . Now it has evolve with good court. High time to go again
I've been following you since you left Russia. Thanks for allowing my eyes to travel while I am safe in my own home
Thanks!
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Thank you very much!
1000 miles, It's the same hotel that i was staying, the lady who is working in the reception is super nice.
The nasi kerabu postcard one. I also bought it for my own souvenier even though i always ate nasi kerabu here 😂 Those postcards really pretty right🥰
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Just because you introduced us to the local book club and you actually shared your experience in our local KL library. Totally different content for such a short trip in Malaysia! ❤
I love how people dedicate time to daily reading. Your food looks really yummy. Enjoy your short cut and your new adventures.
Terima kasih for visiting Malaysia. Please come again.
Hi Niki, just for your information, a ‘storage space’ you were describing, in the library, in the US, we call a locker/ locker compartment, or the locker room, as it pertains to the whole facility.
Locker room, got it!
Thanks for sharing your experience here. Your video is very pleasing and enjoyable to watch. I especially liked that you have visited the library and shown us how it feels and looked like. I missed going to the library. Used to do that when I was a kid.
the libraries here are lovely, happy to hear your experience in KL!
David and Goliath story is inside Al Quran, if iam not mistaken in Surah Al Baqarah, in Arabic is the story if Talut and Prophet Daud
Thank you so much for portraying my country in such a good light. I LOVE that your focus is more on what the locals do around the city and your getting to know them. So glad you enjoyed your short stay. Please do make your way back here for a longer time whenever you can. Salaams, Niki.
Oh recommendation. Make a side trip to the state of Terengganu and try joining the squid-catching (candat sotong) sessions with the locals and also visit their traditional boat-making facilities. Or you can also make your way up north to Penang and experience the local street food culture there. Another thing you could do is visit our national forest reserve "Taman Negara" and enjoy our nature and the activities it offers. Or go to another state, Perak, and join spelunking expeditions in the many limestone caves there and visit the quaint city of Ipoh with its artisanal wonders, also the origins of our Ipoh White Coffee. Another place you could go is the UNESCO site, the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, showcasing our geological, biological, and cultural heritage.
Roti canai for breakfast is usually not for Europeans. We are different, in terms of staple foods, tastes and tongues. Some of my acquaintances from Europe who study here in Malaysia are the same, but in a year of living here, every morning they look for roti canai / nasi lemak etc. and eat like a local. Now they are back in Europe, and they say they miss Malaysian food. You can't really get to know Malaysia in just a few days. in this video, You only learn less then 5% about Malaysia.
I would propose Europeans to eat Roti Canai with condensed milk. Similar flavour profile as croissant 😂
In Malaysia, we modify the roti canai based on our liking. My mom’s is one of the best, it such a wonderful memory when my dad & mom used our dining table to ‘spread’ the roti 😂
Malaysia truly asia.. u can have a quick review about two main culture of asia like chinese malaysian culture and indian malaysian culture..we also got expats like arabian immigrants, asean immigrans like indonesian, thai malaysian, and all ppl around the region who live in malaysia.. its multicultural diverse produce a blend of harmonic society and we called it malaysia truly asia
Niki, to travel along is quite daring. I admire that about your travels.
You really know how to navigate yourself into local society, learning the ins and outs about their coulture.
Great job!
You should try FRIM forest for picnic, tall giant trees in Kepong, KL
Good prespective.....wellcome to Malaysia. Come explore the Borneo part of Malaysia there are Sabah and Sarawak
I love your pov in your videos, hopefully you're doing great everyday!
Your hair cut looks so great!! So handsome♥️♥️
4:14 I love the city scape. In most US cities, this mix of large and small is discouraged by complex zoning overlays.
To be honest, the city council wanted to demolish all the old buildings long ago for a better town planning purpose, but things became a political and racial controversies, so the plan has to be shelved.
I am a Malaysian who has been to the US, and I found the US cities planning, with its "block" zoning method is more efficient, though at bit "soulless".
Hi Niki - Appreciate the info about the sleep mask.
I love your description of the countries you visit. You are like a tour guide - only better. I wish you a Happy New Year next week. Take care and continue to enjoy your travels.
Cheers! 🍁🍁
Malaysia is a nice and kind country i’m from Malaysia and i love it so much everybody is so kind
Once you travel outside the big cities in Selangor and KL, you will discover lots of villages and forest in other states. The difference in lifestyle, the living pace and modernity level is significant. KL and Selangor when combined contribute almost 40% of Malaysia's GDP.
of course, but even within KL itself and greater Klang Valley, there are many nature around. just around the Zoo Negara are there are many spots for hiking & camping & waterfall. even near Bangsar you can find hiking spots. you just have to know where to look.
I’ve visited a few places around Malaysia 10 years ago and that was really interesting. Loved Kota Kinabalu the most that trip
Everybody out there, you're wellcomed to Malaysia on March 2025 in conjunction with Ramadan when Muslims will be fasting and throughout the month Food Bazaars will be organized every evening whole in the country. Surely you will see many types of food and drink sales that are not available in other countries at cheap prices. You will not be disappointed because at that time many Foreign Tourists come to enliven the Food Festival and decorations. Don't worry about eating when you buy at that time because Malaysians understand that you are a tourist, except Muslim Malaysians will eat only when it's time to break the fast.. Don't miss this opportunity only once a year❤
Hlovate! This person is millenials and early genz fave author. Especially if you're science stream kid struggling through school and university. Youthful but still full of wisdom
I'm really enjoying your videos Niki. Great content, well edited, nicely narrated.
I know you from tiktok, and seems like you havent being so active there, i dont know. Glad i found you in YT and surprisingly visiting my country!! yeay!!! have you visiting our local supermarket yet? or you already leave?
Welcome to Malaysia🎉
The old shoplots Infront of your hotels dates back to pre wars. Unfortunately conservation didnt start start earlier. Some of the buildings make way for modern buildings.