Malaysia Is So Underrated (Compared to Thailand)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ธ.ค. 2024

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  • @SeanGranseeTravel
    @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +106

    CORRECTIONS:
    - I'm seeing varying stats about the percentage of Malaysians that are Muslim, anywhere from 60% to 75%. It seems like somewhere closer to 60% is more accurate.
    - As a tourist, I got the impression that Malaysia is a Muslim country. The commenters of this video cannot agree on whether Malaysia is a Muslim country or a secular country.

    • @haziq-ei8zb
      @haziq-ei8zb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

      malaysia is a muslim country mate

    • @moonmoonStar
      @moonmoonStar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      difficult to define.. malaysia has an official religion which is Islam, majority are muslims, and malaysia is member of OIC. generally the rules for example no kissing in public area are based on islamic values. however there are freedom to practice other religions freely, we celebrate deepavali christmas chinese new years with public holidays. it's a mixture in my opinion, not that Islamic like Saudi nor fully secular like the West. ☺️

    • @ericwalker1310
      @ericwalker1310 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

      i mean yeah Islam is Official religion for Malysia.. but again most of tourist thought Malaysia is Muslim country but kinda no

    • @salmaishaq9512
      @salmaishaq9512 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Fyi.... sharia law also practiced here that applies to Muslims only. The so called secular country only perceived by people who know little about Malaysia.

    • @samchan3240
      @samchan3240 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They treated other races as a 3rd class citizens,they are Muslim country

  • @etew.5255
    @etew.5255 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +309

    I heard someone say, "You want to make your money in Singapore, party in Thailand and live in Malaysia".

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

      Yeah, I’ve heard that a lot. Sounds like the dream!

    • @Rayqal_godzilla
      @Rayqal_godzilla 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

      We Malaysian heard that alot🤦

    • @cmfad7427
      @cmfad7427 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​​@@SeanGranseeTravel Malaysia top 10 the most peacefully country in the world 2024

    • @shahir7773
      @shahir7773 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      I'm Malaysian, currently working at Singapore, frequently going to Thailand to enjoy my life...hehehe

    • @Shah-cd7fp
      @Shah-cd7fp 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Nice quote.. earn money from Singapore & spend it in Thailand while you are staying in Malaysia

  • @mdroslanabdulghani4431
    @mdroslanabdulghani4431 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +480

    If you are looking for booze, party, sex, you will be better served in Thailand. Malaysia is for more family oriented tourists. Malaysia is underrated. Better to keep it that way.

    • @rajamyusoff4339
      @rajamyusoff4339 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      Agreed

    • @za8766
      @za8766 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Second

    • @azizahabdullah1143
      @azizahabdullah1143 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Betul, thailand ada tiga "S", malaysia cuma ada dua jer which isn't a bad thing, work it out!

    • @clarifier88
      @clarifier88 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

      Totally agreed. We like to keep it that way. Less tourists, less foreign karens xD

    • @thojiro
      @thojiro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Tell that to those Malaysian and 30+ millions visitors who went there. Yeah, they only went there for those reasons. They are all horny tourists and wanna party and have sex all days. What a logic 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @shaufiqfauzi6640
    @shaufiqfauzi6640 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +447

    I've rather let my country being underated and let Singapore and Thailand being overated. We Malaysian like it that way.

    • @secrets.295
      @secrets.295 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      Underrated means complacent. Don't settle for complacency, always strive to go global.

    • @azizahabdullah1143
      @azizahabdullah1143 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Isn't better for malaysia to become noticed and more well-known globally rather than being under-rated, as long as it is not over-rated. Would you rather your country is regarded as mediocre, not worth visiting?

    • @ROYAL_REBEL
      @ROYAL_REBEL 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@secrets.295
      Not necessarily.
      I believe the country has done a lot to market Malaysia globally, but we're conservative and do not offer the same tourism brands as Thailand & the Philippines.
      BKK is the most visited city in the world. Why? Because of its thriving sex industry, one element that makes it difficult for conservative countries to compete against.
      KL is also one of the most visited cities in the world. It's currently at #6.
      NY is #7,
      Istanbul is at #8,
      and Tokyo is at #9.
      The Most Visited Cities in the World
      Rank City Total International Visitors
      1 Bangkok 22.78 Million Visitors
      2 Paris 19.10 Million Visitors
      3 London 19.09 Million Visitors
      4 Dubai 15.93 Million Visitors
      5 Singapore 14.67 Million Visitors
      6 Kuala Lumpur 13.79 Million Visitors
      7 New York 13.60 Million Visitors
      8 Istanbul 13.40 Million Visitors
      9 Tokyo 12.93 Million Visitors
      10 Antalya 12.41 Million Visitors
      11 Seoul 11.25 Million Visitors
      12 Osaka 10.14 Million Visitors
      13 Makkah 10 Million Visitors
      14 Phuket 9.89 Million Visitors
      15 Pattaya 9.44 Million Visitors
      16 Milan 9.10 Million Visitors
      17 Barcelona 9.09 Million Visitors
      18 Palma de Mallorca 8.96 Million Visitors
      19 Bali 8.26 Million Visitors
      20 Hong Kong SAR 8.23 Million Visitors

    • @evoo1714
      @evoo1714 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      ​​@@azizahabdullah1143😁👍.

    • @AimanMohtar1787
      @AimanMohtar1787 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We Malaysian muslim ..
      We live n believe In the Qur'an, Allah SWT has made us the people of the Prophet Muhammad SAW as an intermediate people, that is, a people who are qualified to testify to mankind about what is right and what is wrong:
      The words of Allah SWT:
      وَكَذلِكَ جَعَلْنَاكُمْ عَلَيْكُمْ عَلَيْكُمْ martyrs
      al-Baqarah: 143
      Meaning: "And thus (as We have guided you to the straight path), We have made you (O people of Muhammad) a chosen and just people, so that you are worthy to be the ones who testify to mankind (about what is right and what is wrong) ) and the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad) will be the one who explains the truth of your actions."
      Imam al-Baghawi (510 H) quotes in his interpretation from al-Kalbi regarding the meaning of "middle people" are members or religious followers who are just between being excessive (extreme) in worship and lax in carrying out the religious shari'a which these two characteristics is highly criticized in religion. [See: Ma'alim al-Tanzil, 174-175/1]
      Based on the question above, the hadith was narrated by Imam al-Baihaqi (458 H) in his book:

  • @muhd7144
    @muhd7144 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +110

    As a Malaysian who has been to Thailand countless times, I think you summarise the two countries very well. Excellent...!!!

  • @moonmoonStar
    @moonmoonStar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +191

    to be honest, malaysians in general would love malaysia to be underrated rather than overrated and overcrowded. our aim is for family and kids oriented tourism while thailand is for fun party and sxx tourism. anyway thanks for the review. ☺️

    • @zaslinaumi2182
      @zaslinaumi2182 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Agreed

    • @kyo4156
      @kyo4156 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      💯 at the same time we are welcoming the tourist as well, but if you ask us as a local, we prefer being "underrated"

    • @apuspeak8764
      @apuspeak8764 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      welcoming rohingya banglades

    • @moonmoonStar
      @moonmoonStar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@apuspeak8764 we have been welcoming Chinese and Indians. so ? do any Cina or Melayu or India want to work angkat sampah and cuci longkang ? or you want to do that ?

    • @apuspeak8764
      @apuspeak8764 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@moonmoonStar yes, if they're paid handsomely and the market are not over saturated by cheap slavery that are paid menial wage unfit for current living standard. not everyone are meant to be high achievers and some are displaced forcefully by unfair nepotistic system too while others are willing to clean up as they're therapeutic, as long as the WAGE are paid, not stolen by the employers to fund their lux cars and holidays.

  • @EGO0808
    @EGO0808 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +105

    I live in both cities, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, being a Caucasian / European. I hold residency in both and honestly, each of these cities / countries has its own character. Bangkok is way more intense, rowdy, noisy and brutal, whereas Kuala Lumpur is more laid back, traffic is less congested and the people are actually smiling more in KL, than in the land of smiles / Bangkok. Both are located in the tropics, hot and humid all year around. Both suffer at times from bad pollution / haze and costwise there isn’t much difference either, Bangkok being more expensive (double), when it comes to housing. And even though Thailand is predominantly Buddhist and Malaysia predominantly Islamic, religion is more within the people’s minds, than it is on the street or in regulations. You will not be confronted in any way with any religious rulings or dealings, if you choose not to be around a mosque or a temple. Malaysians in general are laid back and friendly, hospitable and interested to meet foreigners, with a good command of English, whereas the Thai in general are a bit more reserved and English is not widely spoken everywhere. When it comes to the stereotyping of sex tourism, of course Bangkok is in the face, but don’t be mistaken, Kuala Lumpur has its’ massage parlours and prostitution as well. It is just less visible, but it is there, when you look for it. Foodwise, Malaysia may have more variety and a diverse palate, whereas Thai food is, well, Thai food. Both countries love their spicy dishes and you’re in food heaven, if you like hot, bold flavours.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thanks for the detailed comment! We’ve actually been considering living in either Bangkok or KL for a year. We have a good feel for Bangkok after spending a month there, but we only spent 4 days in KL so we aren’t as familiar with it.
      Which city do you end up spending more time in?

    • @EGO0808
      @EGO0808 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

      @@SeanGranseeTravel put it like this: I am always happy to come to Bangkok, but also happy to leave after a while, whereas I am always happy to come to KL and not really wish to leave so much. In KL we live right opposite the Petronas Towers in KLCC downtown, in Bangkok we stay at the riverside. Both are nice to stay, but Bangkok just gets to you (or better, us) after a while.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@EGO0808 Thank you! This makes me excited to come back to KL someday and give it more of a chance beyond the typical tourist experience.

    • @MereDustOnEarth
      @MereDustOnEarth 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      on point (I'm from kl).😊

    • @Theresa-e8u
      @Theresa-e8u 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Fact

  • @kenlee8335
    @kenlee8335 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +287

    don't come to 🇲🇾 because once you came here, you will fall in love with 🇲🇾 and you refused to go home to where you are from, because everything is affordable here, food is good, living is comfort, city is very green, wheather is good, shopping is good till you drop 🤣🤣🤣

    • @agnescheah0785
      @agnescheah0785 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @samchan3240
      @samchan3240 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

      Unfriendly and rude peoples

    • @Nasiorm
      @Nasiorm 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @silizoink7558
      @silizoink7558 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@samchan3240butohpakhang

    • @hanisrosli5484
      @hanisrosli5484 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

      ​@@samchan3240only you

  • @bboysjb
    @bboysjb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +127

    As a malay i grow up eating, Malay, Chinese, Indian, Thai food depend on my appetite that day, if i craving Middle Eastern or European food i just hit the mall, or on lazy day just go to American fast food restaurant eat what foreinger eat. Life is full of flavors.

    • @smarinaabdullah5452
      @smarinaabdullah5452 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      exactly..same with me 😆

    • @bboysjb
      @bboysjb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@smarinaabdullah5452 yes absolutely akak, not to forget far east food like japan and korea yummy too. We the malay didnt just eat one boring and same junk food like thai street selling. As long as halal we eat it all, bless by cheap prices

    • @Bunggil
      @Bunggil 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@bboysjb
      I am craving for halal hokkien mee, like the ones in SIN. Where do I get one in KL?

    • @bboysjb
      @bboysjb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@Bunggil honestly malay very particular with halal food, so i eat halal hokkien mee only at my local china muslim restaurant here all over setapak area KL

    • @Millielai12
      @Millielai12 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@Bunggil You can easily cook at home. Sautéed prawns w garlic and oil. Once fragrant ,crack 2 eggs scrambled add 2 cups water,sesame oil,oysters sauce,soy sauce,sugar,white pepper and let it boil. Then add the laksa noodles or bihun (30%)and yellow mee(70%). Add tauge bean sprouts,and Chinese chives(cover the pan/wok but if u like them more raw then add last).

  • @arii1987
    @arii1987 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +92

    Actually, we have a lot of tourists. In fact, last year we had more than Thailand. However, our tourist come mostly from South Asia, Southeast Asia, EastA-sia and the Middle East. Not white folks. We have a large community of Koreans and Japanese living in Malaysia. Along with Chinese tourist and the daily commute of Singaporeans to Malaysia for holidays and shopping. Indonesians are regular visitors to Malaysia especially for medical tourism. During hot-summer season, we have a huge influx of Middle Eastern tourist.
    We also have tens of thousands of international students in our various public and private universities and private schools as Malaysia is an Education Hub.
    Thailand is our close family and I would love for tourists to visit both Malaysia and Thailand as West Malaysia is connected by land. Why pick only one when you can go to both and maybe make a rendezvous to Singapore too.
    All you need to do is search for Malaysia in TH-cam and you will find so many vlogs.

    • @user-jt3dw6vv4x
      @user-jt3dw6vv4x 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Malaysia is becoming popular with Australians now. I'm from Australia and there was an article published in Australia's largest news site about how Malaysia is rising in popularity among Australian travellers.

    • @ahmadzakimohdnor6339
      @ahmadzakimohdnor6339 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      So true. Very bright explanations and facts

    • @jesusnotgod5635
      @jesusnotgod5635 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-jt3dw6vv4x I welcome you to visit Malaysia.

  • @pawancheekmarican320
    @pawancheekmarican320 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    Dear Sean, I think your analysis of thailand and malaysia is one of the best that i have come across so far on youtube. Congrats.

  • @fitrishukridigital1336
    @fitrishukridigital1336 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    Pretty accurate description of Malaysia vs Thailand. As a Malaysian, lets stay underrated.

  • @AzzrudinJamil
    @AzzrudinJamil 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +228

    Keep malaysia a secret. We love it that way. 😅

    • @aungmyintoo4635
      @aungmyintoo4635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      So, we have to boycott Malaysia isn't it?

    • @salmaishaq9512
      @salmaishaq9512 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      ​@@aungmyintoo4635yes you can do that. It will gain more visitors to come to Malaysia. 😂

    • @kariikan1484
      @kariikan1484 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@aungmyintoo4635 This type myanmar so obsessed with us. Can't help when your country is a shith0le

    • @noorlailahamzah2480
      @noorlailahamzah2480 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You can do whatever you want​@@aungmyintoo4635

    • @azizahabdullah1143
      @azizahabdullah1143 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      If your country is a "secret", then it won't be the most visited country, beating thailand and KL won't be ranked the 6th most visited city in the world. Is that how you like it? Looks like you don't want your country to be known golabally!! Aneh sungguh!

  • @AlanKangBanMeng-sv5en
    @AlanKangBanMeng-sv5en 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

    Malaysia is more into family oriented
    Thailand is more into entertainment. If you intend to relocate with your family then malaysia is the place. Food, accomodation, transportation are really affordable. Malaysia has one of the best health care in the world.

  • @Salbiyyah
    @Salbiyyah 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    It's great that you have made this video. I hope some people in US with Islamophobia gets some eye opener..

  • @caseystevens8302
    @caseystevens8302 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +103

    Thailand is more for backpackers. Malaysia tend to attract more high value visitors from Japan, Korea, UK and the Middle East with money and plans to retire there as well.

    • @samraj3179
      @samraj3179 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bag Packers?

    • @najairashid3976
      @najairashid3976 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Backpacker is the term

    • @samraj3179
      @samraj3179 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@najairashid3976 that's the correct term.

    • @caseystevens8302
      @caseystevens8302 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@samraj3179 My bad. Corrected.

    • @PJoeyCho
      @PJoeyCho 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Why do you have to worry whether they are rich or budget tourists while they have flied over the ocean to boost your tourism industry?
      They use money not blank paper to pay for traveling.
      And expected that in 2024 Thailand will have 100 billion USD revenue from tourism industry.

  • @didierdenice7456
    @didierdenice7456 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    I travelled in Thailand and in Malaysia 34 years ago ! (1990) And that was also my conclusion... Malaysia was already very much underrated compared to Thailand !
    So I have to smile when someone today just discovers that fact ! 😉

  • @jessl9727
    @jessl9727 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +25

    Malaysian government ( the local district and town councils etc.) is trying to house all the street food vendors and hawkers in food courts in order to make sure that the streets stay clean and also to see to the safety of the customers. It is also to avoid traffic jams on busy roads.

  • @benfishermin
    @benfishermin 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

    Nice video! I'm glad I went to Malaysia for a visa run, I ended up really enjoying it much more than I ever expected to. I love that Thailand is so close and it's very easy to go in between the two.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Yeah, I definitely enjoyed Malaysia more than I expected to as well.
      I’ve been watching your videos ever since you were in Bali, and it’s been awesome to see you get settled in Malaysia.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    As neighbours we love each other. Actually the 2nd highest visitors to thailand is malaysian. First is chinese mainland.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      It's great that the two countries get along so well!
      I wish that was the case in more of the world. The moment we got to South Korea, I got a lot of "we hate Japan" vibes.

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@SeanGranseeTravel lol

    • @smarinaabdullah5452
      @smarinaabdullah5452 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      sometime we malaysians are the highest visitors to thailand.

    • @aniwee17
      @aniwee17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @@SeanGranseeTravelHistorical speaking, because of Japanese occupation of Korea and the brutal treatment of the local Koreans by the then Japanese government, it will take a long time to forgive the perpetrator.

    • @zaidarazak2838
      @zaidarazak2838 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      We are good with our neighbours. Don't worry.​@@SeanGranseeTravel

  • @stevepierre182
    @stevepierre182 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +109

    I think one of the biggest differences between Malaysia and its neighboring countries that is worth pointing out is the crime rate... because Malaysia banned drugs and monitored the use of alcohol, you can see the crime rate is pretty low over here... Malaysia just listed as one of the safest countries in the world, so we don't mind if we're underrated, just keep it that way.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +28

      Yes, I did feel incredibly safe in Malaysia.

    • @timeaftertime-om7os
      @timeaftertime-om7os 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Malaysia and Thailand are top2 crime rate in Southeast asia

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Malaysia has significant crime and drug use, stop with the lies.

    • @apuspeak8764
      @apuspeak8764 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thanks to the Islamic regulation in place where non-muslims can't go full chaos like in Thailand. To the Muslims in Malaysia, they call it the blessing from Allah (Rahmatan Fiil Alaamiin).

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@apuspeak8764 What a vile statement but pretty much expected from a Malay exposed to the biased teaching of state school.The last time there was full chaos here was in 1969 when you Malays started the race riots.

  • @ganeshk3732
    @ganeshk3732 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Your assessment is really spot on. keep up the good job. thank you from George Town, Penang, Malaysia.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I miss George Town! Such a wonderful place.

  • @DaveDong-ez4tr
    @DaveDong-ez4tr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +54

    MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 IS THE BEST SOUTH-EAST ASIAN COUNTRY BEAUTIFUL AND AMAZING 💯💯💯
    AND SAYING THAT I'M FROM ENGLAND 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 👍

    • @jesusnotgod5635
      @jesusnotgod5635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's nice,Dave

    • @rosdibujang4769
      @rosdibujang4769 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ❤😊😊😊😊❤ truely Asia

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Then you clearly know nothing about Malaysia.

  • @vinvin5238
    @vinvin5238 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    You probably have more viewerships in Malaysia due to language proficiency. Most people can speak or at least understand English. Malaysian loves their food and at the same time you could quite easily find Thai 🇹🇭, Japanese 🇯🇵, Korean , Middle East and of course western food around.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      You’re correct. 80% of the audience for this video is in Malaysia. And only 2% in Thailand.

  • @rizlanghazali985
    @rizlanghazali985 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Good keep it that way... under rated... I'm Malaysian...

  • @FazShara
    @FazShara 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    we malaysian loves thailand too, the food the scenery...as tourist that is, at the end of the day we would love to go back to Malaysia and have some good old roti canai and the tarik

  • @nastrogenji78
    @nastrogenji78 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    new subscriber here, i watch your vlog without skip and thanks for the honest review bout this two country.

  • @AntonMingles
    @AntonMingles 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Kudos. Very good comparison. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Asia.

  • @IzMah-xi2iu
    @IzMah-xi2iu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    It's great
    I totally agree with ur comments. U very experienced n knowledgeable. Keep it up.

  • @josephschickler5192
    @josephschickler5192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Aloha, thanks for taking the time to put together your thoughts. My wife and I have started our world travel journey after retiring in January. I am presently in Cambodia (honestly a bit disappointed), but I will be off to Kuching, Malaysia, in a couple of days. Only know a little bit about it. Choose it because July is the best time of year to visit Borneo. Excited. It looks like it's off the tourist spotlight. Might be interesting.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That's exciting! Best of luck with your journey, and safe travels!

    • @awang57
      @awang57 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      try a train journey through jungle in Malaysia th-cam.com/video/ERNITNuF6So/w-d-xo.html

    • @margaretekalaiabdullah8745
      @margaretekalaiabdullah8745 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Kuching is my hometown n the right time to visit . Our rain forest music festival is the main attraction in July. Wishing you interesting n Safe journey 🤗🙂

    • @elsiechan3245
      @elsiechan3245 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Welcome to Kuching, Sarawak, East Malaysia. The city I was born and live.
      Enjoy the sunset by the waterfront in the city, eat all the hawker food and jus relax and go slow.
      Wishing you a safe trip here 🙏❤️

    • @TheNazreensyah
      @TheNazreensyah 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      you will be surprise that almost all states in Malaysia are very different, Sabah and Terengganu will have a host of beautiful islands, added Mt Kinabalu in Sabah, Penang and Melaka are a great histocial Unesco site, KL and Johor will have one of the busiet and vibrant cities in Malaysia. Sarawak is definitely has its flora and fauna to explore, especially that Rainforest music Fest. Take your time and venture different parts of Malaysia.

  • @newjourney9220
    @newjourney9220 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Genuine reviews. The good and bad. Great job bro

  • @luca6504
    @luca6504 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I like your contents! Very well done mate! Best of luck 💪

  • @elainectlow
    @elainectlow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    @SeanGranseeTravel, thanks for your honesty in sharing on Malaysia 🇲🇾 👏 👍 🙏 warmest welcome to Malaysia 🇲🇾

  • @colettelongo2080
    @colettelongo2080 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    as I plan my trip to both countries, this is super helpful. Thank you
    -.a fellow American expat

  • @tiborzkarate1
    @tiborzkarate1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    I've been in Kuala Lumpur number of times but my best time was in Borneo Island/East Malaysia. I visited Miri city and vicinity I enjoyed so much that Island which is shared with Indonesia and Sultanate of Brunei. Borneo is fantastic.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Borneo mostly is, Brunei is not.

    • @tiborzkarate1
      @tiborzkarate1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@byteme9718 Brunei is beautiful one of the cleanest and safest state I've visited. Sharia law but as a tourist I loved it.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tiborzkarate1 It's clean in parts tourists visit but like all Malays the people have little regard for the environment so other areas are full of plastic rubbish. It's deadly boring and devoid of any evidence of it's history. It's Shariah is based on a very perverse interpretation and visitors can very easily fall foul of it.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tiborzkarate1 It's a country, one that used to have a vast empire. It's not a state! What you see in terms of rubbish depends on where you but like all Malays, they have little regard for the environment. You must have stuck to the tourist areas. The local Shariah is perverse and dangerous.

  • @roszynon
    @roszynon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thank you for the honest opinion of us. Please come back to Malaysia.

  • @faa7252
    @faa7252 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    As Malaysian, I support the high price of liquor. This is a country where you can enjoy yourself without liquor.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +93

    Tourism in malaysia is not the biggest thing for us. So we do not care much who wants to visit us and for how long. Our main revenue is from oil / gas and manufacturing. But due to multi cultural environment , our food is more varied.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +33

      Yeah, Malaysia definitely feels like more of a self-sustaining economy. I feel like Thailand would struggle quite a bit if all the tourists stopped coming, but that doesn't feel like the case in Malaysia.

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      @SeanGranseeTravel gdp per capita, singapore, Brunei, malaysia are the top 3 although thailand and indonesia have good gdp in asean(2nd and 1st biggest economy)

    • @shastrihabib1382
      @shastrihabib1382 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      We Malaysian n Singaporean n Brunei don't not to be rated🌹🦧🙊🪭

    • @KayH6
      @KayH6 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      This comment is totally untrue as we are actively promoting our country as the main tourism centre in asia hence we have the tagline of malaysia truly asia and the income generated from tourism is huge so no one in their right mind would undermine tourism to their country

    • @iooonn
      @iooonn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      But can we agreed that if we keep this behaviour, we are the lose one

  • @wanazharlotfi3708
    @wanazharlotfi3708 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    nice review ❤️. for malaysian gov to take note for improvement in tourism industry.

  • @JACKIE79238
    @JACKIE79238 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    Malaysia is truly Asia...

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      No!

    • @Starladam82
      @Starladam82 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂

  • @kratos8873
    @kratos8873 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Love your vlog! You pretty much nailed it about Malaysia with so little time spent here. Your powers of observation is top notch!
    As a non-muslim Malaysian, I'm glad we're a Country that doesn't have such low morals as our neighbours up north.Personally, i strongly believe, drugs in any form whether it's weed smoking or the more hardcore ones and prostitution will doom a Country! As i see it our neighbours up north is one Country in Southeast Asia who'll spiral to their doom simply because their leaders are openly embracing and supporting all these sinful and degenerate vices!

    • @jesusnotgod5635
      @jesusnotgod5635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Sir,you are honourable

  • @madgurl5951
    @madgurl5951 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank you for enjoying Malaysian foods. We are proud of it ❤

  • @zzzzzz4387
    @zzzzzz4387 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Please stop spreading this,we love being underrated.We love staying that way.Thank you so much.

  • @IreneMy
    @IreneMy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Stay hydrated, preferably not downing cold water as it's really hot ...
    Welcome to Malaysia... Subscribed 😊

  • @irischeng9946
    @irischeng9946 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Welocome to Malaysia and thank you for such a good vlog🎉 Both countries have their unique culture, food and eco system. Thailand is our good neighbour country, Msian travel there a lot2. It will be great to experience both countries🎉❤

  • @kyra8925
    @kyra8925 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    would LOVE to see your CNY video

  • @hassansabeid
    @hassansabeid 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You are on point 100%

  • @lordsapik695
    @lordsapik695 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for promoting Malaysia 😊

  • @absoluteinsurgent3855
    @absoluteinsurgent3855 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    From Thailand. Very insightful. Very solid comparison. 👍 Subscribed !!

  • @lazymano3651
    @lazymano3651 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    boss if u love to see different vibe and food come malaysia during ramadhan.. tlyou can see heaven food

  • @yiplekhong5111
    @yiplekhong5111 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    You literally spot on in every point. I'm a malaysian and my.wife is Thai. I live in Thailand for over a decade . I prefer to live in Malaysia more than in Bangkok .

  • @GinJ1337
    @GinJ1337 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    it's totally underrated and as regular visitor I'm hoping it remains that way. let the tourists stay in Thailand 😅

  • @nongfuspring2916
    @nongfuspring2916 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic video. Subscribed!

  • @twitteringothers5059
    @twitteringothers5059 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Thank you for your reviews 🥰, Btw, kindly ignore the comments about wanting Malaysia to remain underrated or flying under the radar. Honestly, they are cuckoo. We love people to come visit Malaysia 😍😍😍😍

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you! Reading the comments for this video is pretty tough for me. There’s a lot of negativity. But your comment brightened my day 😃

  • @simplebudd
    @simplebudd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you, Sean. I love your presentation and style and comparative ideas. As a Thai, I enjoy your observations on things that's straightforward and agree with you totally abouit Thaiand and Malaysia. The people in Malaysia do speak more English. Partly because it's been the country's policy and it's easier for Malaysians to learn English as they use Latin alphabet in their language. And the multi-racial society calls for communication in English. I love traveling in Malaysia a lot too. Keep up the good work and I'm sure your subscription will grow more very quickly. All the best, Sean.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for the kind words!

  • @xaviordaniel9981
    @xaviordaniel9981 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Fun fact, malaysia beat thailand to become the no.1 most visited country in southeast asia last year.

    • @jesusnotgod5635
      @jesusnotgod5635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Without promoting sex

    • @azure4100
      @azure4100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Goes to show when you have good qualities, your reputation will travel further. What we have is different than Thailand, and that's special. We should protect and nurture it.

    • @jesusnotgod5635
      @jesusnotgod5635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@azure4100 Yup no need to spread prostitution

  • @ginty9041
    @ginty9041 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great observations - I am just about to return to Malaysia for a quick three week trip after being a SE Asia backpacker 35 years ago. Thailand was awesome back in 1990, clearly not all set up with the backpacker tours and minibus transfers that are now the norm, but I remember crossing the border from Thailand to Malaysia and it seemed just that much more advanced in terms of infrastructure, transport, cleanliness and ability to communicate with the locals. Don't get me wrong loved both places, spent 3 months in Thailand (90 day visa on arrival was the norm at that time) and only couple of weeks in peninsula Malaysia. Looking forward to another small dose of SE Asia in the coming weeks, and now being aged mid-50's Malaysia might be the right fit for my demographic! Great video btw.

  • @davidrichards1741
    @davidrichards1741 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I've noticed a large number of new uber-deluxe, 5-star and 6-star hotels pop up in KL lately. This is the direction that Malaysia wants. Just like how it changed its MM2H long-term visa stay that requires you invest a half-million to a million bucks into the country for a long-term stay visa, and keep money in the bank and buy a high-end condo

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, those backward Malays always get everything wrong.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Selling high price visas attracts criminals.

  • @maimunahhassan2290
    @maimunahhassan2290 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ya.....keep it under rated....we love it that way....❤❤❤

  • @ally76100
    @ally76100 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you... proud to be a Malaysian.

  • @TheH00kie
    @TheH00kie 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video- thank u

  • @swatisquantum
    @swatisquantum 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Loved both countries. Kind of blew me away and made me fall in love with Southeast Asia. Love how safe I felt everywhere I went.
    Visit both and get a full spectrum of experience that makes ASEAN so awesome. :)
    PS Imagine if the west had food culture options like ASEAN (street food, street snacks, etc) … great for entrereneurs and great for people like me who miss the variety of tastes and palettes😂

  • @Meme-tp9cg
    @Meme-tp9cg 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, thank!

  • @jcpshaw4468
    @jcpshaw4468 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Beer sold from RM10 per pint in George Town. Cheaper than many places in Thailand.

  • @britethorn
    @britethorn 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Learned a lot from this one!!

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for watching! You gonna go to Malaysia now? 😄

  • @malezyali79
    @malezyali79 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Malaysia is best kept secret. We don't want to be like Phuket or Bali.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Bali is far better than Malaysia because Muslims make up a tiny minority.

  • @VoltesWithElias
    @VoltesWithElias 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very interesting comparison. I have been to neither country but want to visit Malaysia in particular.

  • @gundam4596
    @gundam4596 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Sean, thank you for promoting a bit bout malaysia. Actually malaysia is not lacking of tourist annually from statistic view. It is just because you dont see crowd of westerner tourist all over the place in malaysia. Malaysia never promoting tourism for bacpacking or budget tourist but targeting more on retirees, family, long term vacation etc. malaysia has the highest number for muslim tourist and traveller. Malaysia also promoting targeted group most from china, japan, korea. Thats why you dont see much tourist because the most tourist is asian mostly neighbouring country indonesia, phillipines, thai and many muslim countries tourist especially middle eastern tourist that flocking and targeting but the country. It is not that we not promoting to westerner, but the westerner is more on solo travelling and we focus for long term vacation for westerner traveller with nomad bisa, mm2h program, 90 days visa free for most western countries etc. Foreighner wont be able to distinguish whose local and whose tourist in malaysia because they all look the same as the malaysian because we have many local malay, chinese, indian even arabs and speak their languages also. Thats the unique about malaysia with tagline " MALAYSIA TRULY ASIA"😂😂😂😂

  • @penukulbesi4006
    @penukulbesi4006 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm from Malaysia, and I agree with your point of view representing backpackers, because it's tough to locate a budget accommodation when touring the islands of Malaysia.

  • @xiaomashitu
    @xiaomashitu 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Welcome to Malaysia 🎉

  • @jolee5608
    @jolee5608 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So well explained. 👏👏👏

  • @ivanstankov2675
    @ivanstankov2675 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hope you enjoy your time there

  • @mcliu7662
    @mcliu7662 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good observations Sean!

  • @chzhz4242
    @chzhz4242 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    good observation!

  • @able763
    @able763 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    very good point about the foreigner "bubble" and authenticity

  • @vigavlog
    @vigavlog 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Enjoy ur traveling and stay safe have fun ❤

  • @fadzilma5907
    @fadzilma5907 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    TQ for sharing your experience of Malaysia. All are true. TQ. i love my malaysia more...

  • @panther2691
    @panther2691 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    sorry to say this...weed is 100000% illegal in Malaysia... alcohol is expensive in Malaysia..
    Malaysia never force you to come in...but you are WELCOME by Malaysia and Malaysian.
    underated for Malaysia is better .
    and Malaysia is not S E X TOURISM promotion country.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Drugs are rife in Malaysia, particularly among the Malays. Alcohol is no more expensive than many other countries. Sex is available easily and especially from young Muslimah who don't want to be married to a local and suffer a lifetime of abuse.

  • @linadahlin5
    @linadahlin5 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Next year, you should come and experience Hari Raya in Malaysia. I believe many Malays would love to invite you to their homes.

  • @ashburn6301
    @ashburn6301 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Work in Singapore live in Malaysia party in Thailand,that’s me few years ago

  • @mchaisoccer
    @mchaisoccer 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    There are many many food hawkers under the shelters in Bangkok providing full meal type of food. But you just did not do your research enough to know the place. Actually some food hawkers are just in walking distance from Lumpini Park where you filmed.

  • @nasaruddinhanafi6391
    @nasaruddinhanafi6391 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Interesting content and you are very articulate.Nice background view.Subscribed.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for subscribing!

  • @ThebestCN
    @ThebestCN 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Come and visit Borneo Sabah in Malaysia, where you can explore mount kinabalu, beautiful islands and many seafoods too.

  • @saberirazali1735
    @saberirazali1735 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Malaysia is truly Asia. Let's come and visit Malaysia. Lots of thing you can find here in Malaysia.

  • @fajarh979
    @fajarh979 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Malaysia is among the top 10 best retirement location in the world for 2024 nominated by Retirement index.
    The top in Asia because mostly other 9 countries are in Latin america & Europe.

  • @aliasahar4700
    @aliasahar4700 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    We wish to remain underrated...

    • @amiruddinbuyong3877
      @amiruddinbuyong3877 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      So it is my wish also as a Malaysian . if we are underated ,its ok as long as we can lead a healtthy normal ife as a Malaysian im fine with it .Our source of income could come from elsewhere beside tourism . But if there anyone who wish to visit Malaysia you are most welcomed eventhough we dont offer as much excitement as our neigjbours

  • @flickdavidsadventures366
    @flickdavidsadventures366 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey mate, great video. Can I ask what Camera did you use for this video? It looks wonderful.

    • @SeanGranseeTravel
      @SeanGranseeTravel  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! The shots of me talking are from a GoPro Hero 12. Most of the shots I cut to are from an iPhone 13 Pro.

  • @KAL0001
    @KAL0001 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Woww! You are sharp in your comparison.

  • @abubakarothman9533
    @abubakarothman9533 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thousands Thais cross border & come to Malaysia for work, together enjoy our Malaysian people subsidy😁😁

  • @UncleBin1269
    @UncleBin1269 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yep that is true, Malaysia 🇲🇾 is underrated compared to Thailand just as d beaches in Malaysia are underrated compared to beaches in Bali, Indonesia for e.g. ... Thank you for highlighting that to d public out there and in a way promote Malaysia 🇲🇾 too thru' your channel here ... Thank you ... 🙏

  • @Truth-of-the-matter
    @Truth-of-the-matter 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I nearly visited Kuala Lumpur back in 2022 but instead chose Bangkok; though I do plan to visit KL when I visit Asia again. The biggest factor for me was the transit system and cost of food/lodging. Malaysia tends to be a little more expensive in those regards. When I visit new countries its not about the parties or alcohol its about experiencing a new culture by speaking with locals, trying the foods and of course long walks around the city hopefully finding hidden gems. Travel is what you make of it and for me its expanding the horizons and learning more about myself in the process.

    • @bboysjb
      @bboysjb 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah thai win in cost of food and booze but malaysia win in cost of condominium rent and cheap petrol. Good in long term staying.

    • @tanticitogal
      @tanticitogal 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hi I would visit more than just KL if you visit Malaysia.

    • @daengzool6023
      @daengzool6023 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can speak English with Malaysians, it is our second language.

  • @renojb76
    @renojb76 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pls come to Borneo, East Malaysia next time. You’ll shock knowing we got more than 70 ethnic speaking different languages and lots of cultures and celebrations! And much easier to get beer or local produce alcohol 😀

  • @imjuzsayin..5017
    @imjuzsayin..5017 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Not because of Muslim country. The gov took an advice from ministry of health department & other departments or agencies. Not to promote cigarette & booze. So they're highly taxed. However visitors enjoy cheaper booze at certain areas such as free duty area.

  • @lynda_k
    @lynda_k 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sir.. We’re proudly Malaysian btw 🎉💕💕 we feel happy if our neighbors country is your favorite!! Enjoy your life as long as you can..🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @lukmannsaha5377
    @lukmannsaha5377 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thailand much more variety of choices to discover so malaysian tourists top list of visitors to Thailand every year

  • @deddygiririndjani635
    @deddygiririndjani635 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Try come to visit Jakarta the capital city of Indonesia, there are alot huge mall ,.. and to Bali & Lombok❤

  • @yliza43
    @yliza43 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Malaysia is not relying much in tourism as our main source of income. We are not suitable for backpacking because our set up is different and the people prefer things to be organised and having a well dressed people around. We are working hard towards being a developed country status. Physically you will see that we are a modern society, appreciate beauty and cleanliness. We have high tech facilities and infrastructures.

  • @darkphantom454
    @darkphantom454 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In short, Bangkok is great for decadence and good food, and Malaysia is great for families and great food.
    If you want to know why Malaysia is never reported on by western media, all you have to know is Malaysia is a beautiful, very safe and family friendly country that happens to be predominantly Muslim.

  • @HumbleWordsmith
    @HumbleWordsmith 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Ive been in Malaysia for over 3 months, & i find your video to be the most accurate overview and fair.
    What surprised me was the lack of homeless people / drug addicts that you usually see in large capital cities - well done to Malaysia for their hard stance on drugs.

    • @jesusnotgod5635
      @jesusnotgod5635 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@HumbleWordsmith Nice to know it

  • @hansman9762
    @hansman9762 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We glad that tourists come to stamp their visa and stay one or two weeks in Malaysia before their venture back to the preferred touristy country, and Malaysia will forever underrated for tourists, people in Malaysia will happily live forever

    • @timeaftertime-om7os
      @timeaftertime-om7os 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Just 1 day actually cause hub flight