10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling to Malaysia | 2024 Travel 🇲🇾
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 พ.ค. 2024
- In today’s Malaysia travel vlog, I share my top 10 things I wish I had known before traveling to Malaysia in 2024.
Although Malaysia was on my travel bucket list, many aspects of the country surprised me. I hope this video offers valuable insights and helps you better prepare for your visit to this beautiful country.
Topics covered in the video:
• Visa requirements
• eSIM options (link below)
• Local cuisine
• The wonders of Kuala Lumpur
• Public transportation
• Safety tips
• Ideal starting locations for your trip
• Fewer tourist crowds
• The open-mindedness of the people
• Cost of travel
• Understanding the Muslim culture
I hope you find this information helpful!
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I loved Langkawi! Where is your favourite place in Malaysia? Comment below
Come to the east coast of peninsula Malaysia and visit the islands there
I am the Malaysian Chinese who met you at food street in kl
My hometown ipoh
Cameron Highlands.
mulu national park Sarawak,if u lucky u can meet head hunter tribe there😂
You've sold it to me. 5 minutes in and I've decided I will go to Malaysia. Now I gotta convince my husband...😅
Wonderful analysis from a fellow Brit and Muslim myself.
I agree that Malaysia is a great starting part to go to other SE Asia countries. I have already been to Malaysia 6 times, Thailand 4 times, Singapore 3 times, Indonesia 3 times, Philippines twice, Brunei and Vietnam once each, and I have to say that Malaysia is definitely my favourite SE Asia country even though I absolutely loved Thailand and Indonesia. And planning for my 7th visit to Malaysia and 4th visit to Indonesia this summer.
I absolutely loved Langkawi more than Bali and Phuket. Yes I do prefer Krabi much more than Phuket and Lombok over Bali but Langkawi is truly a stunning island. Not much of a fan of Penang. I have been to Penang, Langkawi, Kuala Terengganu, Johor Bahru, Melaka, Genting Highlands, Putrajaya, Tioman Islands, Perhentian Islands, Redang Island, Kapas Island, parts of Sabah and Sarawak in Borneo Malaysia, and KL.
There is one thing I did do in Langkawi was a day trip to Koh Lipe in Thailand which was good because it is pretty close by even though I went to Koh Lipe again for 3 nights after staying in Ao Nang (Krabi) and Phi Phi Don Island.
In terms of cities in SE Asia, KL is my favourite but Bangkok, Jakarta and Singapore are right up there but also liked Ho Chi Minh City and Manila too. Modern Jakarta is something else especially around Bundaran Hl and SCBD district but overall KL is the best city
Thanks Will..
One thing about Malaysia is it's unique and genuine.. the people don't have to sugar coated to influence you for instance with the slogan of "land of smiles" etc but they're land of scams or whatever..😅 Every each of Malaysian people are helpful, humble and friendly.. especially the Malays and that's why long ago they can accept others to live in their country peacefully and becoming great diversity and so a melting pot of Asian and Western foods, cuisines and cultures.. hence Malaysia is warm, charming and truly Asia 🇲🇾✌️😊
Hello, this is so true! I think other countries in the world could learn a lot from the Malay people, thanks for the comment
@@travelwithwill1 always my pleasure 👍
Lmao Malaysia is going to be like Xinjiang soon
@@travelwithwill1Btw thailand didnt come out with that slogan of "land of smile" cos this name is given by the world😊 Thai ppl are like Singaporeans,they dont need to self praise as the world can see for themselves & praise them for what they are according to real datas & world facts❤
Word of advice, never trust what malaysians tell u cos if u really know them well u will realise they are insecure ppl always craving for world attention, they luv living in their own cave rather than having the drive to learn from others.
@@travelwithwill1I highly recommend that u pls try live in southeast(live in & not just visiting only), then u'll discover how self absorbed Malaysians are😂😂😂.They're so small minded & insecure ppl that they ALWAYS talk bad about the surrounding countries. They behaved this way is becos they have been so jealous of the successful nearby countries. Its a fact that they arent as popular as thailand or indonesia for tourist destination, so their name often been left out😂😂
They esp hate singapore cos they been behind sg from the day singapore gained its independence in 1965. If u are observant u will notice they always luv going to every sg post then start claiming how boring or how small sg is. Worst thing is they always luv to claim that singapore stole this or that from them & "thats how" singapore became successful🤣🤣 They just couldnt stand the fact that S'pore been highly developed & more successful than them❤❤ Singapore alrdy became developed country in early 90s but Malaysia is still in developing status even after after almost 60yrs later!!😅😊
In actual fact they never take a HARD look at themselves why they always fallen behind singapore. They are too prideful ppl that they simply won't even think of learning from singapore but only know how to mock or put Singapore down😭😭
King Harald of Norway was in Langkawi last week. Had pacemaker installed there. It shows the king loves the island
He has good taste! I loved it so much
Malaysia population 34,308,525. Base on race demographics- 70.1 % of the Malaysian population were classified as Bumiputera,( Malay 17.6 million,57.9% - 12.2% indigenous peoples, including Orang Asli, Dayak, Anak Negeri) Only 22.6 % ethnic Chinese, and 6.6 % ethnic Indians. Malaysia is Muslim Country but other ethnic can practice their religion openly without prejudice. Thanks for visiting Malaysia.
I loved Malaysia too! I think the mix & tolerance of cultures and religions is a great point. I also think the Islamic environment provides a lot of the safety and security you feel in the country.
Hello, it’s exactly how I felt. I loved it there
I hope u can enjoy a food bazaars during month of Ramadhan starting on 11th March.. there're a various types of food & drink that u haven't see before along the season and many foreign tourists came last year to enjoy the festive.. Don't miss out guys!!!
If u search… Malaysia have a lot of island that is beautiful.. I love it very much.. ❤
I've been to Langkawi and I couldn't agree more, it's beautiful! So many fun things to do and lovely beaches.
I m Malaysian and I absolutely love Langkawi❤
Hello Will, a Malaysian living in Lausanne here 👋. Thank you for introducing my country to your followers. Malaysia also has a very affordable healthcare system where 90% of the doctors speak perfect English, hence less anxiety if you fall ill. Many tourists end up not claiming from their health insurance for the procedures they did in Malaysia because it was so affordable. Hope you had a good time in Malaysia 😊.
Hello, I had an amazing time in your home country! It’s amazing! I will be filming Lausanne soon
Thanks your nice comment on Malaysia...❤
Tq 4 d honest review of my country, Malaysia.
Hello, I have a tiger heart now 😂 It feels like my second home
My experience with the formalities of going to Malaysia are different from what you describe in this video. For one thing, the vast majority of people will arrive through the airports, and you won't be greeted by soldiers standing around you with automatic weapons. That photo you included seems to portray Malaysia as a dangerous country to enter. But the international airports look like any airport anywhere in the world, and you simply go through immigration and customs as you would anywhere else.
It's also very simple to purchase a SIM card at the airport when you arrive. Crossing through a land border would be different, but if you're flying into Malaysia, you don't need to get an E-SIM in advance. Several of the big SIM card providers have convenient counters right at the airport as you arrive. You can get a local tourist SIM in just a couple of minutes.
Also, I'm not aware of any visa requirement as you describe it. Citizens of most countries around the world do not require a visa to visit Malaysia. Immigration at the border crossings issue a 90-day Social Visit Pass and stamps this into your passport.
I think what you are talking about is the new requirement for all visitors to fill out an online Arrival Card. This online form is the same as the old paper arrival card. You simply fill out your name and passport number, flight details and the address of your hotel. This has to be done within 3 days of your arrival in the country.
However, this is not a visa. I checked a couple of websites, and it appears that only nationals of the countries in the following list require a visa for Malaysia. Everyone else receives 90 days at the airport. So, there's no need to get a visa in advance.
COUNTRIES THAT REQUIRE A VISA:
Angola
Bangladesh
Bhutan
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
China
Colombia
Comoros
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Republic of the Congo
Ivory Coast
Djibouti
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Hong Kong
India
Liberia
Mali
Mozambique
Myanmar
Nepal
Niger
Nigeria
Pakistan
Rwanda
Serbia
Montenegro
Sri Lanka
United Nations (Laissez Passer)
Western Sahara
Hello, lots of great tips! Thanks for your feedback mate! It’s a great country, I miss it 👍
Thanks Mr Doug for your tips & explanation... Seems Will entering Malaysia via Thai boarder & surely there will be a national safety authority on duty on site. But one thing for sure, Will had a good time here . Anyway, how's Batam? Welcome back to Malaysia Mr Doug....
Come to Malaysia if you only have a short time to spend in Asia, as Malaysia is a truly Asia. Certain parts of Malaysia bear striking similarities to China in terms of architecture, cuisine, and customs. You might feel as though you are in the India in certain places and Middle East in others. Of course, there are sections of it that can make you think you're in Thailand or Indonesia. Thus, you could experience Malaysia as a miniature version of Asia when you travel there.
Hello, this is so true. It’s got something for everyone with great tourism and it’s clean. Thanks
WILL you always stunning 😍 been to Malaysia, Thailand, Hong-Kong, China 30 years ago and found Malaysia was the best country (6 weeks tour). Regards
very nice and pleasant listening to this video, thank you for your kind words on Malaysia...we luv it too, we are of course Malaysians...
Switzerland has the most stunning & beautiful sceneries ive been able to visit…
Hello, I hope you enjoy the Swiss vlogs! I’m waiting for the Spring to start. Thanks for the comment
There's no need to compare between the capitals of SEA countries. Different individuals have different needs and wants. If you want nightlife and adult entertainment, you already know where you're heading. If you want a more modern and chilled environment, less polluted air quality and better organisation, and better affordability, you already know which country you should be heading to. It's a no-brainer! Lol😂😂
Agree. Depends on attitude and character of travellers.
Absolutely. Well said.😅❤😊 ...
I hv travelled to big country like Thailand/Malaysia/Indonesia lots. But I m a local. Foreigners would appreciate some comparison. But in a non-judgemental manner.
Comparing is to help travellers anticipate and prepare themselves.
Yep different human needs different needs thats all.. simple.
Yeah i know where is that modern city with less poluted and more organized and clean evironment, its KONOHA INDONESIA😁😁😁
Beautiful Malaysia. Lovely comments about your experience in Malaysia.
Hello, it felt like my second home! I really loved it, thanks for the comment
@@travelwithwill1Hai there Will. Good that Malaysia felt like it's your 2nd home. Thank you too. You are welcome back, anytime. 😀
Wow, this is an amazing video, I didn’t want it to end, the food looked superb, fantastic information, just what we need to know, for me the moslem way is great, , thanks Will, so enjoyed this video, 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks for promoting my country. Love from KL
Hello, I'm just saying my truth. I loved it
Tq Will for the compliment.Please come again.
Hello, it's just the truth. I loved it
Good explanation about Malaysia❤❤ do come again.
Awesome! Thank you! Sounds like an amazing country.
Im about to go there,u such a positive men, thanks for sharing!
Hello, you’ll have a great time! Leave me a comment when you have been. Thanks
Will, v r flattered U have given such high compliment to Malaysia. Much appreciated
Hello, I honestly miss it so much! It’s a great country and helpful kind people. Tiger hearted people 👍
Love Malaysia❤️
So do I 😂👍
Wow Switzerland. Love that view.
Am spending 2 and a half days at LANGKAWI in a few days! ✌🏽👍🏽
Wow, Langkawi is miles better than Phuket or Krabi
Hello, I completely agree!
Enjoyed this, more of these chats please
Tq bro,for info
I love this video for the concept : make an epilogue, an outcome, after this long trip ! Very good idea 👍
You don't have to worry about Sim for your phone. You just get it from there.
I can see before immigration you can buy simm right?
Actually it is so much cheaper.
Hello, unfortunately some of us tourist get confused 😂 I was ok but I met some people who didn’t understand the system. Thanks
You can fill the Malaysian Digital Arrival Card 3 days before you arrive..its not actually visa as most travellers were accorded Visa free entry for up to 90 days.
Absolutely loved your videos in Asia, can’t wait to see what you have in store for us
Thanks so much!
M surprised you are spot on in practically all the aspects. Not easy to do that, really.
I m Msian who had lived abroad too long. And the food experience you mentioned is a new discovery for me only in the last two years (post Covid)!
I can say lots more about food. But i truly believe Msia probably has the best Indian food (in the world?) and the food culture reflect Msia as Truly Asia.
Thanks for sharing..
You are most welcome back to have a good & (sober) time…😊❤
Hello, thanks my friend. I will definitely return in the future 👍
Thank you for loving my country.
Maybe you can stay in Malaysia, not only Malay, Chinese and Indian, there's also Japanese and European locals so you may feel like a hometown there instead
Yes most of us in asia cannot afford to go Europe. We want to see Italy, France, Switzerland.
Hello, I’m glad you are looking forward to seeing my home! I miss yours 😂 thanks for the comment
Cos of the currency atleast
Less of your face? You’ve the James Bond feature so more is needed instead no kidding 🤣😂 Glad that u like my home country and Melaka’s home and like u, I simply love the cuisines back home and I can sleep with durians and all the tropical fruits each night so do visit again buddy!
They have malay food you should go to Kampung Baru.. the authentic malay food.. Kelantan Terengganu. Best beaches and islands. Johor... .. a lot of places.. Sibu Island too...
Hello, thanks for the tips. I loved the village Kanpung Baru
Yes, pl compare KL, Bangkok & Jakarta. Good on U.
Hello, I will do this video. They are all unique. It’s hard to plan it but we know the winner 😂
Use to be a student in Sussex. Live in Lewes for 2 yrs. Visited lovely places in Sussex such as beachy head, seven sisters, rye, alfriston, longman of wilminton, cukemere hevan, pooh land (Hartfield), bluebell railway, castle ruins near easthbourne etc.
I was at university of sussex in the 80s. Well, my father had his masters degree there. I was 12.😅
@@fauzanriez9472 you should visit Sussex again. Brighton and Hove Stadium Amex is just across the road to Uni Sussex, can buy their jersey. Went there in 2019 and bought their jersey. Cheers.
@@daengzool6023 I did. Went to Jaguar R&D centre at Gaydon on work trip and revisited Brighton for 2 days.
Sadly, Falmer High School which I attended to was no more there.
@@fauzanriez9472 did you know that Proton's campro engines were designed and prototype engines were build in a Ricardo plc lab in Shoreham by Sea near Btighton in 2000-2002 by Proton Malaysian engineers? Met them.
Langkawi, 🇲🇾
❤ pls come again
Hello, I wish I was there now 😂 thanks
Allow me to add a little bit of info.
Malaysia is a multiracial country, which consists of three main races Malay, Chinese, Indian, European, and also the indigenous people of Borneo (Sabah and Sarawak) and Orang Asli.
Thanks.
In KLIA Airport there is wifi. You need to register it.
I was born in Kuantan as my father was in mining In Sungei Lembing looking to go back there maybe to retire
Langkawi!
Thanks! I would suggest you go. I still think about it and I’m in Switzerland! 😂
Langkawi
Hello, thanks so much
Sounds like you re missing Malaysia already
I used to live in Geneva when I was young for a number of years, not from from Nyons where you’re vlogging from😊
Lounkai
Don't worry or talk about losing phones. Smart phones are dirt-cheap here except for the overpriced iphones.
KLvs Jakarta vs Bangkok
You know Malaysia is for families or muslims or conservatives peoples and new married couple, but for jacky jacky fun funny sissy missy lifestyle pushup every now and then, that Thailand, Indonesia, philips, vietnam, cambodia will meet the Qualification!!!
I don't hear you say about the "malay" or anything about it their food/ people or culture..the country name after their race..'Malay-sia"..🤪🤪🤪🤪
Hello, this is a good point! I think my love of Malaysia was meaning people too! Very kind people! Thanks
Just go to Thailand. Much better and all easier
Haha, people of msia hv known other world quite well, but outsiders dont know much about malaysia😂
Not really, Malaysian generally dont know Botswana, Luxembourg, Moldova, Paraguay, Slovakia, etc… we are just as ignorant as everyone else
Purnamamerindu...nope i know all those countries that u named..we learnt that during Geography class in school..did u run away from geography class during school😂😂😊😊 or u fell asleep 😊😊😂😂
@@zarajazz thats you, I said Malaysian in general
@purnamamerindu8166 sorry. Not me.
@@bashed1000 not you, again. But average malaysian on general. Im a team and I once ask my students about countries like Barbados, Bahamas, Bolivia, Fiji etc and they have no idea those countries exist
please dont do the comparison video between KL, Jakarta and Bangkok. If insist on doing it, please leave out KL / Malaysia. Just compare it between Jakarta, Manila and Bangkok. We dont want any trouble with our neighbors.
Hello, I completely agree. I Will do a solo travel advice video and then start filming Switzerland. Would you like to see Switzerland?
Travel to Malaysia at your own risk. Do note that, police have the authority to raid n enter your hotel room at any time if they deem unmarried couples or lgbt are occupying the rooms. A lesbian couple got arrested a few years ago and got whipping.
That only applies for Muslims couple, not people of other faiths. That's why there's a huge number of non Muslims in Malaysia for centuries as the Shariah doesn't apply to them 😊
Nobody asked you to come.. stay in SG
Please, stop telling the world about us. We would like a peaceful living, and we like it to be a secret.
This guy showed soldiers with guns when first describing malaysia. Some repressed racism showing itself there
Langkawi
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😂 thanks, you are great