I'm Surprised! Kuching Sarawak First Impressions 🇲🇾

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    Kuching, Sarawak - My first impressions of Borneo Malaysia
    Arriving in Kuching ➡ • $50 Flight From West T...
    I finally made it to Borneo Malaysia, to east Malaysia! I am in Kuching, which is not only the capital of the Sarawak state, but also the biggest town in all of Borneo. Join me as we explore around to get some first impressions. I am curious to find out if Borneo Malaysia feels different than peninsular Malaysia.
    Timestamps:
    00:00 Kuching Riverfront
    03:46 Thanks to our sponsor
    05:23 Old man selling something "interesting"
    07:49 Why this town is called "cat"
    08:41 Trying "God's breakfast"
    12:56 Borneo Cultural Museum
    13:53 Does it feel different here?
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Komentáře • 339

  • @KenAbroad
    @KenAbroad  Před 2 lety +40

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    • @Alphone-Eric
      @Alphone-Eric Před 2 lety +5

      Hi Ken, if u won't mind I would like to meet you up at cat city town on Sunday. I am very grateful if we can meet up. For your information I'm your biggest fan ever. And certainly continuing follow your journey since the day you step on Malaysia. And I have been waiting for you to come to Borneo Island. Waiting good news from you.
      Best regards,
      Eric.

    • @KenAbroad
      @KenAbroad  Před 2 lety +1

      @@Alphone-Eric hi Eric, I'm very sorry but I won't be in Kuching anymore on Sunday ✌️

    • @Alphone-Eric
      @Alphone-Eric Před 2 lety +3

      @@KenAbroad well I did missed a chance to engage meeting up with you. And actually I have plan to pick you up and drive you to the place you ever been in West Malaysia. Well with my blessings Bon Voyage and get there safe journey.
      Thank you for replying me

    • @engr100viki5
      @engr100viki5 Před 2 lety

      my best bro thank you for your huge respect against cpec friendship countries lot of love from your cousin viki 💙

  • @JetLagWarriors
    @JetLagWarriors Před 2 lety +57

    Kuching “Meow” 🐇 Let’s go explore! 🚗

    • @parameswarar2
      @parameswarar2 Před 2 lety +5

      That's a rabbit,Steve😝

    • @bluesky842
      @bluesky842 Před 2 lety +9

      Bruhhhh that's a rabbit 🐇 🤣
      This is a cat 🐈

    • @ExploreMasSabran
      @ExploreMasSabran Před 2 lety

      Ooooooo Ha!!! 💪🤙

    • @AzmarAbdaziz
      @AzmarAbdaziz Před 2 lety

      Steve is always hausss ooohaaa

    • @mustikajuwita7642
      @mustikajuwita7642 Před 2 lety

      It's funny that the city named kuching which is cat in Malay, but in Bahasa Sarawak, we call the cat, pusak. 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @terenceaaron1999
    @terenceaaron1999 Před 2 lety +55

    Things you should try in Sarawak:
    1) Gula Apong Ice Cream
    2) Matterhorn (or Metahorn) - A citrussy shaved iced dessert
    3) White Lady - Another shaved ice dessert topped with evaporated milk, grenadine syrup, mango syrup, lychee, longans, jellies, and other fruits
    4) Kolo Mee - or you can get the halal version, Mee Kolok
    5) Fried Midin
    6) Mee Belacan
    7) Kueh Chap
    8) Manicai
    9) Ka Chang Ma Chicken
    10) Manok or Babi Pansoh - Pork cooked in a bamboo
    11) Jani Tunu - Grilled Pork
    12) Umai - A type of raw fish or prawn salad, think of sashimi slices covered in different salad ingredients and chilli
    13) Sio Bee - Like siew mai but made out of pork, eaten with sweet chilli sauce
    14) Kompia - Bread close to the texture of bagels, eaten either dipped in coffee or served with stewed pork/beef in between
    15) Lamb Stew Green Noodles - Go to Sin Choong Choon behind Queen Bee Food Paradise, that's the best!
    16) Pork Satay
    17) Of course, try all the Kek Lapis
    For Dayak food like Jani Tunu or Babi Pansoh, just look for a Rumah Asap (literally smoke house, but they're more like Dayak food courts). Go try many other Dayak dishes there. Alternatively, look for this restaurant called Pinggai for mixed rice/nasi campur but with Dayak dishes.
    If you want huge range of choices, especially with Chinese influenced dishes head to Premier 101 or Premier Food Republic. I prefer the former because more choices plus I love the pork satay and deep fried three layer pork.
    For a huge range of Malay food, head to food courts like Fauziah.
    Feel free to shoot me any questions!

    • @mamamia8163
      @mamamia8163 Před 2 lety +3

      Wow... Good info...

    • @KenAbroad
      @KenAbroad  Před 2 lety +4

      Thanks a lot💪😊

    • @AidanChinSungLing
      @AidanChinSungLing Před rokem +2

      Thanks for the info. Coming from
      KL, I have never heard almost all of the food you have mentioned so I'm looking forward to my trip to Kuching tomorrow.

  • @desmondc4419
    @desmondc4419 Před 2 lety +29

    It's being great following your youtube travelling Malaysia. Being a Malaysian..I never thought I learn more about my own country places from foreigner instead of Malaysian. Tq to you and all those youtuber in enhancing more info about Malaysia..👍

  • @asoookalangleyyy8684
    @asoookalangleyyy8684 Před 2 lety +29

    Welcome to Sarawak Ken! East Malaysia is a tad bit different than those from the peninsular malaysia. For instance, you will find that us in the east are very friendly towards each other with no regards to one's race or religion. We get to drink, eat, sleep and much more with others without us making a fuss. We even invite malays to the gawai festival and we make sure to prepare disposable plates and halal foods for them to chow. The malays would do the same on raya too!
    Food is also different than those found in peninsular malaysia because we are used to ate different types of dishes prepared by different types of ethnics found here in Sarawak. Id recommend you to try umai (fish sashimi with lime and garlic), kacangma (chicken cooked with herbs and white wine), kolok mee, mi sapi (beef noodle version of the kolok mee), ambuyat (sago flour mixed with hot water) and pansuh (which is chicken/fish/pork/beef cook in bamboo)
    You will find that there are alot of the people are mixed, meaning that the spouse would belong in a different tribe or religion than the bride. And thus, everyone looks slightly different. It is normal to have a mixed race/religion families here in sarawak. They treat each other with respect towards the others difference's.
    Also in my opinion, you will notice that alot of sarawakians are able to communicate in simple english. The government stated that English is the 2nd official language and is widely used in the state parliament. As for the common folks, they have been taught at a young age the importance of learning english by their parents. That's why us sarawakians can understand basic english eventhough some of us are not able to communicate well.
    To be frank, there are alot of differences between us and peninsular malaysia. That's what makes us sarawakian proud of ourselves! I wish you the very best of luck and a safe journey for your roadtrip with The Jetlag Warriors and Dodo Express! Thank you for visiting Sarawak and I hope you will have a wonderful journey visiting every nook and cranny that sarawak has to offer!

  • @cityliving-rainforestperson

    Ken, the men selling the drinks can speak the same standard Malay like in West Malaysia because that is our national school's medium of instruction. Our local Malay dialect differs greatly than dialects spoken in West Malaysia. In fact, Sarawak speaks a couple of Malay dialects. The more known Malay dialect is the one spoken widely in the First & parts of Second Divisions (if West Malaysia has states, Sarawak has Divisions (currently 12 Divisions, I am from the Second Divison - administrative town is Betong)). Further northwest towards Miri, the Second Division Malay dialects get a bit thicker. Further up in Miri till Lawas, the Malay dialect spoken is more Bruneian-Kadayan influenced. The non-Malays usually speak standard Malay.
    6:00 That old man is peddling some "oil for men" (I'll leave it to others to explain what they are). 😂 What a great find for a first timer to Sarawak, Ken!
    The Waterfront has some plaques that tells a bit of historical stuff about Sarawak. Across the river, next to the Sarawak Legislative Assembly building is Fort Margherita. Do have a visit and you'll find another historical difference with West Malaysia's history because Sarawak was founded and ruled by Brooke for three generations until the Japanese Occupation. The Rajah Muda's descendant, Jason, was in town running the Fort Margherita and Ranee Museum through his Trust. Not sure if the Chinese Museum is still by the Waterfront but if it still is, it's also another one you can visit.
    The Borneo Cultures Museum or the museum of Borneo cultures has exhibits mainly from the many indigenous people of Sarawak.
    Generally, differences as compared to West Malaysia are languages, cultures, history and cuisine. The biggest difference is history... which you have yet to explore (not sure if you noticed it when you visited the Museum).

    • @weeeee8232
      @weeeee8232 Před 2 lety +2

      I learn. Everyday, I learn. 😁

    • @KenAbroad
      @KenAbroad  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks for the detailed information and also big thanks for becoming a channel member 💪 welcome aboard 😊

    • @KenAbroad
      @KenAbroad  Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks for the detailed information and also big thanks for becoming a channel member 💪 welcome aboard 😊

    • @nutzhazel
      @nutzhazel Před 2 lety +1

      @@KenAbroad Hi Ken, the regular massage oil is good to rub on your feet and shoulder after a tiring day 👍

  • @helens8935
    @helens8935 Před 2 lety +48

    Hi Ken! Welcome to Sarawak! 😃
    You’ll find a lot of families here are made up of multiple mixed races that you may start to see more ‘blended’ looks/faces. My own family is blended. Sarawak is a state where racial and religious composition is very different from Peninsula Malaysia, even more so than Sabah in some aspects nowadays. As a result, the delicacies, culture, mind set, and languages used have their own flavour.
    Sarawakians have great pride in our diversity and unity. I’m sure the museum had plenty of information already about various cultures and our history.
    You’ll also find it more quiet and there are more open spaces. Kuching is the most populated city at 600,000 people. Other cities only have half if not less. Overall, it’s a state bigger than all of Peninsula, but with 10% of Malaysia’s population. Borneo’s biodiversity is one of features not to be missed although some places require a bit of effort to get to. To learn the way of the land, rivers and mountains is essential in appreciating Borneo for what it has to offer :)
    I hope you’ll enjoy getting to know Sarawak and its people as you journey through the length of the state on your roadtrip with JLW and Dodo. Each town you pass through will have their own story to tell.
    I’m a fellow northerner like you. I’m from Miri. Looking forward to seeing you around there perhaps. Drive safe!

    • @weeeee8232
      @weeeee8232 Před 2 lety +5

      Exactly. I am 'blended' as well... 🤣🤣🤣

    • @celupbong7835
      @celupbong7835 Před 2 lety +2

      I am a "blended west msian" but I am now a naturalised Sarawakian, and yes, there is a huge difference between the people of peninsula msia and Sarawak...proud to call Sarawak my home🌈🤟😇 enjoy your stay in Sarawak🍻🍻

  • @giannishen
    @giannishen Před 2 lety +11

    Thank you for taking us on a tour of Borneo, great job. 👍😃🙌

  • @kirklen2067
    @kirklen2067 Před 2 lety +8

    Hai ken…short info for you…Sarawak,is home to 29 ethnic groups. With 47 different dialects, each group has their own unique stories, beliefs, traditions and cultures. and some sarawakian can speak more than 3 languanges..

  • @ExploreMasSabran
    @ExploreMasSabran Před 2 lety +7

    It's more Lively at Night n more people in Kuching Waterfront especially on Weekend.

  • @MC400351
    @MC400351 Před 2 lety +11

    Hi Ken, I'm very happy that you visited my town. I currently resides in Ubon, Thailand and you visiting my town help me feel I am home. Try 'Mee Jawa' a special noodle dish that you can try while in Kuching. Enjoy and I'm looking forward for you to visit more places while in Sarawak.

  • @cleanenergyinside1921
    @cleanenergyinside1921 Před 2 lety +5

    Sarawak Laksa is Anthony Bourdain's favorite breakfast meal. He calls it Breakfast of the Gods He always has two bowls when he comes down for breakfast. He brought the Laksa over to New York when he opened his favorite food from around the world over there.

  • @chaw294
    @chaw294 Před 2 lety +15

    Wow, Ken's Borneo Malaysia adventure begins...feeling excited to tag along again. Stunning view of Kuching Riverfront and amazing drone footage.
    Haha...Ken, you can also find such "interesting" stuff sold in Peninsula Malaysia too. Only men will visit such vendor(s)
    Good of you to support that vendor by purchasing a bottle of medicated massage oil.

  • @azharkuzairy
    @azharkuzairy Před 2 lety +4

    Been to Kuching before and really love it! I'm from Sabah 🇲🇾

    • @AlexSDU
      @AlexSDU Před 2 lety +1

      Love Sabah too. I spent 2 months in Tawau back in 2004, doing practical course there. I'm from Kuching, Sarawak.

  • @rudyguial8258
    @rudyguial8258 Před rokem +1

    I’m a natural born in the Philippines ang now living in USA and I am one of your fun subscriber, I love watching of your vlog in Philippine Island without skipping ads. All your vlog in CZcams made in the Philippine I love to watch it again and again.

  • @anthonyferris8912
    @anthonyferris8912 Před 2 lety +19

    I have visited Sarawak twice and thought it very different to other parts of Malaysia. Kuching is fascinating little place, but closes early.

    • @aswadi1991
      @aswadi1991 Před 2 lety +1

      I thought Borneo in Sabah or Indonesian 😅😆

    • @longhouseliving2996
      @longhouseliving2996 Před 2 lety +1

      @@aswadi1991 Borneo is a big island is shared by the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, Indonesian Kalimantan and the tiny nation of Brunei.

  • @laieiZ8265
    @laieiZ8265 Před 2 lety +8

    For me, personally.. Sabah is more about beautiful scenery, Sarawak is more about cultural.. Enjoy ur trip in Sarawak Ken.. Always waiting for your video.. Pliss no gambir sarawak Ken... Hahahahaha... 😍😍😍😍

  • @jillleong9386
    @jillleong9386 Před 2 lety +41

    Hi Ken! the expression of the uncle selling the massage oil is quite amusing,just made me laugh.Will be looking forward to visiting the state of art Borneo Cultural Museum too.Enjoy following your vlogs!

    • @hamimahatan3325
      @hamimahatan3325 Před 2 lety +4

      Yes2 v v v funny!
      Ya, I don’t think you’l get it in Peninsular Msia.. Am still laughing 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @jillleong9386
      @jillleong9386 Před 2 lety

      @@hamimahatan3325 not too sure about that.😄

  • @tam1010
    @tam1010 Před rokem +1

    Great video!

  • @booaks2980
    @booaks2980 Před 2 lety +23

    Trust me, once you reached Sabah, is gonna be drastically different from the West side of Malaysia, in fact there's a town called Kundasang, and is considered Malaysia's little New Zealand

    • @_.Retro._
      @_.Retro._ Před rokem +1

      Once you get there it feels like you are really in Australia or NZ, Kuching is Also Cool dubbed The London Of Asia

  • @opagodaswirling9383
    @opagodaswirling9383 Před 2 lety +3

    Well done Ken . A wise choice ! I was in Kuching a few yeras back and still have fond memories of Yunnan Garden breakfasts just off Jalan Abell. The restaurants behind the Tua Pek Kong temple were also sensational . Nice to hear you are heading for Sabah later . Sandakan and Tawau are very exotic .

  • @mathewjimbai882
    @mathewjimbai882 Před 2 lety +30

    Hi ken.. fyi in sarawak they are 2 different "kolok mee".. 1st is malay's kolok mee... 2nd is chinese kolok mee (non halal) . You need to try both of them 🤗 . Same goes to "laksa sarawak"

    • @AlexSDU
      @AlexSDU Před 2 lety

      Didn't know Laksa Sarawak have 2 version. How does the Chinese version different?

    • @thebradelonge5758
      @thebradelonge5758 Před rokem +2

      @@AlexSDU From what I usually taste, Malay tend to put sugar in their laksa broth. I personally like the Chinese laksa.

    • @AlexSDU
      @AlexSDU Před rokem

      @@thebradelonge5758 Interesting. Though I didn't notice any sweetness in the broth.
      Thank you for the info.
      BTW, which version do you think the Lee Fah Mee Laksa Sarawak follow? I mean the one with the large packet with real Laksa paste inside.

    • @thebradelonge5758
      @thebradelonge5758 Před rokem +1

      @@AlexSDU Oh that instant laksa, it doesn't really taste like the handmade laksa, either Chinese or Malay, but when eating it, I love to add lime and chilli just to give it more oomph. You should give it a try !

  • @roving-camera_72
    @roving-camera_72 Před 2 lety +1

    I'm looking forward to watching your Borneo series of videos since it's a place I've thought about visiting someday. Man, that Laksa looked amazing!

  • @tiniali1963
    @tiniali1963 Před 2 lety

    Thank you Ken for this video, for me to know about the bridge. The last time I was in Kuching, the bridge was not there... I was quite surprised when you show the bridge.

  • @ExploreMasSabran
    @ExploreMasSabran Před 2 lety +4

    Nice drone view 😍😍😍

  • @BIGJED75
    @BIGJED75 Před 2 lety +3

    Loving the thumb pointing, never seen that before. We were always a bit worried about safety in that region.

  • @salimahabdrahman8677
    @salimahabdrahman8677 Před 2 lety

    Hi Ken. Nice to have you in Malaysia.

  • @PhilTravel
    @PhilTravel Před rokem +1

    Glad you have made it to Kuching, Sarawak!

  • @harryalfonso8788
    @harryalfonso8788 Před 2 lety +2

    Ken, what makes the difference in Sarawak East Malaysia is that, most of the population are christian and the Dayaks are the majority. It's a diverse of culture though but will almost no Indian population.

  • @gmaliashraf6795
    @gmaliashraf6795 Před 2 lety

    I have visited Kuching 2004. But after long time you explore again this is awesome 👌

  • @zainahadnan484
    @zainahadnan484 Před 2 lety +2

    Ken dear...many thanks for sharing your beautiful journey at Borneo 👍👍..we would accompany you along the way...💪💪❤️❤️

  • @roshlysafuan2182
    @roshlysafuan2182 Před 2 lety +15

    Welcome to kuching ken. Beside sarawak laksa you can try also mee kolok. Its always a “fight” among the locals of which one is tastier than the other. Maybe u can pick side of ur preference btwn those 2 😀

    • @ExploreMasSabran
      @ExploreMasSabran Před 2 lety +6

      I like both. But still Sarawak Laksa no 1 for me n Then Kolok mee

    • @razalihusainc7724
      @razalihusainc7724 Před 2 lety +1

      My wife makes the best Laksa Sarawak.

    • @weeeee8232
      @weeeee8232 Před 2 lety

      @@ExploreMasSabran sarawak laksa +1

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this wonderful video n thanks for sharing your first impressions.of Kuching, Sarawak. Beautiful drone shots n exploration of d city.

  • @SuperLeorich
    @SuperLeorich Před 2 lety

    beautiful pics and drone shots.

  • @SparkySenor
    @SparkySenor Před 2 lety +1

    Kuching was a favourite place on my visit to Borneo. In a previous video you asked for suggestions about places to visit and I intended to mention Damai Peninsular but you met the JetLag Warriors there and I am now too late but at least you have experienced it. There are many changes in Kuching, the bridge to the government building is new and the cultural museum has been rebuilt and the mosque is also a new addition, plenty of reasons to perhaps return one day. Thanks for the wonderful content you continue to provide.

    • @AlexSDU
      @AlexSDU Před 2 lety +1

      The new mosque is the new Masjid India(Indian Mosque). The old one is just across the street inside the shop lots. It is now took over by the State Museum as a historical site. Same goes with the Brooke Dockyard next to another mosque not far from this.

  • @diggindownunder8051
    @diggindownunder8051 Před 2 lety

    Great video Ken .. Looks like a great place, Love your drone shots they add another perspective... Take care!

  • @dayangsabiah8154
    @dayangsabiah8154 Před 2 lety +1

    Finally.... Yeyyy.... 👏👏👏

  • @lindatang4955
    @lindatang4955 Před 2 lety +3

    Have a great vacations at Kuching. Love how Ken ..like to supported local business.

  • @akmal3677
    @akmal3677 Před 2 lety

    Never been to Kuching.. excited to see more from you Ken. Kuching seems like a very quiet and calm city. From this video at least.

  • @aren3130
    @aren3130 Před 2 lety

    Hi Ken, I m so happy to see you, Steve and Ivana visiting our State Sarawak I m originally from Miri Sarawak but stay in settle in Kuching as me and my hubby are currently working in Kuching.I have been looking forward your Sarawak journey.Sarawak is more quite and relaxing is compare to West Malaysia.We are more diversed as compare to West Malaysia.I suggest you visit waterfront at night during weekend The atmoshere is more vibrate.You also can visit Topspot Seafood where both locals and foreigners enjoy the vibrate and food.BTW if you guys overnight at Sibu you can try the famous mee Kampua from Foochow community.Have fun and take care.

  • @clementsimon
    @clementsimon Před 2 lety +2

    My hometown.welcome😀

  • @PrinceRightyI
    @PrinceRightyI Před 2 lety +4

    Welcome to Sarawak! Remember that our state is really large, so take time to explore it thoroughly! And as our mighty Pan-Borneo highway is still not yet completed, the journey by road will be realllllllly breathtaking. Try it, just be prepared to be astonished.
    And yeah, tell the Sarawak Tourism Board you're there. Maybe it can help 😅

  • @kaizer8280
    @kaizer8280 Před 2 lety +1

    The waterfront looks so nice! Lots of walkable space with nice views :)

  • @LeOrangePotato
    @LeOrangePotato Před 2 lety +2

    Ken, if you ever travel outside of Kuching until Siburan area (about a 30-40 drive from town), do check out Siburan kolo mee, and 'Jong's Crocodile Farm'. Also, if you're still here by the end of July, there will be a month-long festival called Kuching Food Festival. Hope you have a wonderful time here!

  • @kushal809
    @kushal809 Před 2 lety +3

    Love your videos ❤️❤️

  • @birdseyeview219
    @birdseyeview219 Před rokem

    Hi Ken,I subscribe to your Vlogs because you present your programme in a well informed manner with a pleasant tonality plus the lovely German accent.Ironically,I find myself learning more about my own country through your Vlogs.Keep up the good work.

  • @leonicholasvlogs
    @leonicholasvlogs Před 2 lety

    Nice video Ken 😊👍

  • @mrastazwanan8803
    @mrastazwanan8803 Před 2 lety +2

    Samarinda, and Balikpapan in Easdt Kalimantan Indonesia is more populous than Kuching ,bt Kuching is certainly on its way to become a million man city.

  • @januaryelizabeth8784
    @januaryelizabeth8784 Před rokem +1

    Thank you for coming to Kuching Sarawak.

  • @tamanpermatadihati8619

    Tq for supporting the small business.

  • @georgepetrin1334
    @georgepetrin1334 Před 2 lety

    I'm loving this look at East Malaysia you are providing. The sarawak looked delicious. It appears to me at first glance, that East is a little more laid back than West. I think I would like it more but I'll reserve judgment until you finish your tour.

  • @kushal809
    @kushal809 Před 2 lety +2

    Awesome video 🔥🔥👍❤️

  • @hplagt6880
    @hplagt6880 Před 2 lety +4

    Finally Ken you trying our Sarawak laksa and the 3 layer tea. The drink has tea, evaporated milk and palm sugar( gula apong). Next mission is to try kolo mee..either the Malay or Chinese version.
    You should visit the Semenggoh Orang utan conservation park about 10 miles from Kuching.

  • @SajidMehmood-zn3jy
    @SajidMehmood-zn3jy Před rokem

    very nice and interesting video thanks ken...

  • @KUAIZAN
    @KUAIZAN Před 2 lety

    Hi Ken thanks for visiting kuching, I'm here now

  • @putihputih5447
    @putihputih5447 Před 2 lety +2

    Hey Ken, your vlog in Kuching is very interesting. So many nice, beautiful sceneries in Kuching, Sarawak. Hope you enjoy your travel there. 🍜🥣🥤😋

  • @mohdzaki1089
    @mohdzaki1089 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautiful n very clean city

  • @dinn-mj4nx
    @dinn-mj4nx Před 2 lety +2

    7:22 kayu Tas , is very rare. It's very hard to find in West Malaysia or any where in the world. 😎

  • @rajinderkaursidhu752
    @rajinderkaursidhu752 Před 2 lety +2

    Beautiful Sarawak. Do enjoy your trip ❤️

  • @flyingfox3766
    @flyingfox3766 Před 2 lety

    Ken the Laksa looks authentic and the noodles used is the right one (slightly thicker vermicelli), nice!

  • @chekenolchannel9692
    @chekenolchannel9692 Před 2 lety +5

    That citrus is not lime. That is kalamansi / limau kasturi.
    Lime is Limau Nipis in Malay.

  • @kushal809
    @kushal809 Před 2 lety +3

    Love your content 🔥🔥👍❤️❤️

  • @SuperLeorich
    @SuperLeorich Před 2 lety

    Great blog...! cant wait to go Sabah Sarawak. People are so nice...

  • @BreakawayBites
    @BreakawayBites Před 2 lety +1

    So the adventure in East Malaysia begins.....Some how the uncle's explanation says it all of what is inside that bottle...lol...Trying new food, experiencing different cultures.....Anyway , stay safe . be vigilant, take care mate,

  • @peterkratzmann8710
    @peterkratzmann8710 Před 2 lety +1

    Hello Ken, I was going to recommend the museum in Kuching. But I see you have already seen it. It was different in 1977.The Bako National Park is worse a visit.
    I found the rule of the " White Raja"
    interesting. There are still buildings left.

  • @nl6185
    @nl6185 Před 2 lety +3

    Standard Malay in which everyone can understand because it is the National Language taught in school. Every region or states have their own accent or slangs. Depends on what one is selling, anything obscene is an offense regardless of west or east. Still the same country, same federal law.

  • @sathayeesuppiah3671
    @sathayeesuppiah3671 Před 2 lety

    Awesome video.

  • @aniqaliq7291
    @aniqaliq7291 Před 2 lety +3

    maybe you can try mee jawa for breakfast besides laksa sarawak or mee kolok, mee jawa is yellow noodle in curry like broth, order mee jawa special, you will be served the mee jawa with chicken or beef satay (i love this mee), i recommend you go to foo shan cafe at semarak(at kampung gita traffic light), kuching...it opens at 8.00 am till maybe 10 am only as it finishes quickly there, i think its close on monday...try it and you might like it...welcome to sarawak ken

  • @xodiac2020
    @xodiac2020 Před 2 lety +3

    the laksa is cheap with afews big prawn with drink included, cheaper than mainland

  • @julianalangit7916
    @julianalangit7916 Před 2 lety

    I’m from Limbang,fifth division in Sarawak thirty minutes drive to Brunei.Live in KL past 26 years.I’ve been to Kuching back in 2016 during my sister graduation at UNIMAS.I tried Borneo Sarawak Laksa,it was the best ❤️ to those who love spicy food and the three layer tea is quite nice.
    Enjoy Borneo diversity and Have Fun
    Salute 🙏

  • @sabrehohoho7681
    @sabrehohoho7681 Před 2 lety

    Lovely...take your time

  • @kesatria_gelap
    @kesatria_gelap Před 2 lety +1

    Certainly i love sarawak..even thought i from perak..lovely and peaceful places in malaysia.

  • @timunbonik6883
    @timunbonik6883 Před 2 lety

    Hi ken, welcome to my hometown. Hope you enjoy your travel here.

  • @devilsabelbel9268
    @devilsabelbel9268 Před 2 lety

    WOW... if you visit Rumah panjang (long house) that will be one of THE BEST experience if you came to Sarawak and I really hope that you came 30 MAY (SABAH) /1 JUNE (Sarawak) you can join our harvest festival celebrations...

  • @xodiac2020
    @xodiac2020 Před 2 lety +2

    the vedio is beautiful color and vivid

  • @asrie1234
    @asrie1234 Před 11 měsíci +1

    *Welcome to Malaysia Truly Asia Good food -Enjoyed Thanks sharing very good videos*
    🇲🇾❤️‍🩹♥️💝💖🇲🇾❤️‍🩹♥️💝💖🇲🇾❤️‍🩹♥️💝💖🇲🇾

  • @elisalis1106
    @elisalis1106 Před rokem

    Hi Ken probably it's quite new for you.Gambir is something for Men health purpose. Thanks for supporting their business. Wish you have a great experience there. In Sarawak you can visit Bau too place name Tasik Biru and also nearby Tasik Biru Wind Caves can get Bus for myr1 to go there and also can go to Sematan by small van transport depart to Sematan where you can find it in Bau city 😊

  • @tillkoschig1963
    @tillkoschig1963 Před 2 lety

    Very nice video Ken, I would love to visit there too, been only to Penang and KL

  • @carlitasingco2159
    @carlitasingco2159 Před 2 lety +3

    Hello everyone good evening Ken GOD BLESS you ALWAYS 👏👏👏

  • @pgnazi
    @pgnazi Před 11 měsíci

    Kayu Tas is very good for muscle massage after workout. Very common use the kayu tas oil to release muscle cramp.

  • @celestezhou2122
    @celestezhou2122 Před 2 lety

    welcome Ken...😊😊

  • @JenYangAdventures
    @JenYangAdventures Před rokem

    I love this place laid back city . I hope I can visit there again soon

  • @cecilialibago8449
    @cecilialibago8449 Před 2 lety +11

    i am inspired by your travels in Malaysia..been there once , but now i want to visit again and go to the places that you've visited and to have a taste of the mouth - watering cuisine .many thanks again mr. Ken for the wonderful content

  • @henryfly2984
    @henryfly2984 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi Ken, that Massage oil especially 'Gambir' is very unique oil that comes from wood, can't find them outside Sarawak. People flew in to buy them. BTW, Laksa Sarawak is our everyday meal, it's a 'Breakfast for the GODs'....enjoy!

  • @cyclonmaster
    @cyclonmaster Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome to Sarawak Ken...more places to discover

  • @khuan
    @khuan Před 2 lety

    Hi Ken! U've just missed the Rainforest World Music Festival here.. but worry not, we still have Kuching Festival Food Fair (from July 29 to Aug 21)! Enjoy ur stay here!

  • @yupeter8860
    @yupeter8860 Před 2 lety +1

    Hope you can visit the Local Market & also trying the local street foods- Don’t forget to feast on the Durians - King of Fruits- Now Durian season is in full swing--Don’t miss it- !

  • @megzulaikhalaiabdullah6250

    Good evening Ken. Welcome to my hometown Kuching. How i wish I m overthere n can bring you around my village n other interesting places 🤗🙏🌹👍

  • @saini88
    @saini88 Před 2 lety +2

    Hi Ken....you must go solo around Sarawak. There is so much place to explore. 1 month will not enough for sure..... i am from Kuching but already go every town except limbang and marudi.

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong7120 Před 2 lety +5

    Thank you Ken for sharing another great video. I have always liked it. 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

  • @ridzwanhassan5551
    @ridzwanhassan5551 Před 2 lety +1

    Welcome Ken to Sarawak, try kek lapis,or cake layered…..one of Sarawak special cake.

  • @LIYUS-VLOGS-channel
    @LIYUS-VLOGS-channel Před 2 lety +3

    hi ken you have made that .go to waterfront kuching .interesting drone recording .good news 9 to 11 september (pesta benak ) .in sri aman sarawak .the only area in malaysia that has a (pesta benak) .at my home town .sri aman sarawak borneo

  • @wakjoko997
    @wakjoko997 Před rokem

    Love your videos at sarawak 👍

  • @ramytihbih
    @ramytihbih Před 2 lety

    I always recommend travellers to go to Borneo Highlands area or Padawan area, Bau town, the Bidayuh area. You can enjoy kayaking in Kpg Semadang, jungle tracking in Bengoh, experience rumah panjang of the Bidayuh in Kampung Annah Rais and their famous Hotspring, there are a lot of things you can enjoy there. Food is excellence in Sarawak. Anthony Bourdain once said that Laksa Sarawak is the God Breakfast.

  • @chaw294
    @chaw294 Před 2 lety +3

    Wonderful that you have tried "God's breakfast"aka Sarawak laksa and 3 layer tea. Oh boy, you added quite a bit of the sambal into the broth even though you said it was spicy earlier. Anyway, glad that you like it. Next food to try is kolok mee and kek lapis/layer cake.Thanks for the Borneo Cultural Museum tour...very interesting.
    Look forward to seeing more on Borneo through you, Ken. Bon Voyage !!!

    • @cyber8019
      @cyber8019 Před 2 lety +1

      There is also Kampua Mee that is famous in Sibu.

    • @chaw294
      @chaw294 Před 2 lety

      @@cyber8019 Yeah...

  • @bengchengkhoo3986
    @bengchengkhoo3986 Před 2 lety +2

    Chong Choon laksa at Abell Road is very popular too not far from the place that you have it now

  • @roindon2676
    @roindon2676 Před 2 lety +1

    Hi 👋 Ken hope you enjoy to explore negeri Sarawak 👍👍👍 with so many flora and fauna multi culture also 👌👌👌

  • @weilk7420
    @weilk7420 Před 2 lety +2

    East Malaysia u can try local fast food which hardly available in West Malaysia.

  • @spiritusmundi5398
    @spiritusmundi5398 Před 2 lety +1

    The late great American chef Anthony Bourdain visited Sarawak many years ago, and after trying out Sarawak laksa, he proclaimed it as "the breakfast of the Gods."

  • @darksydeus
    @darksydeus Před 2 lety

    Hi Ken, for kolo mee, there are 2 types. 1 is regular white and another one is the "red" version which mixed with char siu oil. for laksa, u can try kolo laksa which they mix the noodle from kolo mee with laksa soup. have fun in kuching, looking forward to your next video of your food adventure.