7 Things We Wish We Knew BEFORE Travelling To MALAYSIA!

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  • čas přidán 19. 06. 2024
  • After nearly two months travelling around Malaysia, we have come to realize there are a few things that both surprised us, and we wish we knew, before travelling to Malaysia.
    In today's video, we go over these things, so you can travel to Malaysia, a little more informed!
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Komentáře • 190

  • @MrEKS-st6mc
    @MrEKS-st6mc Před 8 měsíci +6

    Hey folks a big thumbs up on the power outlet tip ! I’ve been watching CZcams about Malaysia for about a year and you are the first to explain the adapter required coming from North America- a question I have been wondering about !
    Kudos to you ! 👍

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Ah thank you! Glad we were able to help ya out with that one! Something we didn’t realize either until we were stuck without haha. 🙂🙌

  • @Rapture77
    @Rapture77 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I'Im AAmerican and work in Malaysia, me and my colleagues have never experienced those powor surges.

  • @bakafrayaborja896
    @bakafrayaborja896 Před 8 měsíci +22

    FYI, Grab originated from Malaysia in 2016 and expanded regionally. Fun fact for you😊

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +3

      Really cool! 🙂

    • @vincentchin88
      @vincentchin88 Před 7 měsíci +2

      @@KyleJess their start-up office many years ago was below me across KL Sentral. I was then running Infosys new office then. I remembered then seeing the young ppl talking and convincing the taxi drivers then to sign up.

    • @bakafrayaborja896
      @bakafrayaborja896 Před 3 měsíci +1

      They are even bigger in Indonesia

    • @EGO0808
      @EGO0808 Před 2 měsíci +1

      It’s actually a Malaysia born Singaporean, who founded Grab.

    • @tankman20064
      @tankman20064 Před měsícem +1

      And they immigrate😂

  • @mayfoo02
    @mayfoo02 Před 7 měsíci +9

    I think theres a bit of misinformation here. Its definitely not difficult to find pork in Malaysia. If u pop into a chinese Malaysian shop, u'll most likely get pork. As for alcohol, u can get alcohol pretty easily in the non halal sections of supermarts.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Yes absolutely not impossible to find. But not every restaurant offers pork or alcohol, we found ourselves going to a few places to find that combination. Shopping markets for sure could find, but a glass of wine with dinner, not always available

    • @tinkerbell7560
      @tinkerbell7560 Před měsícem

      @@KyleJess Pork and alcohol are not sold in the Malay or halal Restaurants. For Pork and alcohol go to the Chinese Restaurants. Chinese Restaurants are every where in Malaysia. 1 famous pork dish in Malaysia is Bak Kut Teh. You have not eaten this, you have not been to Malaysia. Our Roast Pork and Char Siew is also a must try.

  • @fauzanriez9472
    @fauzanriez9472 Před 8 měsíci +7

    Hi. Welcome to Malaysia. Let's keep it underrated, shall we? Do come back.
    Avoid the monsoon rainy season if you do (it may rain several days non stop in places like east coast of the peninsular) and also holiday seasons (that includes the long weekend if you plan to drive around).
    Malaysia is a commonwealth country (ex British colony) and English is taught at school as second language. Hardly surprising many people you see would be able to speak or understand simple English.
    And due to the diversity of population, most people are competent in at least 2 languages. And most chinese and indians are capable of 3 languages - some up to 4.
    But there are also many foreign workers here in Malaysia who may not be able to communicate as well. There are millions of them, from Bangladesh, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand and Nepal to name a few.
    Most Chinese restaurants or coffee shops do serve pork in their menusand about alcohol - one reason is because unlike your country or others like UK and Japan where people leave their cars at home to go to bars etc .. its not same here. At least not in the past. People would still want to drive home even when they have little sense left. This caused sad stories to other people and also themselves. This is one way of government to help educating and protect the public.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Ah thanks for all the insight! Definitely underrated and we’ll be back for sure!

  • @mayfoo02
    @mayfoo02 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Thanks for popping in a for a visit. We welcome u guys back here any time. Hv fun.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you! We will be back again for sure! 🙂🙌

  • @cleanenergyinside1921
    @cleanenergyinside1921 Před 7 měsíci +10

    You need surge protector not because the electricity supply is unstable. Its not. The reason is because Malaysia (and especially Kuala Lumpur) has some of the most poweful lightning strikes in the world, and most circuit breakers Internationally can handle electricity surges but not electrical surges from lightning strikes, including those made in the US and UK. Thats the reason we use surge protectors, and its not for electricity supply.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      The power supply IS unstable even without lightning strikes.

    • @cleanenergyinside1921
      @cleanenergyinside1921 Před měsícem

      @@byteme9718 Do you live in Malaysia? If you say yes, then you are lying. You are just bitter and you need to find a way to cool yourself down 😆

  • @zerounimatrix6707
    @zerounimatrix6707 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Your suggestions are really practical! Very clear and straightforward. Thanks!

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 6 měsíci

      Hey happy to hear that! Glad we could help inform! 🙂🙌

  • @ThisnametaKenny
    @ThisnametaKenny Před 8 měsíci +7

    If you head on back to Malaysia, Borneo should be on the top of your list. It's a whole other world. Nothing like the Peninsula.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thanks for the recommendation! We have heard Borneo from everyone, so it is definitely on the top of the list for sure! 🙂🇲🇾🏝️🙌

  • @TheWizcakes
    @TheWizcakes Před 7 měsíci +2

    Your giggles are contagious. Enjoy the rest of your travels.☺️

  • @steveandres4558
    @steveandres4558 Před 8 měsíci +6

    Lots of "good to know" information. I really enjoyed your whole series on Malaysia. I went to KL once and loved it but haven't seen much else. I definitely want to go back and see more of this beautiful country!

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci

      Yes! Such an awesome place. Definitely worth more than one visit! 🙂🇲🇾🙌

  • @Yasin_Affandi
    @Yasin_Affandi Před 8 měsíci +2

    Thank you for this video. Wonderful. Good that you guys came up with this video. It will definitely make new tourists well aware.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      We’re glad you enjoyed it! 🙂🇲🇾🙌

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@KyleJessThank you. 😀

    • @Yasin_Affandi
      @Yasin_Affandi Před 8 měsíci +1

      ​@@KyleJessHope that you guys have had a wonderful time in Malaysia. Until we see you guys again in Malaysia. 😀

  • @brucemontrose
    @brucemontrose Před 8 měsíci +3

    Very informative! Thank you.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Hope you’re doing well! 🙂🙌

  • @latifahhamsa7005
    @latifahhamsa7005 Před 22 dny

    Tq soo much..welcome to our beloved Malaysia..❤❤❤

  • @saeffareez3337
    @saeffareez3337 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Sadly you are leaving M'sia 🇲🇾
    and now only i know your channel..i just subscribe it..For info; your country man @JetLag warrior channel currently now in KL with his parents just came from Toronto Canada.. for info, JetLag warrior this is his third visit into M'sia and first timers for his parents.
    Wish both of you come back again and venturing more interesting place in M'sia 🇲🇾Cheers 😘👌✌️

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +2

      That’s, awesome, we’ll have to check him out! We wish we had planned to stay longer, but we’ll definitely be back! Let us know if you have any suggestions for next time? 🙂

  • @kathleenphillips8910
    @kathleenphillips8910 Před 7 měsíci +3

    What a great and useful review 🥰

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thank you! 🙂 Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @user-kv3df7ti4s
    @user-kv3df7ti4s Před 22 dny

    Thanks for visiting our country Malaysia.❤

  • @zaharizak
    @zaharizak Před 8 měsíci +8

    It easy to tell the different between a traveller and a tourist. The traveler sees what he sees, the tourist sees what he has come to see.
    For a traveller, the more places you see and experience, the bigger you realize the world to be. The more you become aware of, the more you realize how relatively little you know of it, how many places you have still to go, how much more there is to learn. - Anthony Bourdain

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci

      Love it, so true! After 2 years of full-time travel, we have definitely experienced this first hand, and we have fallen in love with the process of actively addressing that ignorance. 🙂🌏🙌

    • @zaharizak
      @zaharizak Před 8 měsíci +3

      @@KyleJess My advice is, don't just spend a couple of days in a country and then start to tell the whole world of the do's and don'ts about that country. We don't know enough until we spend more time and explore more and mingle freely and blending well with the locals. There are some pointers you gave out in this video which I considered lame and petty.. sorry.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci

      Haha, well we did spend more than a couple days, and judging by the comments, we helped some people out that did find value in it. Never once said “do this” or “don’t do that”. Just sharing our experience, for those that are interested. Thanks for your input

    • @kratos8873
      @kratos8873 Před 7 měsíci

      So true! Seen many YTs filming and eating at tourist traps like Bukit Bintang, Petaling Street, Jalan Alor and KLCC 😂

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem +1

      @@KyleJess You're tourists, hence the inaccurate information. He tried twice to point this out to you and his message never got through.

  • @apakansaja8505
    @apakansaja8505 Před 7 měsíci +3

    *Be careful...the Portuguese, the Dutch, the British and the Japanese came to Malaysia and many end up not wanting to go back home. They stayed for over 500 years.*

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 6 měsíci

      We can see why, an amazing place! A true melting pot of all these diverse cultures! A must visit for all travellers for sure! 🇲🇾🙌

  • @brothersman524
    @brothersman524 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Great Analysis here.
    I love SE Asia with Malaysia being my favourite country overall in that part of the world but apart from visiting Malaysia 6 times (6th visit was very recent) , I have visited Thailand 4 times, Philippines twice, Indonesia 3 times (3rd visit was very recent), Vietnam (recently), Singapore 3 times and Brunei (recently). SE Asia simply has so much to offer. The only other country in that region that I want to visit is Cambodia.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you! Very cool you've had that much exporation of the area! We plan to go Vietnam and Philippines in the near future. Any recommendations?

    • @brothersman524
      @brothersman524 Před 7 měsíci

      @@KyleJess For Vietnam, do the Halong Bay Cruise, also go around the Mekong Delta and river, do thge Pu Luong Nature Reserve, visit Ho Chi Minh City (and if time visit Hanoi)
      For Philippines, El Nido in Palawan is the most popular but overcrowded and also Boracay too - these place I've been to. But Siargao, Bohol, Coron (close to El Nido) and Cebu are worth looking at too - I haven't been to these places yet but it is on my bucket ;list to visit.

  • @Sophia-bq2sp
    @Sophia-bq2sp Před 5 měsíci +2

    Fantastic video. ❤

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂🇲🇾🙌

  • @AhmadZakiVision
    @AhmadZakiVision Před 8 měsíci +1

    Watching from Melaka, Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci

      We look forward to checking out Melaka next time we come! We’ve heard nothing but good things 🙂

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci +8

    There are other duty free islands eg tioman, pangkor, labuan.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +3

      Oh that’s awesome! We had no idea, good to know! Thank you 🙂

  • @norhaslinahasan4912
    @norhaslinahasan4912 Před 8 měsíci +6

    If you come back to Malaysia, do come to Kelantan

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      We will definitely add it to the list, and really look forward to when we do come back 🙂

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      DON'T go to Kelantan, it's one of the most backward states and it's government are actively seeking to execute those for leaving Islam. It often embarrasses Malaysia with ridiculous religious laws that at one point prevented unrelated men and women queuing up at the same shop check outs. The hypocrisy of that was it's sultan marrying a Russian prostitute young enough to be his grand daughter. That didn't end well.

  • @AlanKangBanMeng-sv5en
    @AlanKangBanMeng-sv5en Před 6 měsíci +1

    Its worth visiting Cameron Highlands and Genting Highlands resort as the weather is much cooler .

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 6 měsíci

      Good to know! Thanks for sharing

  • @RiduanMOHDsani
    @RiduanMOHDsani Před 2 měsíci +3

    Welcome to kl🇲🇾🎉🎉👍 terima kasih

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 2 měsíci +2

      Thank you! We loved it there! We will definitely be back soon

  • @chiangea3495
    @chiangea3495 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Nice vlog !❤❤❤
    Please come back again to enjoy our foods that representing truly Asia taste & flavour !😋😋😋

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci

      We will absolutely be back! Do you have any dish recommendations for us to try when we do? 🙂

    • @chiangea3495
      @chiangea3495 Před 7 měsíci

      @@KyleJess try ayam percik, nasi lauk, nasi dagang, pulut kuning with rendang, laksam, Siamese nasi kerabu...all these dishes are from my home town state of Kelantan.Tumpat to be exact...you can take jungle train from KL to go there.

  • @kamrulz659
    @kamrulz659 Před 5 měsíci +1

    I recommend u to go to kundasang in Sabah,borneo.the place is at the foot of mount kinabalu.very cool n nice place,if possible u could try to climb,its the highest peak in south east asia.

  • @yuewming
    @yuewming Před 3 měsíci +1

    You are most welcome to visit Petaling Jaya just beside KL

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you! We will have to add it to the list for when we come back to Malaysia! Which may be happening sooner than later 😉

  • @SSxxx18
    @SSxxx18 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Great ground coffee can be found if you know where to go...

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Absolutely, not readily available at all shops and just gotta look around, but there is some good coffee for sure.

  • @antoniomorais1503
    @antoniomorais1503 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Hello folks,
    Great tips !
    Which cities/islands do you recommend we can drink beers/wine for a cheap prices ?
    Thank you so much.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 4 měsíci +1

      From what we heard, all the islands on the East coast have duty free. But we only went to Langkawi of all the islands. But there for sure, duty free and you skip on the high alcohol taxes, that make it so expensive. So we’d recommend checking out Langkawi 🙂

  • @79kopi79
    @79kopi79 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Next time you comint back, check out Sipadan island. Top 3 island in the world. Located at Sabah, the bornoe/East Malaysia. Also you can opt to climb the Mount Kinabalu. Its a 2 days trip in total but scenery is speechless.
    Do check with the weather however if you traveling towards the year end due to raining monsoon season.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci

      That’s awesome! Thank you so much for the recommendations, we will definitely look into them! 🙂🇲🇾🙌

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      I take it you've never been to Sipadan. It's remote, the only reason to visit is to SCUBA dive, it's permit only so in a week you'll be lucky to get two visits in a week. Mount Kinabalu is worth it but it's a guided tour and quite demanding.

  • @eliseevanger9687
    @eliseevanger9687 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Totally agree on the coffee area! We`ve been travelling throughout the entire south east asia, and its not easy to find good black coffee. The best option as we see it, is to either buy an americano. Or to just make your own instant coffee. We usually buy instant coffee with arabica, as we liked that one the most.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 4 měsíci

      Haha 100%. Great done up coffees everywhere, iced coffees, egg coffee etc. but black plain pour over coffee, harder to find than you’d think! 🤣🤷‍♂️

    • @tinkerbell7560
      @tinkerbell7560 Před měsícem

      @@KyleJess Malaysia love coffee, we have many ground coffee factories here. It just that some visitors do not know where or how to order plain black coffee. For your info, Plain black coffee is call Kopi O here. We have many varieties of ground coffee in Malaysia. Ask around the next time you visit Malaysia. I am sure you will love our Malaysian Kopi O.

    • @RAW-zw5jt
      @RAW-zw5jt Před 8 dny

      ​@@KyleJess Majority of our Malaysian folks have never been to North America or tasted coffee there so there's a disparity between their and your idea of good coffee. I also dont quite like some varieties of the coffee here too. Italian coffee is getting more popular over the last few years. Vietnamese coffee too. I personally love the instant coffee ( very popular here) which probably would make some North Americans shudder. 😂😂

  • @shubhamchaudhary2517
    @shubhamchaudhary2517 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Great video!!! Penang Top vs entopia. what would you recommend?

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! We only checked out Penang this time around, but it was great for sure! We’ll have to check out Entopia for next time!

    • @shubhamchaudhary2517
      @shubhamchaudhary2517 Před 5 měsíci

      @@KyleJess oh that's fine. I would be visiting Entopia next week. Will share my experience after that.

  • @notmyname3556
    @notmyname3556 Před 7 měsíci +5

    Malaysia has it's own coffee culture, hence you'll only find western coffee more expensive and more of hipster or fancier lifestyle.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci

      We’d love to look more into it for sure. The instant coffee was usually all that was available. We did see a coffee event in a mall one time, some cafes with great espressos and what not. But they typical drip coffee was seemingly difficult to find. But diving deeper into that coffee culture is definitely an idea for next time 🙂🇲🇾☕️🙌

  • @jefgeo1827
    @jefgeo1827 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Do visit Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah Malaysia. We have long houses in Sarawak, the land of head hunters. Sabah has amazing island beaches and mount kinabalu.😊

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci

      That’s awesome! We will absolutely look into them, thank you for the recommendations! 🙂🙌

  • @kalpeshpatil7551
    @kalpeshpatil7551 Před 23 dny

    Nice informations. How about the cleanliness in Malaysia?. Is it hygienic?

  • @Berley_1234
    @Berley_1234 Před 18 dny

    I love Malaysia - visited in 2008

  • @micheleyeoh76
    @micheleyeoh76 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Just a small info, Uber in Malaysia was bought over by Grab

  • @asrie1234
    @asrie1234 Před 7 měsíci +4

    *Welcome to Malaysia 🇲🇾Truly Asia Good foods, rainforest good beach & others many More Enjoyed thanks sharing good videos*
    🇲🇾♥️💖💗💗🥰🇲🇾💖💗♥️💝🇲🇾
    *Welcome to Malaysia, Malaysian likes to lepak2 at mamak restaurant drink teh Tarik - you can joining me to or any Msian if you likes , is no problem for Malaysian 🇲🇾❤️💝💖🧡💖💝❤️🇲🇾*

    • @Gymson
      @Gymson Před 7 měsíci +2

      Malaysia is truly awesome place!

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 6 měsíci +2

      Thank you so much! We loved Malaysia and can't want to go back 🙂🙌

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 6 měsíci +1

      It really is!

    • @SukhdevSingh-ge5rj
      @SukhdevSingh-ge5rj Před 19 dny

      Helpful note: "lepak-lepak" means "hangout" in Malay.

  • @jacquesmainguy1
    @jacquesmainguy1 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Malacca for sure, and also Tioman, if you want to see the giant monitor lizards right off the ferry from Mersing...

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 4 měsíci

      Ah that’s awesome! Thanks for the recommendations, we’ll add them to the list of must see’s next time we’re there! 🙂🙌

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Yes borneo is awesome.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +3

      It’s at the top of the list for next time we visit for sure! 🙂🏝️🇲🇾

  • @mahadhirmohamad7187
    @mahadhirmohamad7187 Před 8 měsíci +4

    A tax of RM10 per day for accommodation is also levied on local travellers. Except for paid tourist places, there are different prices for locals and tourists.
    To eat pork, you can easily get it at a Chinese restaurant, but in Kuala Lumpur, you can also easily get it at the Street Food Market in Jalan Alor Bukit Bintang, Taman Connaught Night Market or any Chinese seller.
    For happy hour there are also rows of pubs and bars in Jalan Changkat Bukit Bintang or any bar, lounge or night club around KL. You can also get alcohol at 24-hour stores such as seven eleven or kk.
    In Malaysia, there are many different races, religions and cultures because of that there are some shortcomings such as if you go to a Malay or Indian Muslim restaurant, pork and alcohol will not be sold, if you go to a Hindu Indian restaurant, pork and beef are not sold. If you go to a Buddhist restaurant, you are only served vegetable food except in a Chinese restaurant where you find everything including frogs. It is more important to know that you are not allowed to smoke in restaurants, supermarkets, malls, on buses, trains, or anywhere covered.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Absolutely a multicultural country, one of the things we loved about Malaysia is the diversity and magnitude of experiences. 🙂

  • @mdo5121
    @mdo5121 Před 6 měsíci +1

    great info thumbs up from me.....hey i will be going to KL in January....was there in the summer and did not need a visa and could stay for 3 months as an American.USA ....have things changed for Americans now ....a visa agency said i needed to show a bank statement and can stay for one month etc and you need to get in with a digital visa thx

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 6 měsíci +1

      We're actually Canadian, so we didn't have the same requirements, not 100% sure. We just got stamped in/visa upon arrival when we got there and we had 3 months max as well.

    • @mdo5121
      @mdo5121 Před 6 měsíci

      @@KyleJess when were you stamped may I ask...Canada and USA should be similar...supposedly they changed some rules in the beginning of December

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 6 měsíci

      @@mdo5121 Mmm, we may have luckily gone just before then. We got there in September

  • @civivva4501
    @civivva4501 Před 7 měsíci +3

    Thanks for reminding me about the tourist tax. I was also charged a rubbish tax in Siargao Philippines and charged to access a crappy beach. I wonder what actually happens to this money.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Depending on your spending, you can get some of it back when you leave the country as well. Make sure to keep receipts and ask about the TRS program when making bigger purchases, can claim some back at the airport 🙂

  • @khairul_Vista
    @khairul_Vista Před 7 měsíci +5

    Not the highest quality of power ?? You’re kidding right?

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Haha who said that? Wasn’t us…. We said it’s a different power outlet than what we’re used to and when using plugs that are foreign to your inlets, you want a converter. Preferably one with a surge protector, to keep your electrics safe from the differing power output and incase of power surges

  • @dilkycorteling2586
    @dilkycorteling2586 Před 29 dny

    Fellow Canadian here... question, grab app, can I use my own phone...we are hoping to go in November...

  • @andrewchong2616
    @andrewchong2616 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Also do visit terengganu.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Thanks you, we love the recommendations! The list for next time is growing!

  • @kratos8873
    @kratos8873 Před 7 měsíci +3

    A bit of trivia for you both, UBER was the 1st ehailing platform in Malaysia until it was bought over by Grab.
    Yes, the normal Red and White taxis are notorious! We, locals shunned them. Before Grab came along, those taxis monopolies public transport by car and before they allowed you to board, you've to tell them where you're going, if it's not convenient to them, they wont take you.
    As a non-Muslim, yes alcoholic drinks are expensive, as compared to Thailand, but I'm at that age where i drink very occasionally, so it's all good. Makes that 1 cold beer taste heavenly when that occasion comes around.
    I'm not sure if you've been to Penang island, that's a good place to visit, beaches, malls, street food, and a bit of wildlife.
    If you love, crystal clear seaside, try Semporna Island or Redang Island.
    Come back for part 2 😂

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      Ah thank you so much for the recommendations and information! Much appreciated and yeah, gotta look out for which taxi you jump in and those beer tabs 😉
      We’ll definitely be back!

  • @AlanKangBanMeng-sv5en
    @AlanKangBanMeng-sv5en Před 6 měsíci +2

    Pork and alcohol can be found in malaysia. You just need to know where to get them

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Absolutely, not readily availble in all locations, have to seek it out.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem +1

      @@KyleJess You don't ever have to look far.

  • @himynameisamir
    @himynameisamir Před 8 měsíci +4

    Malaysian knw how to party without alcohol.

  • @caros4734
    @caros4734 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Malaysia was part of the British Empire and therefore its not too surprising many things are British influenced.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yeah absolutely! A melting pot of culture really, with English, Chinese, Indian influence, and more! 🙂🙌

  • @norzilahaziz6695
    @norzilahaziz6695 Před 4 měsíci

    If possible pls come visit again nxt time..haha

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 4 měsíci

      We plan to for sure! Possibly sooner than later 🙂🇲🇾🙌

  • @bradparker1020
    @bradparker1020 Před 4 měsíci +2

    You cant find coffee in south east Asia. Indonesia Vietnam Thailand has the best coffee in the world

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 4 měsíci +1

      Oh they have amazing iced coffees, egg coffee, salted coffee, Thai milk coffees etc. But normal ground beans for a pour over coffee, pretty hard to find in our experience in some countries. We’re in vietnam now, and it’s been the first time we’ve found decent ground coffee, instead of instant crystals

  • @user-jl3yv6jl6s
    @user-jl3yv6jl6s Před 5 měsíci +2

    Who edited your videos vary good.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Ah thank you! Kyle does the editing on our long form, Jess does a lot of our short form/reels over on Instagram and Facebook! If you’re not following us over there yet, we share a lot of behind the scenes and stuff that doesn’t make it into our videos here, should check it out and join our community there too 🙂🙌 Thanks for watching!

  • @koisokmo4315
    @koisokmo4315 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Do come again

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      We’ll be back for sure! 🙂🇲🇾🙌

  • @angooredcow157
    @angooredcow157 Před 3 dny

    A good job.
    Thanks for the surge protector hint.
    Abundant pork dishes and alcohol available in the Chinese eateries.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci +2

    For us north Korea and Israel is a bit difficult to get visa or none at all

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci

      Mmm, can see that. Imagine that’s most places in the world, having a hard time entering those 2 right now

  • @65rainz
    @65rainz Před 8 měsíci +3

    Please come back soon, Drink more teh tarik than beer.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Oh we’ll be back for sure! 🙂🇲🇾🙌

    • @tinkerbell7560
      @tinkerbell7560 Před měsícem +1

      @@KyleJess Try our Kopi O

  • @calvyncraven1141
    @calvyncraven1141 Před 8 měsíci +3

    GRAB was founded in Malaysia and bought over UBER South East Asia

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci

      We had read Singapore actually, but that’s pretty cool if it’s Malaysia! Great service for sure!

    • @frenzyfernzy3798
      @frenzyfernzy3798 Před 8 měsíci +2

      Founded in Malaysia but they chose to get it public listed in Singapore for various reasons including tax incentives etc

    • @fauzanriez9472
      @fauzanriez9472 Před 8 měsíci

      Grab started life as MyTeksi. It grew so fast and large in south east asia - even Uber surrendered. Grab moved its HQ to singapore for some corporate reasons. Hard to understand, but that's how it was.

  • @americanjulia
    @americanjulia Před 3 měsíci +2

    do they have coffee beans that can be grounded to make coffee? how about nut milk ?

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 3 měsíci +1

      We didn't find much for grinds. There are a lot of great coffee shops, a lot of instant, but hard to find grinds in the typical store from our experience.

    • @tinkerbell7560
      @tinkerbell7560 Před měsícem +1

      @@KyleJess Coffee beans and grounded coffee are sold everywhere in Malaysia especially in Supermarket, if you know where to find them. Our chinese coffee shops or Mamak shops all sell coffee from grounded coffee bean not instant coffee. Not forgetting all the branded coffee shops like Starbucks, Zus Coffee, The Coffee Beans and etc.

    • @SukhdevSingh-ge5rj
      @SukhdevSingh-ge5rj Před 19 dny

      You have to keep in mind the key word "kopi O". Just say the letter "O" after "kopi".😊😊😊😊

    • @SukhdevSingh-ge5rj
      @SukhdevSingh-ge5rj Před 19 dny

      Sugar is default.
      1)"Kurang manis" for "less sugar'.
      2)"Tak mahu manis" for "zero sugar". Or "tak mahu gula".
      3) "manis" means "sweet"
      4) "gula" means "sugar".

  • @fairos911118
    @fairos911118 Před 8 měsíci +4

    Im malaysian.. never experienced power surges that causes damage at all.. idk where u get that idea

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      It’s just good to have surge protectors when travelling to any country, especially staying in hotels. It was more a mention on if you’re getting a converter too, which can when converting the power, also have that risk. So just better safe than sorry, to use a surge protected converter

    • @79kopi79
      @79kopi79 Před 8 měsíci +2

      ​@@KyleJessTesla just opened their HQ and their car model can be officially bought in Malaysia. Can't remember the exact number but Malaysia already had a Tesla fast charging station available across the peninsular. An investment from Tesla is a recognition of Malaysia electric power supply capabilities for your assurance.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      @@79kopi79 What nonsense.

    • @79kopi79
      @79kopi79 Před měsícem

      @@byteme9718 amende brader?

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      @@79kopi79 🤣

  • @merongmahawangsa9240
    @merongmahawangsa9240 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Alcohol is not hard to find. Most 7 eleven sells alcohol. All supermarket and hypermarket in Malaysia sell alcohol.
    You can find quality coffee everywhere, coffee café is everywhere in Kuala Lumpur and Malaysia - Starbucks, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Zus Coffee, Gloria Jeans, etc.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      For sure, you can get alcohol at stores and drink in your room, no doubt about that. If you want to enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, that’s a bit different and more difficult to find. Also priced higher than most countries in this region of the world. Not impossible, which isn’t something we said to begin with, but more of a challenge. Same with coffee, but the reverse. You can certainly find coffee shops with espressos and other high quality coffee, but want to make a pot of coffee at home/in your hotel? It can be hard to find basic coffee grinds and brew a pot.

    • @Glee73
      @Glee73 Před 7 měsíci +2

      you are right about the alcohol prices. there is quite a high tax on alcohol and tobacco, which is classified as "sin" products. Places where you can have wine and food is usually the more expensive restaurants. in Chinese restaurants and kopitiams, you can get beer. Proper coffee grinds, the large supermarkets all have them. Another thing to note, and can be quite controversial to some, but factually, Malaysia according to its constitution, “Islam is the religion of the Federation; but other religions may be practiced in peace and harmony.” Around 64% of the population practice Islam and because of that, its more common to see halal restaurants that do not serve alcohol. @@KyleJess

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      @@KyleJess There are countless places you can drink beer with food in urban areas but you'll generally only find wine in restaurants. All of the bigger hotels have very affordable restaurants, usually several of them, but many are owned directly by the government and they no longer serve alcohol so just find a non government hotel. Malaysia is about to descend into the deep, dark abyss of conservative Islam and these restrictions never used to apply. Any possibility of having fun has been progressively taken away bit by bit and most of this most negatively affects the Malays. They're not very bright so don't understand what's happening. Malaysia could, or rather should, have been so much more.

    • @ariwata
      @ariwata Před měsícem +1

      @@byteme9718 I am a Malay... so, I am not bright? hmmm....

    • @ariwata
      @ariwata Před měsícem +1

      @@byteme9718 For your information, not ALL Malays agree with the conservative side. Otherwise the country would have been under their control by now, since more than 60% of the population are Malays.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci +4

    All commonwealth, European and North American countries are given 90 days.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +4

      Yes for sure, awesome to know that you can visit for so long, visa free! 🇲🇾🙌

    • @keangwooichoo6138
      @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@KyleJess 1 visa run , 60 days.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem +1

      @@KyleJess That depends on how many times you visit. You need to be very careful and never assume 90, or even 60 days. Always look at the stamp in the passport.

  • @65rainz
    @65rainz Před 8 měsíci +1

    Normaly I paid about 8euro for a glass of beer in Europe. That kind of price in Malaysia you pay in 5 star hotels. I don't think alcohol in Malaysia is more expensive than European country.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +2

      Not more than European countries, or even the majority of North America. But in this region of the world, one of the most expensive countries for alcohol

    • @65rainz
      @65rainz Před 8 měsíci +1

      I see. @@KyleJess

  • @khangems
    @khangems Před 8 měsíci +4

    malaysia is only Asean country have Mark & Spenser outlet , only Guiness Stout premier outlet

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +3

      That’s cool! Can see it, there seems to be everything in Malaysia! 🙂🇲🇾🙌

  • @KanyeWestLover2022
    @KanyeWestLover2022 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Indonesia next

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +1

      We will be there in the near future actually! Let us know if you have any recommendations or suggestions 🙂🙌

  • @nishunishwanth5567
    @nishunishwanth5567 Před 5 měsíci

    Hey , can you please me the best time to visit Malaysia

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      Probably in the daytime as you can see more.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci +4

    I eat pork, it is available.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      It is available, but not readily available at every restaurant, like you’d see in many other countries.

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem +1

      @@KyleJess No restaurant has every possible food available. If your go to a seafood restaurant you're not going to get meat.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Před 8 měsíci +2

    You are not getting 1usd for 3 beers for sure.

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Nope, a much higher price on beer, compared to neighbouring countries for sure

  • @ahchairoy2005
    @ahchairoy2005 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Malaysia is not a Muslim country, Islam is Malaysia Official religion.

  • @alexgallagher2725
    @alexgallagher2725 Před 8 dny

    27% of people speak English in Thailand!? Which Thailand have you been ridiculous statement I have lived there and still go often nearby everyone speaks English

  • @danielchampoux2790
    @danielchampoux2790 Před měsícem

    Malaisia is a muslim country so alcohol is more expensive!

    • @byteme9718
      @byteme9718 Před měsícem

      It's NOT a Muslim country. Check you facts.

  • @mikekok
    @mikekok Před 7 měsíci +2

    Found this video full of agrogance in attitudes and ignorance! They expected everything to go their way?

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 7 měsíci +3

      Didn’t mean to come off that way at all…
      If you’d watched all the way through, you’d know we said we loved Malaysia and would definitely come back in the near future.
      Going to a new country, always comes with some unexpected circumstances arising. By sharing our experience, we hope to help inform some people, as reflected in the comments, we have thankfully done that.
      But by no means complaining, or trying to come off as arrogant. Maybe in watching foreigners in the country, you were actively looking for arrogance, where there was really none to be found.
      Again, we loved Malaysia, will definitely be back. 🙂🇲🇾🙌

  • @eddiegoodrich6594
    @eddiegoodrich6594 Před 8 měsíci +1

    you guys gave so many fake news about malaysia!!!! anyway pork is everyway, you can eat mostly in the chinese restaurant, or western restaurant, second is malaysia isnt a islamic country because many religions in malaysia otherwise malay-muslim is the biggest population, malaysia is never declared malaysia as islamic country since independence in 1957 and 1963 (Sabah and Sarawak) better you do some reserch before you give the wrong infos to people, alcohol you can buy at the super market or in the 711 shop or 99 shop tq

  • @zyh3619
    @zyh3619 Před 3 měsíci

    YAWN..... Nothing new. Same boring contents like the hundreds of similar videos. Stop all these click baits please! Stop fleecing from our curiosity

    • @KyleJess
      @KyleJess  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Common knowledge to some, can be valuable information for others. Thanks for watching and hopefully you find value in the next one 🙂🙌

  • @Nadiaandherchildren
    @Nadiaandherchildren Před 7 měsíci +1