Everyone should know THIS about Malaysia
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- This is Nordin Abdullah. He is Australian but has been living in Malaysia for 30 years and speaks Malay fluently! In our chat, he revealed what foreigners might do wrong dealing with Malaysians, how Singlish differs from Manglish, and what are the biggest misconceptions about Malaysia in the West. Enjoy!
Nordin on LinkedIn: / nordin-abdullah-b199b527
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:26 How to speak in Asia
03:45 Misconceptions about Malaysia
04:29 Challenges for Malaysia
05:18 Future of Malaysia
06:57 Retire in Penang
08:20 Nordin's experience
08:41 Life regrets
09:27 The biggest win
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He has a very slight Malay/Chinese accent to his English. That’s how you know he’s been in Malaysia for a very long time.
singaporean here , im listening to this episode while working, when listening i feel like i am listening to an educated minister of parliament , not at all angmoh
I would say the opposite. He has lost quite a lot on the aussie or stereotypical white english accent.
@papa.el.jefe2403 Yeah, agree with you
totally agreed hahaha
What does Chinese has to do with Malaysia?
His name is Nordin. He's totally immersed in the culture. Respect!
He most likely married a Malay wife, which made it mandatory for him to convert to Islam.... many foreigners converted for this reason....
@@souldancersbyjennifer Wife should have converted to his religion rather than him converting to Islam....
@@Ccb88888 it's just the law of the country 🤷🏻♀️
@@souldancersbyjennifer That's a stupid law, and against human rights...
Nordin is like a father who always teaches life lessons to his children. very satisfied to hear it❤
Nordin Abdullah really easy and nice person to talk too. Very knowledgeable about Malaysia and Singapore. Cool.
Big fan ( kipas bsr ) of mr Nordin here😂😂😂😂 He is far better than some of our politicians . What a wise man!
He has learned to speak English with a Malay accent, which is quite interesting!
Thank you Mr Nordin for your wisdom. Hearing his style of speech, makes me feels like he's been through a lot but because of his persistant, he is thriving. That is a good motivational speech right there. Because it motivate me too. Maybe something will go my way in 3 years, 5 years or in the future. As long as I persist and keep going, there well be a reward. I feel that when he said, "If you stop, you're dead. If you backwards, you're dead. So the way is forward." Thank you. I really need to hear that.
Thank you, Nordin Abdullah. For respecting laws and common values in Malaysia. You have added value to Malaysia. I am sure Malaysians appreciate your presence.
I hope more foreigners ( especially from high-skilled and medium-skilled categories) can learn from his example in integrating into Malaysia while still keeping the necessary values from the origin country.
Kudos Nordin Abdullah and very classic name as well. Generally, Malaysians speak Manglish rapidly, like they would their own tongue. So, I told friends to speak slower Manglish to foreigners so that they are understood. There is nothing wrong with Manglish. According to my teacher, Mr John Hill, the purpose of a language is to be understood and as long as foreigners can understand you, that language works.
Dude has totally lost his OZ accent...
He's lived in Malaysia since he was a kid, so he probably never had an Aussie accent.
Nordin can switch between accents
In a previous episode he said he would switch to aussie accent when speaking to his mom
I love his accent. Comfortable to hear
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No matter wherever i had travelled, whenever i heard Lah and Lorh…i know im close to home- be it Malaysia or Singapore. ❤❤
He’s a rare westerner indeed. Most of them still speak with zero local accent despite having lived here for decades. Kudos to him.
His spouse is malay
With time, some people can grow into the place and culture they settle in, some don't. It is based on talent (natural linguist), affinity (soul and heart connection), and perception (can they accept the strange or alien language or culture and assimilate with them, or will they stay mentally separated from them as strangers with strong and exclusive individuality?). That's what I can observe so far, at least. And now we know at least three white men had settled down in Malaysia so far and married the local Malay women and they're quite well-known on CZcams.
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THIS DECEMBER SEE YOU SOON.❤
WHAT IS GOING TO BE IN DECEMBER
@botadesu5748 A LOT IS GOING TO BE DECEMBER 🤙🤙AND YEAH I LIKE YOUR NAME STARTS WITH BOT I WONDER WHO ?? BOT ARE YOU
Just that there won't be snow and everything is hot and humid. But the food culture though. Happy travel ❤
Welcome back ❤
Wow, towards the end Nordin really dropped some truth bombs there. Something I really needed to hear now at the point I'm at in life. This guy is a really good motivator.
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He learned that by becoming Muslim. We have this word Hikmah. There's a hikmah behind everything that has happened/ things which didn't happen.
I think its not matter of changing religion to know that. Its in every person. U just need to acknowledge it within yourself.
@@sugunamaivilys1484 Well I guess we can say that, sometimes it will take something to happen for someone to realize that. In this case, in Nordin Abdullah's case, becoming a Muslim might be the driving motivator for it. Because Islam teaches those stuff too. Someone could enter a church and a priest might teach them about that, or other people might experience a life changing experience for them to see that there's good in everything that happened. To acknowledge is to learn about it, and to learn about it, is to experience it. 😊😁
Thank you for this video. Wonderful to see Nordin Abdullah in your interview again.
Well said n very knowledgeable about the past, present and future of Malaysia and Singapore.
He is a gem, a real treasure found by Max.
It’s so true about the context, seems like he’s well integrated to Malaysia culture
I think the nasi lemak belongs to who paid for it.
As a Singaporean Malay,I prefer to retired in either of these 4 northern states like Perlis,Kedah,Terengganu & Kelantan.Renounce my citizenship,buy land.
You know, you can't buy land like that in Kelantan. Almost all land in Kelantan have their own owner. It's not the same as other state and other country. Kelantanese priorities land for their generation
@@Rea_meyes..i already prepared my 7 kids their own land for their future. This what usually kelantanese people do for their next generation.
Welcome to Kelantan. Its not easy to buy land in Kelantan unless you hv kelantanese wife, tp kami sudi mengalu alukan kedatangan tuan. Dan sy faham knp tuan memilih 4 negeri tersebut. Jiha tidak salah masih blh membeli dgn syarat tuan tinggal di kelantan dlm tempoh tertentu. 🎉🎉
What is your age now?
Welcome to Malaysia 🇲🇾
That last part hit me hard. Thanks.
Sarawak is already selling hydro energy to West Kalimantan since 2016 and now has 25% equity stake on a hydro dam soon to be built there.
Yes. Sg has nothing yet. Malaysia long term maybe better
Im from sabah borneo malaysia. "The land below the wind" sabahan
i think he is the best husband and dad, wish i could be the same attitude as husband to my wife and father to my children's coz I'm still struggle to be one
Pakcik Nordin is back on interview ❤
Appreciate to know Malaysia from the difference perspective. We need more input like this to improve our country. Thank you.
Another excellent video, Max, Keep going!!! Cheers
Thank You, Nordin. A very much needed advice- keep going!
Thanks for sharing, Nordin. Very inspiring and insightful.
I like this video.. Light and easy to listen, understand and digest.. thanks Max and Mr Nordin..
Hopefully MY and SG will maintain and sustain the reciprocally relationship, friendship and things in common forever..good luck.. 🇲🇾🇸🇬
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I don't think anyone really like to compared to others, especially in Malaysia. But if still anyone comparing us with Singapore, I don't think Malaysians really care of it. Maybe Singapore good place for some of us looking for money, but not the place to live in.
And for the futures, Sabah and Sarawak will be Malaysia futures. The King made the great and significant remake for it. From edge of Tawau until starting point of Teluk Melano will be new economic futures. Even Bintulu already prepared with new and great industrial area and sea port.
Nowadays, house rental in Bintulu a bit high compared to KL The nextsurrounding
We compare ourselves with other countries to know where we stand and to improve as Malaysians. If we compare without doing anything. In my opinion, comparing without implementing any changes is a waste of time.
Trammakassie for sharing this.
Nordin is a good empowered 🇿🇦
If you just hear him without seeing him, he's totally Malaysian.
Third interview with Mr Nordin. Looking forward for more
Insightful and spot on. You know us more than most of us.
Thanks Nordin. I will keep going🙏
Amazing interview 🎉
Thank you for taking the time to share your calm views on life.
Thank you very much for this interview. Such a great insight from a foreigner. Great insight . Love his humble personality too.
I am a Malaysian but live in Europe and love your videos. Please keep going..❤❤❤
Thanks for the insights!
What a great interview 🤛
Thank you very much for sharing this video, Mr. Max 🙏🏽🙇🏻♀️❤ Inspiring
He is knowledgeable, and I like everything about what he said...
Thanks for d compliments matk..may god bless u witp peace of minds
Uncle Nordin everyone!!!
The Australian guy is wonderful to listenning to. wisdom is in him.
Not an australian guy. He is pakcik nordin. He is malay fullstop
He can be a radio DJ or English lecturer,so clear,concise and calm
I like this guy more than most of the people interviewed on this channel🤩
More real
Watching from Melaka, Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺
That was insightful sirrr
I love how Mr Nordin keep giving us some advices.
Love this video..team is our family..moving forward. Everyday is up and down so just going on ..we need a challenge.
I like his views. You can tell that he is very thoughtful and has a clear perception of life.
I need this because I'm really at my lowest point Mr Nordin word of wisdom is helping.
Really insightful about Malaysia. Thank you
I agree with him. Salary should go up but so must productivity. It will take generations for some to ditch the 'entitlement' mentality but if Malaysians are successful in doing that, it will no doubt become the Tiger of ASEAN again.
They posess vast resources though
@@CC-dx6bc resources that are easily plundered by their dynasties 🤣
It is hard to shed that "entitlement" mentality as it has ingrained in their head since they were born
@@stmpo5595Even a Chinese is entitled in China an Indian is entitled in India, and a white American or European is entitled in America and Europe, so what is this talk about "entitlement" for native people in Malaysia? 🤔
@@nutzhazel what do you know about they are entitled for? List down their entitlement that you know. Do they entitle for "crutches" as majority people in their country?
Wow, some of his answers are really deep…if they came truthfully and directly from his heart, a big thumbs up to him. Well said and I am truly humbled by him.
Thanks for sharing sir ❤
If you close your eyes and listen to the interview, you would've thought that he is Malaysian
Mr Nordin really know about where he lives. He's not like that typical expat living in Malaysia. Well done sir.
Brilliant discourse...
Nordin is the man👍🏻
maaan this guy is inspiring
A true gentleman! I love this guy already.
Damn hes sounds more malaysian than a local bred here
his voice so local. If i dont watch the video i might think you interview some local. He really know how to assimilate in malaysia
Amazing uncle❤
I think he should become motivational speaker, very humble and full of wisdom
I like his motivation i knew it but i need to hear it again because i need motivation everyday.. Not just today
i never heard anyone sold Malaysia this well, so convincing on the bright future of the country.
Easy listening👍
Nice content
His accent...is so localized.
Hi Nordin...remember me, Shukri and Suhaimi from UKC, UIA?...
This guy is really a brilliant guy. I wish in can think like him
Very knowledgeable
Our politicians NEEDS like nordin view.
I like his attitude ❤ 👏👍
i know this guy... worked with him in crisis management once while in Lynas Rare Earth.. mr Nordin is a very humble person... Suprised to see him here in youtube XD
When he says: actually.....
Ok, Malaysia!
Great motivator
Rasa macam tengah dengar ayah-ayah bagi nasihat ❤
nice video
I hope our blardy minister listem to what was saod in the 5min mark.... malaysia meed to make use of our good geo location and the cost comoare to Singapore.
Manglish and Singlish is sweet short straight forward to the point in conversation 😂😂 easy to understand
Kan kan? Senang oh 😂
8:20 love these questions and answers
Nice video, Malaysia is nice place though, many trees look interesting place .
I'm sold. he sound as malaysian as it could even with his english accent.
I felt he didn't give too much insight on Malaysia in this video but he did sure drop some gems on life advice. At the end when he was talking about not getting a certain outcome or opportunity at 1st and then you eventually get it you might tell yourself I did not get it immediately because maybe I was not ready for it yet. Everything has its place and time.
Besides Singaporeans, I must admit even Indonesians seem to enjoy disputing with Malaysians over cultural heritage, especially batik, wayang kulit, rendang, songket as well as folk songs such as Rasa Sayang and Soleram (Suriram in Malaysia).
Because they have a strong claim and I’m Malaysian. Just let it go.
(SE Asians be like) 😂 padahal kita semua serumpun aka we're basically born from the same roots of cultural heritages and bloodlines. Cthnya orang Sabah dgn Sarawak mcm bersaudara dgn org Filipina; loghat dia pun sama.
Tidak ada negara yang lebih berhak mengclaim batik, wayang kulit , rendang bahkan lagu rasa sayang kecuali Indonesia.. kami punya bukti sejarah . Hargai kekayaan intelektual negara lain kami tidak pernah mengclaim nasi lemak berasal dari Indonesia hanya karna ada orang Melayu Disni seperti Malaysia mengclaim rendang Bc ada orang Minang disana 😂
He speaks like a Malay man who studied in UK
Manglish and singlish are just applied for conversation but not in writing.we still follow american or british English in writing as have to be in proper English.
Haha cool nordin
"The sambal is spicier than it looks..."
Malaysians make english more easy,we don't use bombastic words,straight forward,we don't try hard to impress and can use 3 language mixed with english in 1 sentence. we used to be a great country and we moving towards getting back to become a great country again.
Nordin's parents are Lebanese who migrated to Australia.His parents are Maronite Catholic.
Amazing, Nordin speaks excellent Malaysian English. I’m curious how he came to fall in love with Malaysia
He is a foreigner that live here for 30 years, mingle with muslim here and married with malay women, got a few kids happily ever after.
Same goes to me a malay man who married arab women, she stay here more than 15 years alrrady. Look like angmoh but she speak malay with northern accent.
4:00 my foreign boss should listen to this 👍
Singaporean here : AFAIK Manglish differs from different parts of malaysia, for example KL have their style , Penang have their own style albeit minute .
i know for example a very Malaysia style of manglish is the use of the word Simply " eh that feller SIMMMMMPLY WALK ONLY! NEVER WAIT FOR THE TRAFFIC LIGHT!"
Singaporeans never use this word that way.
I am a Penangite and I totally get u