Meeting the Elders of Yong Peng, Malaysia

Filmed February 28th, 2023.
We ventured to the peninsular’s southernmost state of Johor to visit one of Malaysia’s former ‘new villages’ - an area of forced resettlement of Chinese by the British to separate them from the Communist guerillas during the Malayan Emergency Period.
Due to a lucky coincidence, we met and were toured around by one of Yong Peng’s original residents, Mr. Thong. And, when he was busy, we also ventured to a digger repair center, wholesale produce warehouse, and ironworks shop.

[@mxn_9955]

i am from Yong Peng ❤

[@maxwell.carver]

You are from an amazing town!

[@melvyncarrot4741]

That's my birthplace ❤,i was born and raised in Yong Peng until my family decided to relocate to Singapore when i was 5. I still go back once in a while to visit my extended families from both sides, especially my aunts and my cousins. I miss the food and the simplicity of the daily life in a small town. See you soon Yong peng. ❤ Thank you for introducing Yong Peng,Malaysia to the whole world .❤❤❤

[@maxwell.carver]

We are grateful to the people of Yong Peng for welcoming us! I am so glad you enjoyed the video.

[@mxn_9955]

Same

[@karlho5779]

Omg, that's my hometown, you were so close to my house🫨 BTW welcome to Yong Peng!!!

[@maxwell.carver]

Such a great place - thank you!

[@ezralu2911]

Yo i love every part of this video man!! keep it up!!

[@maxwell.carver]

Thank you so much for your note! Yes, just trying to connect with others - and yes, you should!

[@mayfoo02]

Anuther awesome video. You've really captured the flavour of the local culture so well. Thx!

[@maxwell.carver]

Appreciate the support!

[@vincentchin88]

Gosh the small town people of Yong Peng are so friendly!!

[@maxwell.carver]

Yes they are!

[@995firefighter]

Love this episode & what a great man (Mr. Young Pend) you had met.

[@maxwell.carver]

Appreciate it! And yes, he's an incredible man!

[@ymcs296]

I am from Yong peng 🫡

[@maxwell.carver]

You are from a great place!

[@Mnmp96]

Amazing content Max and duncan ! You’re doing stuffs most Malaysian wouldn’t do.
Love the shots and panning and of course your commentary.

[@maxwell.carver]

Appreciate the support!

[@adriennelee9145]

Mr. Yong Peng gave a very accurate history during British colony and the after-school activities of kids in the 70s/80s haha
He's definitely another highlight in your video apart from the papaya auntie 8:07

[@adriennelee9145]

I love the papaya auntie. She has a contagious laugh awwww

[@theresatan7749]

Great video

[@maxwell.carver]

Thank you so much!

[@adriennelee9145]

Really like how you end this video with the dimming of light ❤

[@sohlipchye]

Batu pahat next to
Yong peng is also a nice city

[@maxwell.carver]

I'll add it to the list for the next trip!

[@aifongbeh2062]

🎉

[@qitengthian8290]

卖金瓜的小弟弟我认识

[@qitengthian8290]

大家可以跟他买羊角豆和长豆

[@qitengthian8290]

🤗

[@junding1897]

4:16 he's actually an our school student

[@qitengthian8290]

@@junding1897 Yeah,a 'handsome' guy

[@maxwell.carver]

他很厉害！

[@palmtide]

The daily life in Yong Peng.

[@maxwell.carver]

Exactly - an incredible place!