Please dont do the tipping here....we are so worried if it turns out to be a culture out of control in the future...just like in the west...if you wanna do the tipping...put inside the charity box at the counter....some restaurants do provide a charity box for the ngo
Tipping definitely increases prices for everyone. I’ll be more mindful of how I choose to reward good service. Patronize then return to well run establishments seems to be the best way. I have already found a couple coffee shops I like. Thanks!
@ChrisNomaly my sister always gets mad at me for tipping when I visit Malaysia. I am so used to it having lived in US for so long and things are so cheap in Malaysia, i feel like giving them a few extra ringgits to make their day doesn't hurt anyone. I am sure once I am back for good, I will adjust to the "no tipping"
It is not about tipping or no tipping that will affect the future of the society, it's the collective mentality an attitude that matters. Water dispensing machine is safe to use when it is well maintained periodically. If not the chances of getting infections is quite high which might cause sore throat, coughing, diarrhea or other illnesses. Safer than most places, living quality of the commoners can reflects that. Still, we have crimes here too just like any big cities around the world but well controlled. Some people always bumped into good people and good incidents while others the opposite way. Our vibration and frequency do make difference. 🫰🏻🧘🏻🧘🏻♀️🧘🏻🙏🏻
hell no, every house has their own water filter + purifier, we dont drink tap water.. but generally clean, i drank some as a kid at school, i was fine, but not advisable those water machine u use, was made for drinking ... its all over the city
@@CRUZEOO Thanks for the words of caution. I read mixed reviews online. It’s somewhere in the middle as far as worldwide rankings go. After visiting 5 Asian countries, Japan is the only one that I found really great tasting tap water. @azharidis is correct about chlorine, it’s a noticeable smell. I would agree it’s probably okay to drink if necessary but probably not all the time. At least I feel safe brushing my teeth with it as I really don’t in some other countries I’ve visited.
And the service at a few coffee shops is just as good. Tipping culture is out of control in America. Gen Z is pushing back on it some. Many good articles out there highlighting the perils of overtipping.
@@ChrisNomaly I agree, tipping in US has gotten out of control. I don't think it's fair to ask for a tip if you order take out or buying a piece of pastry at a French bakery!
Jalan Alor is very touristy place, so the prices are very inflated..we locals normally avoid that place. If you want real street food which reflects rhe actual local vibe, you can try Kampong Bharu or Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman nightmarket (near Sogo)
Okay I see the Kampong Bharu neighborhood there. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman market will be good because I want to see Sogo mall as well. So thoughtful of you to suggest this. Thanks a lot for watching and showing a newbie like myself the way.
@@ChrisNomaly tips: you can walk from KLCC area to Kampong Bharu via the beautiful Saloma Link bridge that crosses the highway and river. It illuminates colourfully at night, so you might wanna check out the area.
Batu Caves, Taman Connaught 2km Night Market, Putrajaya, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Taman Negara National Park, Caves in Perak, Penang, Malacca, Langkawi, Sarawak, Sabah or Mount Kinabalu are a few options
I spent a few years in the casino business as a dealer then floor supervisor. It would be interesting to go to the Genting Highlands area and see Malaysias only casino. It might get shut down so I want to see it before that might happen. Thanks for the suggestions.
@@ChrisNomaly There is also SkyWorld Theme Park in Genting besides the Casino. The likely hood of it getting just down is very low because it generates a lot of tax income for the government, most of the news about shutting it down is just politicians talking for popularity and drama to stay relevant. Even our Royal family has shares in Singapore's Marina Bay Sands.
@@ChrisNomaly yes absolutely correct and same meaning as amazing too..and one more word more great than mantap is Mantul (mantap+betul)..the meaning is 'very great' or 'verry amazing'
Chris, you can walk any parts of Malaysia and be 99% safe, even if the place appears 'rough'. But for women, I would advise to be more wary during after hours, although attacks on female tourists are uncommon. There are more than 3 million foreign workers in Malaysia especially in KL. So most people you came across in the downtown areas are not Malaysians (many are from south Asia). Those calling you out from the car I doubt they are Malaysian too... it's just not a Malaysian thing to do 😊
Yes, for sure they weren’t. Things are growing so fast so the demand is high for workers of all kind. It was surprising to me as a viewer pointed out the number of illegal immigrants here is high. I checked the numbers and estimates are 1.5 to up to 3.5 million undocumented throughout all of Malaysia. That’s so many for a country with 35 million people. Almost 10% on the high end. Either way, this is one of the safest countries in the world. It flies under the radar as being so underrated and undervalued. Real estate is low per square foot compared to other cities of same stature.
You can find several RUclipss that a female travellers saying they're feeling unsafe in KL especially the Chinatown area. I don't blame them. Because many of the south Asian workers (or many are not working) have the penchant of staring at women, a common trait from their country of origin.
@@ChrisNomaly and dont worry abt d homeless they are nvr hungry...u can try offer them food they will straigh out reject and ask for money to buy drugs...and some are mentally ill...there are few welfare places or transit houses for homeless ppl set up by d govt but u know these ppl are homeless bcoz they have problems beyond financial..still malaysian welfare system is good and thts why the homeless are not scattered ard d city but only in certain places as enforcements are quite strict here..also many immigrants frm rohingya the ones begging for money not locals...first timers to malaysia wouldnt understand the varied demography here but i can assure u locals welfare are well taken care of by d govt
@@irishqueThat sounds right on. It’s good to know most of them are taken care of and an attempt at rehabilitation is made. It’s refreshing to know they look out for their people and give them a fair hand up.
You’re right, Seattle is definitely not considered a “livable” city for the average person. It would benefit everyone if they decided to clean things up.
@@ChrisNomaly I live on the east side, Redmond. Used to go to Seattle in my younger days, but things have gone downhill especially post Covid. Will be back in Malaysia for good soon though, I miss the laid back life style in Malaysia.
Please dont do the tipping here....we are so worried if it turns out to be a culture out of control in the future...just like in the west...if you wanna do the tipping...put inside the charity box at the counter....some restaurants do provide a charity box for the ngo
Tipping definitely increases prices for everyone. I’ll be more mindful of how I choose to reward good service. Patronize then return to well run establishments seems to be the best way. I have already found a couple coffee shops I like. Thanks!
@ChrisNomaly my sister always gets mad at me for tipping when I visit Malaysia. I am so used to it having lived in US for so long and things are so cheap in Malaysia, i feel like giving them a few extra ringgits to make their day doesn't hurt anyone. I am sure once I am back for good, I will adjust to the "no tipping"
In Malaysia there is no term for tipping... there is only the term keep the change
0:22 ,q wq😀🥱
Welcome to Malaysia 🎉
Thank you for the nice welcome. 🙏 Happy to be here.
It is not about tipping or no tipping that will affect the future of the society, it's the collective mentality an attitude that matters.
Water dispensing machine is safe to use when it is well maintained periodically. If not the chances of getting infections is quite high which might cause sore throat, coughing, diarrhea or other illnesses.
Safer than most places, living quality of the commoners can reflects that. Still, we have crimes here too just like any big cities around the world but well controlled.
Some people always bumped into good people and good incidents while others the opposite way. Our vibration and frequency do make difference. 🫰🏻🧘🏻🧘🏻♀️🧘🏻🙏🏻
Well said. It’s not what transpires, it’s how one responds that matters. Thanks for the thoughtful comment. See you later.
this is true!
anywhere in Malaysian.. tap water is safe to drink.. but its high chlorine content might make foreigner sick if you are not use to it..
hell no, every house has their own water filter + purifier, we dont drink tap water.. but generally clean, i drank some as a kid at school, i was fine, but not advisable
those water machine u use, was made for drinking ... its all over the city
@@CRUZEOO Thanks for the words of caution. I read mixed reviews online. It’s somewhere in the middle as far as worldwide rankings go. After visiting 5 Asian countries, Japan is the only one that I found really great tasting tap water.
@azharidis is correct about chlorine, it’s a noticeable smell. I would agree it’s probably okay to drink if necessary but probably not all the time. At least I feel safe brushing my teeth with it as I really don’t in some other countries I’ve visited.
No tips in Malaysia bro unlike the USA...
And the service at a few coffee shops is just as good. Tipping culture is out of control in America. Gen Z is pushing back on it some. Many good articles out there highlighting the perils of overtipping.
@@ChrisNomaly yea because in asia the waiters are already paid a decent fixed salary
Right. Occasionally you’ll get a 10% service charge but that’s rare and at higher end spots.
@@ChrisNomaly I agree, tipping in US has gotten out of control. I don't think it's fair to ask for a tip if you order take out or buying a piece of pastry at a French bakery!
you are so lucky, no raining during vlog haha
Jalan Alor is very touristy place, so the prices are very inflated..we locals normally avoid that place.
If you want real street food which reflects rhe actual local vibe, you can try Kampong Bharu or Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman nightmarket (near Sogo)
Okay I see the Kampong Bharu neighborhood there. Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman market will be good because I want to see Sogo mall as well. So thoughtful of you to suggest this. Thanks a lot for watching and showing a newbie like myself the way.
@@ChrisNomaly tips: you can walk from KLCC area to Kampong Bharu via the beautiful Saloma Link bridge that crosses the highway and river. It illuminates colourfully at night, so you might wanna check out the area.
Yea for sure. I really enjoy walking at night. Thank you
Batu Caves, Taman Connaught 2km Night Market, Putrajaya, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands, Taman Negara National Park, Caves in Perak, Penang, Malacca, Langkawi, Sarawak, Sabah or Mount Kinabalu are a few options
I spent a few years in the casino business as a dealer then floor supervisor. It would be interesting to go to the Genting Highlands area and see Malaysias only casino. It might get shut down so I want to see it before that might happen. Thanks for the suggestions.
@@ChrisNomaly There is also SkyWorld Theme Park in Genting besides the Casino. The likely hood of it getting just down is very low because it generates a lot of tax income for the government, most of the news about shutting it down is just politicians talking for popularity and drama to stay relevant. Even our Royal family has shares in Singapore's Marina Bay Sands.
Great information there. Sounds right on the money
Hi Chris, welcome to Malaysia. 😊
Have you noticed 28:32, behind you is actually the palace of our King? 😅
So cool, it is a very nice area for being so close to the city center.
The neighborhood to my right looks very high end. I have a perfect view of it from the condo. I could not find the King’s palace on the map though.
Go explore Kuching, Sarawak....
Okay, I’m looking it up now..
Mantap
🙏 I learned a new word in Malay. Mantap means steady or solid. Google translated it to “great” which is fine also. Thank you very much.
@@ChrisNomaly yes absolutely correct and same meaning as amazing too..and one more word more great than mantap is Mantul (mantap+betul)..the meaning is 'very great' or 'verry amazing'
Chris, you can walk any parts of Malaysia and be 99% safe, even if the place appears 'rough'. But for women, I would advise to be more wary during after hours, although attacks on female tourists are uncommon.
There are more than 3 million foreign workers in Malaysia especially in KL. So most people you came across in the downtown areas are not Malaysians (many are from south Asia). Those calling you out from the car I doubt they are Malaysian too... it's just not a Malaysian thing to do 😊
Yes, for sure they weren’t. Things are growing so fast so the demand is high for workers of all kind. It was surprising to me as a viewer pointed out the number of illegal immigrants here is high. I checked the numbers and estimates are 1.5 to up to 3.5 million undocumented throughout all of Malaysia. That’s so many for a country with 35 million people. Almost 10% on the high end.
Either way, this is one of the safest countries in the world. It flies under the radar as being so underrated and undervalued. Real estate is low per square foot compared to other cities of same stature.
You can find several RUclipss that a female travellers saying they're feeling unsafe in KL especially the Chinatown area. I don't blame them. Because many of the south Asian workers (or many are not working) have the penchant of staring at women, a common trait from their country of origin.
Even in Japan they have homeless people on the streets
Sure, it’s so sparse here and in Japan also. It’s a refreshing change from what I’m used to.
Tokyo has changed a lot too post Covid, homelessness is also a problem there. I am not sure if it's a wide spread issue like in the US though.
Most recent population count for 2024 is 8.9 million people for the KL region..
That's Greater KL
1:56 the way u threw d coin😂...u should explore penang n melaka as well..malaysia is good base to grow ur channel..u are entertaining to watch👍
Haha I’m glad you are entertained. Thanks a lot for the pointers and expanding on the taxi situation. Hope to hear from you later.
@@ChrisNomaly and dont worry abt d homeless they are nvr hungry...u can try offer them food they will straigh out reject and ask for money to buy drugs...and some are mentally ill...there are few welfare places or transit houses for homeless ppl set up by d govt but u know these ppl are homeless bcoz they have problems beyond financial..still malaysian welfare system is good and thts why the homeless are not scattered ard d city but only in certain places as enforcements are quite strict here..also many immigrants frm rohingya the ones begging for money not locals...first timers to malaysia wouldnt understand the varied demography here but i can assure u locals welfare are well taken care of by d govt
@@irishqueThat sounds right on. It’s good to know most of them are taken care of and an attempt at rehabilitation is made. It’s refreshing to know they look out for their people and give them a fair hand up.
@@ChrisNomalyand brooo , buy a selfie stick, come on
Bro you walk all the way from city centre to Mont kiara?
That night I walked some and then called a grab the best of the way.
"so far i have not seen one prostitute" - saying it while walking on prostitute street
Haha, I read that later. Bukit Bintang is the popular spot for red light action.
It’s seems a little more hush hush here than other countries I’ve experienced.
@@ChrisNomaly i've seen quite a lot of african hoes in that area but it seem lacking in your video, but i saw one pass by behind you at one point.
Some of the homeless people do have jobs.
Absolutely some do. Fell on tough times though
I stopped going to Seattle now because of the sad homelessness, and crime rate creeping up. KL's dodgy area is nothing compared to US!
You’re right, Seattle is definitely not considered a “livable” city for the average person. It would benefit everyone if they decided to clean things up.
Do you live in the US now?
@@ChrisNomaly I live on the east side, Redmond. Used to go to Seattle in my younger days, but things have gone downhill especially post Covid. Will be back in Malaysia for good soon though, I miss the laid back life style in Malaysia.
@@ChrisNomaly They won't though, the police has no say in crime, we have become way too liberal in US.
@@ChrisNomaly And don't even get me started with the "woke" culture
be careful.. you are not in the united state.. in some place in Malaysia tipping can be as seen as an insult.. do not tip..
Thank you very much for the info. I will certainly follow customs as much as possible while I’m here.