Ben, regarding african in Malaysia. - the prejudice about them is NOT due to their skin colour. Some of Malaysians (Malay and Indian) can have darker skin colour than them and we don't have any problem with that. It is due to our bad experience when they first come into the country back in the 90s. They created their own communities in local housing areas, got drunk in public, loud parties until late at night (inside and outside their houses) disturbing the neighbours, disrespectful and disturbing the local women. Police report were made multiple times. There were one occasions were the local community has to group together and confront them. Things might improve nowadays (regarding the African communities in Malaysia) but the locals are still very cautious. (Those incidences involved african from one specific country - not all Africans). - Dark skin colour is never a problem in Malaysia. Back in the 70s, 80s we have a local description of "hitam manis" which is a compliment to darker skin individuals. Not sure whether it is still used now. Back in the 80s we even have an ads tag which say "Hitam Itu Menawan" (Black is Attractive). - Anyone who claimed to be treated differently because of their skin colour must look at their own self (ie : attitude, body language, voice volume (we dislike loud people), the way you dress etc). Just my personal feedback.
"Anyone who claimed to be treated differently because of their skin colour must look at their own self (ie : attitude, body language, voice volume (we dislike loud people), the way you dress etc)." That exactly come into my mind because we don't really treat people differently because of colour. We Malaysian have quite wide range of colour ourselves. Unpleasant things will trigger unpleasant response. That is also a reason why Malaysian always nice to a stranger because we don't have reason to treat people badly until we do.
true. i rented my apartment to african and i need to repair when moved out about rm8k. many other people have bad experience from african. in addition we always read in the news about african scammer
My sentiment exactly. The different treatment to people from Africa is not because of skin color but definitely because of the African's behaviours when they first came to Malaysia. Also, the earliest scammers in the world since 1990s were from Nigeria and other African states. Malaysians are definitely more friendly and helpful. If there is contra to this,, it is because of the behaviors of the other people.
This my personal experience as a Malaysian, i got a neighbor who is renting as a student, and i think they are probably Nigerian in the early 2000. They are loud, drunk, parties and smashing things around the neighborhood. To the point we always have to call cops alot. However, i also got a good friend from Kenya. Honestly, for us to be good friend it takes us sometime, bcoz of my skeptical and prejudice due to the bad experience. To us, if you come to our country and respect the culture, the neighbor, we will do the same. It's got nothing with skin color. I also got bad experience from middle eastern man, so, it does left with a bad taste. Not, about the skin color
About black people. I think if there is a kind of prejudice towards them, it is not because of their skin color but because of the stigma that has been created by some Africans who came here to operate the so-called Nigerian scams etc. And these people do not naturally carry a friendly vibe. They have bad reputations among grab drivers and landlords. For us, all black people look the same. So, that is too bad.
Thanks for highlighting the sh17 brains of some of our people here lol...anyways, people should learn to be prejudiced of everyone, not just people of African descent. Locals here are worse than international scammers anyway. So yes, if we can get rid of this crap of thoughts as in your comments, then I think we're Malaysian enough to return to our hospitality. Otherwise, might as well telanjang Bogel to show solidarity towards our human rights. No offense, not against you, but the words you typed on comment clearly says much about dirty minded people in our country. We're educated enough and adult enough to think this overt discrimination has to stop.
This is a good topic. And yes it is absolutely true. If we rank countries in the world on the basis of "friendly", then definitely Malaysia will be in the TOP 1-3 positions. Malaysian people (all of their races) are very sensible, friendly, and welcoming. It is very shocking to see this type of "good humans" in the world nowadays. Other countries have all become aggressive, selfish & even harsh. Malaysia for some reason has saved itself from the "bad & aggressive" western values but still retains its freedom, softness & human values. For me i would rank Malaysian people as #1 in the world on friendliness! Good job Malaysia. Keep it up!
My experience with KL / Malaysia is limited, just 1 week back in April, but it was very positive. Very welcoming, kind, and helpful if asking for assistance. Can't wait to go back.
Hi Ben, I am so glad to see your channel literally exploding! I’ve been following you since you were around 4.5K. I still remember someone arguing in a comment about you buying a mic, and you correctly stated that it was indeed an investment. And indeed, since then, the sky’s the limit! :) I hope to meet you there this summer. Keep up the good vibes, my friend.
There is some truth in what the Italian guy said…but the circumstances might be different..not so much as to the skin colour but more towards the attitude and behaviour of the person matters to the Malaysians…basicly Malaysians are respectfull of guests coming into the country and ask for the same…A bit of history for you Ben…we used to have influx of African students coming into the country for further studies in the late 90s..under student visas..but then there were cases of fraud and vices by these so called ‘students’…lots of complaints from residents too due to their unbecoming behaviour which painted a negative perceptions by the locals …i know it was silly to paint all black people with the same brush…but then Malaysians are in general i would say very timid and reserved as a nation..we dont create problems while visiting other countries…you can ask the Saudi Arabian for example which have high regards for Malaysian being so discipline and follow the country rules.. Nevertheless to my black friends , dont worry nowaday , we just forget and forgive and we just welcome everyone.
I’m east malaysian now living in the UK. Being away from home for over a decade now and have travelled around Europe. The stark difference I can see now is that Malaysians are genuine when it comes to being friendly.
Cuba you pegi the Malaysian Embassy. You'll find the honest faces, smiles and makes you missing home more. Pegi visit the canteen too for some goodies from home❤
@@EB-jf5oi 100 asians who lived in europe/america/oceania, 100 of them had encountered with certain degree of racism and discrimination. This is how the white treat others. I can say so because i lived in the UK and australia before, we asians are timid people, and out of nowhere we would be verbally humiliated or harrassed with no reason, i can still remember the faces of those disgusting people that i met there.
@@EB-jf5oi 100 asians who lived in europe/america/oceania, 100 of them had encountered certain degree of racism and discrimination. This is how a certian percentage of white treat others. I can say so because i lived in the UK and australia before, we asians are timid people, and out of nowhere we would be verbally humiliated or harassed with no reason, i still remember the faces of those disgusting people that i met there.
As a Malaysian Indian Malaysia I can confirm this is a wonderful country. We love everyone including our Africans brothers and sisters. As a dark skinned person I have faced discrimination too but but in the big picture generally people are respectful.
A Malaysian from Penang. I think overall Malaysians is love to help others, whether you are dark or white or in any colors. Is always part of our culture.
I speak for myself, to be honest malaysians are friendly people but many foreigners think we are shy..actually I have an impression that if I start a conversation with foreigners I am afraid they think I am trying to take advantage of them..many cases in the country the rest of asia like in india, many indians are friendly and try to get close to foreigners just to get profit from them..but don't hesitate to ask us..we will help as much as possible..and after we get your trust, i gonna feed u like my family bro..😂😂😂 this is just my opinion.. and on the question of racism towards black people, to be honest in general we are not racist towards them, just there are only some because before this years back ago,malaysia was flooded with money scams from africans.. robbery,gang and Tennant issues by the africans..maybe because of that there are some who are sceptical
I live in Cheras Laman Midah , KL. The young Chinese neighbours are treating neighbours as cold as ice 😢 But the Malay neighbours are very friendly 😆. Service line workers in KL are friendly too.
I want to tell you guys a story. One time, i dated this african american guy. And btw, im Malaysian. He did say that he received a diff treatment compared to white people but in the coporate level. He wont get a pass for a promotion and the salary is night and day diff than white people eventho they come from a same country and backgrounds. And plus, he accused me of being racist as well. Bcz i dont let him kiss me and hug me in public. And i told him quite oftenly im malaysian we dont do pda. But idk, i think because he encountered alot of racism in his life he couldnt see where im come from
not only in public places..it is haram even in closed places if you are not husband and wife..we Muslims follow the orders of Allah swt instead of fearing what the people around us judge..we worship Allah and obey his orders..otherwise we turn lust and desire as the god we worship..😊
Untuk orang Africa bukan sbab kulit..aku org melayu pun kulit gelap..😂😂😂..sbab utama aku rase,org Africa banyak buat hal dekat sini..jdi orang malaysia amik pendekatan berhati2
I always tell my friends that we have to behave ourselves as tourists or foreigners in another country. Coz what we do directly affects the impressions the locals have on our nationality. If we're a good bunch and respectful, we're doing our nationality proud. If we behave badly, it'll definitely leave a bad after taste and bad reputation to the rest of the world. In this case, it's just sad that the black skinned people(especially African countries) are being treated differently due to their bad reputation as scammers and drug related crimes in Malaysia. So stay classy, folks!😂😊
I'm really enjoying your RUclips channel Ben, as a Malaysian thank you for promoting Borneo Sabah and Sarawak So much to see and do in Sabah and Sarawak too. White sandy beaches, markets where local crafts are sold, climb mount kinabalu, the tallest mountain in south east Asia, beautiful marine life for scuba diving much much more to do in Sabah and Sarawak. 😊
Hi MacJelina67, I live in USA, and I really liked your comments. I'm very much interested in visiting Malaysia. I'm very much looking forward to network with local Malaysian. If you happen to read my comment, would you be so kind to reply?
I am very happy to hear their experiences and honest opinions that you have interviewed to inspire all Malaysians to improve their personality in term of hospitality ahead of 'Visit Malaysia Year 2026'..
@@philosophis Makan daging kambing panggang murah dan sedap disana. Datang bulan June hingga September. Musim buah masak, cherry, peach, pomegranate dan sebagainya murah. Cari makan di gerai dekat masjid, banyak yang halal. Jangan makan tempat yang cater untuk tourist; ada jual babi dan wine. Jangan pergi bulan November hingga March; terlalu sejuk. Pergi juga negara sekelilinya; Uzbekistan, Tajikistan dan Kazakstan - same situation, same advice but more interisting scope. Sekarang ada flight direct to Almaty. Take overland route to Kirgistan and Uzbekistan.
We malaysian treat as brothers and sister we call bro, abang, anne, maccha, sis and all old one we call uncle, auntie for all races and for young one we call adik, tambi, leng chai. But for universe we call Bos. Never call people hei thats rude bro.
Hi Ben, nice interviews. I think you should do some local food recommendations as well.. food can attract lots of viewers including travellers from around the world..
Actually one of the reasons why people here are little bit sceptical about blacks from Africa is because there have been a lot of cases of scam involving them. Maybe only a small percentage involved but Malaysian feel that they got to always be careful with these kind of men. These scam cases were always highlighted in the main stream media so it gives a not so nice perception about these blacks of African origin
Great content, keep posting! Since you mentioned Borneo, particularly Sabah, let me suggest some places you might want to consider. If you're into nature, rainforests, and wildlife rehabilitation, I recommend visiting Tawau and Sandakan. These areas are more focused on nature tourism than modern tourism, so there's not much to do in the cities themselves. It’s primarily about experiencing the natural surroundings and wildlife, but be prepared for mosquitoes. These places are not ideal for business interviews, as most visitors come for nature, and the tourists are mostly Europeans and Australians. If you're into crystal-clear water, white sandy islands, scuba diving, and water bungalows, you should consider Semporna. However, be careful when choosing an agency. The town can get quite busy and is a bit smelly due to its focus on sea activities. While you can do street interviews, it may be a challenge because most visitors are from China, and they might not want to be on camera. Additionally, many don’t speak fluent English. For a beautiful sunset and large malls, Kota Kinabalu is the place to be. The city attracts a lot of foreigners, especially from Korea, and they are generally friendly. However, some may not speak English fluently and tend to have a distinct accent. Kota Kinabalu is also close to the majestic Mount Kinabalu-a must-see if you have the time. If you want to experience the northernmost tip of Borneo, you can also visit the Tip of Borneo for a breathtaking view. One thing to note: don’t be offended by the local Sabahan accent. The tone can sound quite aggressive, but trust me, it's just the way they speak-locals are very friendly! For context, the East Coast of Sabah is home to maritime communities, while the West Coast is home to inland communities (or hinterland communities). So, don’t be surprised if you see different cultures and customs in different regions. Kota Kinabalu, however, is a melting pot, like a mini Kuala Lumpur, where people from all over come to work and holiday. Sabah is a very diverse state with 16 indigenous groups known as Bumiputera Anak Negeri Sabah, but in total, there are 32 different ethnic groups. It’s a state rich in cultural diversity, with a mix of religions, languages, and skin tones.
Before covid ,we have many Africans here.They live in luxurious lifestyle and how they behave like king and I myself drive grab car had experienced with them very bad...as compared with westerners white, Chinese,Arabs and Japanese, they are all good to local and lovely.
Well done Malaysians! To the Aussie guy, I actually find Aussies to be similar to Malaysians lol. I call Aussies the white Malaysians 🤭 Very chill people just louder and more expressive (and more drunk 😅) They are a relax one corner sorta people and the Aussies I meet are always really nice too but sometimes I can’t tell if it’s genuine as they love their sarcasm 😅 I don’t get sarcasm because I feel underneath the sarcasm is always truth, otherwise how do you come up with the sarcasm? It doesn’t come from nowhere. Malaysian hospitality though is another level and you always know they are genuine and not putting on a front, be it good or bad. This is why MY is #1!
IMHO, interviewing foreigners on camera can elicit a very different answer compared to in-cognito. The downside of in-cognito; it will bring out the trolls disputing the answers.
As Malaysian we didn't prejudice with black people/ African.. but some of them has create an stigma for us to think negative about them.. not all but most of them was involved with things that Malaysian doesn't like..
As Malaysian living in Malaysia 😆 (am not foreigner), i find people in my country to be comfortable.. i mean at my place that i live in, if i need help or something i can just ask people and they’d be concern. At least thats my experience. I even came home from overseas last time; the moment i step back in KLIA, i be fuh, comfortable. Well maybe i say this cause i m local. But yes, Malaysian people’s vibes are friendly.
Bro, I think one of the reason is to do with Hollywood movies and how they used to portray black people, black men especially. Reminded me when I was studying in the UK, my Malaysian room mate was about to graduate his family went to stay with us. His auntie was totally scare of a black person, she never met one, she never travelled outside of Malaysia. I asked my room mate, he told me due to watching too many movies. And in Hollywood too, white Americans, Europeans, Australians are always portrayed as the hero, except if you are from Germany and Russia.
We have like every skin color you could ever imagine here as citizens now and we are used to it for sometimes..so no worries about being stared at...just be kind and nice and the locals would definitely be friendly to you
I'm exploring the possibility of moving to Malaysia with the fam. We are looking at the mm2h programme which is a bit confusing. Are there any other options? Do you happen to know anyone that know about migrations and/or help with the process?
There are African RUclipsrs who travel or work in a foreign countries and are having fun (several in Malaysia). Then there are some who kept remind themselves that they are 'black' and put the black test and claim to experience racism. I travelled extensively in Europe and lived for a long time in the US, I hardly face any racism, maybe because I don't look for it. I know some Malaysian who claims some racism in Europe, but I also know they don't usually carry themselves well.
Agree. Malaysians are the most friendly and beautiful people whichever country they live. I have neighbours from China and Sri Lanka. They are snobbish, unfriendly, rude and cold people. Although they have lived next doors to me for the past 10 years, they have not said "hello" to me. When they walked passed my house, despite saying "hello" x3, they just ignored me!!
Advice to foreigners of whatever colors: whatever problems you have in your homeland, let it stay in your homeland, we don't care. We have different politics, different interests, different mindset and nuances. Do not bring your issues to us.
Due to bad experiences (crimes), some foreign communities are treated differently. Hence, being respectful to locals, reciprocately, they will respected and welcome.
We do our best to be hypocrite as good as we can in front of foreigners so they could labelling us to be among friendliest country in the world in future😂
I'm not elaborating much here just one point that made we Malaysian cautions towards Black people were the " Black Money Scamm" around 2005 - 2008? Can't remember the exact time. Ironically i befriended with few Nigerian businessmen in 2012 till 2017 setting up an Advertising On LED around KL. So it proved that it wasn't skin rather its how they carry themselves. They were a true and genuine businessmen back then that without prejudice i decided to do business with them.
3:20 Goosebumps to me as a Malaysian, actually we dont aware that we are friendly people..we thought we are worst racists people and hate each others..
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Ben, regarding african in Malaysia.
- the prejudice about them is NOT due to their skin colour. Some of Malaysians (Malay and Indian) can have darker skin colour than them and we don't have any problem with that. It is due to our bad experience when they first come into the country back in the 90s. They created their own communities in local housing areas, got drunk in public, loud parties until late at night (inside and outside their houses) disturbing the neighbours, disrespectful and disturbing the local women. Police report were made multiple times. There were one occasions were the local community has to group together and confront them. Things might improve nowadays (regarding the African communities in Malaysia) but the locals are still very cautious. (Those incidences involved african from one specific country - not all Africans).
- Dark skin colour is never a problem in Malaysia. Back in the 70s, 80s we have a local description of "hitam manis" which is a compliment to darker skin individuals. Not sure whether it is still used now. Back in the 80s we even have an ads tag which say "Hitam Itu Menawan" (Black is Attractive).
- Anyone who claimed to be treated differently because of their skin colour must look at their own self (ie : attitude, body language, voice volume (we dislike loud people), the way you dress etc).
Just my personal feedback.
"Anyone who claimed to be treated
differently because of their skin colour must
look at their own self (ie : attitude, body
language, voice volume (we dislike loud
people), the way you dress etc)."
That exactly come into my mind because we don't really treat people differently because of colour. We Malaysian have quite wide range of colour ourselves.
Unpleasant things will trigger unpleasant response.
That is also a reason why Malaysian always nice to a stranger because we don't have reason to treat people badly until we do.
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True.
true. i rented my apartment to african and i need to repair when moved out about rm8k. many other people have bad experience from african. in addition we always read in the news about african scammer
My sentiment exactly. The different treatment to people from Africa is not because of skin color but definitely because of the African's behaviours when they first came to Malaysia. Also, the earliest scammers in the world since 1990s were from Nigeria and other African states. Malaysians are definitely more friendly and helpful. If there is contra to this,, it is because of the behaviors of the other people.
When it comes from a guy who visited 75 countries, I'm gonna believe him.
yup
@@maxavery8269 we don't agree with being rude not to have an opinion
This my personal experience as a Malaysian, i got a neighbor who is renting as a student, and i think they are probably Nigerian in the early 2000. They are loud, drunk, parties and smashing things around the neighborhood. To the point we always have to call cops alot. However, i also got a good friend from Kenya. Honestly, for us to be good friend it takes us sometime, bcoz of my skeptical and prejudice due to the bad experience. To us, if you come to our country and respect the culture, the neighbor, we will do the same. It's got nothing with skin color. I also got bad experience from middle eastern man, so, it does left with a bad taste. Not, about the skin color
Maybe it's just gen z being their age
About black people. I think if there is a kind of prejudice towards them, it is not because of their skin color but because of the stigma that has been created by some Africans who came here to operate the so-called Nigerian scams etc. And these people do not naturally carry a friendly vibe. They have bad reputations among grab drivers and landlords. For us, all black people look the same. So, that is too bad.
That's true
Yes.. even news can see them more than others ppl, btw go fastarr my fren..😅
Thanks for highlighting the sh17 brains of some of our people here lol...anyways, people should learn to be prejudiced of everyone, not just people of African descent. Locals here are worse than international scammers anyway. So yes, if we can get rid of this crap of thoughts as in your comments, then I think we're Malaysian enough to return to our hospitality. Otherwise, might as well telanjang Bogel to show solidarity towards our human rights. No offense, not against you, but the words you typed on comment clearly says much about dirty minded people in our country. We're educated enough and adult enough to think this overt discrimination has to stop.
I agree, I have friends from Nigeria, Zimbabway, Ethopia, Sudan and Tanzania. They are good except sometimes when they get drunk... 😂😂
Wise explanation
My family and I were there in July, and I have to say that Malaysia has the friendliest people on the planet.
I almost cry when he said he would like to stay in Malaysia because of the way we behave 😢 GOOD JOB MALAYSIANS ❤❤
This is a good topic. And yes it is absolutely true. If we rank countries in the world on the basis of "friendly", then definitely Malaysia will be in the TOP 1-3 positions. Malaysian people (all of their races) are very sensible, friendly, and welcoming. It is very shocking to see this type of "good humans" in the world nowadays. Other countries have all become aggressive, selfish & even harsh. Malaysia for some reason has saved itself from the "bad & aggressive" western values but still retains its freedom, softness & human values. For me i would rank Malaysian people as #1 in the world on friendliness! Good job Malaysia. Keep it up!
Malaysians always give space to tourists to do their activities and if you need help or questions, you can ask a local. they will really help you.
My experience with KL / Malaysia is limited, just 1 week back in April, but it was very positive. Very welcoming, kind, and helpful if asking for assistance. Can't wait to go back.
Hi Ben,
I am so glad to see your channel literally exploding! I’ve been following you since you were around 4.5K. I still remember someone arguing in a comment about you buying a mic, and you correctly stated that it was indeed an investment. And indeed, since then, the sky’s the limit! :)
I hope to meet you there this summer. Keep up the good vibes, my friend.
There is some truth in what the Italian guy said…but the circumstances might be different..not so much as to the skin colour but more towards the attitude and behaviour of the person matters to the Malaysians…basicly Malaysians are respectfull of guests coming into the country and ask for the same…A bit of history for you Ben…we used to have influx of African students coming into the country for further studies in the late 90s..under student visas..but then there were cases of fraud and vices by these so called ‘students’…lots of complaints from residents too due to their unbecoming behaviour which painted a negative perceptions by the locals …i know it was silly to paint all black people with the same brush…but then Malaysians are in general i would say very timid and reserved as a nation..we dont create problems while visiting other countries…you can ask the Saudi Arabian for example which have high regards for Malaysian being so discipline and follow the country rules.. Nevertheless to my black friends , dont worry nowaday , we just forget and forgive and we just welcome everyone.
I remember its so serious until landlord advertise their properti wth "No Africans" 😆
I’m east malaysian now living in the UK. Being away from home for over a decade now and have travelled around Europe. The stark difference I can see now is that Malaysians are genuine when it comes to being friendly.
Yp, when Malaysians are nice to you, they are just nice, no agenda!
Cuba you pegi the Malaysian Embassy. You'll find the honest faces, smiles and makes you missing home more. Pegi visit the canteen too for some goodies from home❤
Interesting. As a European I have the opposite opinion. I also know where I want to be if I have an accident or problem.
@@EB-jf5oi 100 asians who lived in europe/america/oceania, 100 of them had encountered with certain degree of racism and discrimination. This is how the white treat others. I can say so because i lived in the UK and australia before, we asians are timid people, and out of nowhere we would be verbally humiliated or harrassed with no reason, i can still remember the faces of those disgusting people that i met there.
@@EB-jf5oi 100 asians who lived in europe/america/oceania, 100 of them had encountered certain degree of racism and discrimination. This is how a certian percentage of white treat others. I can say so because i lived in the UK and australia before, we asians are timid people, and out of nowhere we would be verbally humiliated or harassed with no reason, i still remember the faces of those disgusting people that i met there.
As a Malaysian Indian Malaysia I can confirm this is a wonderful country. We love everyone including our Africans brothers and sisters. As a dark skinned person I have faced discrimination too but but in the big picture generally people are respectful.
That's why Malaysia rank 10 safest country in the world....
And the malays the poorest ethnic in Malaysia.
A Malaysian from Penang. I think overall Malaysians is love to help others, whether you are dark or white or in any colors. Is always part of our culture.
Lovely programme. Love the italian guy's opinions about Malaysian
I speak for myself, to be honest malaysians are friendly people but many foreigners think we are shy..actually I have an impression that if I start a conversation with foreigners I am afraid they think I am trying to take advantage of them..many cases in the country the rest of asia like in india, many indians are friendly and try to get close to foreigners just to get profit from them..but don't hesitate to ask us..we will help as much as possible..and after we get your trust, i gonna feed u like my family bro..😂😂😂 this is just my opinion.. and on the question of racism towards black people, to be honest in general we are not racist towards them, just there are only some because before this years back ago,malaysia was flooded with money scams from africans.. robbery,gang and Tennant issues by the africans..maybe because of that there are some who are sceptical
I live in Cheras Laman Midah , KL.
The young Chinese neighbours are treating neighbours as cold as ice 😢
But the Malay neighbours are very friendly 😆.
Service line workers in KL are friendly too.
I want to tell you guys a story. One time, i dated this african american guy. And btw, im Malaysian. He did say that he received a diff treatment compared to white people but in the coporate level. He wont get a pass for a promotion and the salary is night and day diff than white people eventho they come from a same country and backgrounds. And plus, he accused me of being racist as well. Bcz i dont let him kiss me and hug me in public. And i told him quite oftenly im malaysian we dont do pda. But idk, i think because he encountered alot of racism in his life he couldnt see where im come from
not only in public places..it is haram even in closed places if you are not husband and wife..we Muslims follow the orders of Allah swt instead of fearing what the people around us judge..we worship Allah and obey his orders..otherwise we turn lust and desire as the god we worship..😊
In public or in private.. haram. Only husband not boy friend can kiss and hug you
@@Kartalaksanaher comment made me raised an eyebrow🤐
What are you doing ? Plss dont do it again.just search a local muslim
Untuk orang Africa bukan sbab kulit..aku org melayu pun kulit gelap..😂😂😂..sbab utama aku rase,org Africa banyak buat hal dekat sini..jdi orang malaysia amik pendekatan berhati2
Ye, depa scandal dgn local women and killed those women..ganeh pak itam wo.
@@decTac Bila punyo cerita? Dimana tu? Banyak ke org terlibat?
@@GodOfTetris 2 tahun lepas tk silap dgn nurse kat nogori, tp sebelum tu ada kes2 lain..try Google
Melayu juga sebab kawin campur memang akan dapat putih hitam coklat kalau betul orang pertama sampai mmg kulit dia hitam mcm orang asli
What do Africans do?
I always tell my friends that we have to behave ourselves as tourists or foreigners in another country. Coz what we do directly affects the impressions the locals have on our nationality. If we're a good bunch and respectful, we're doing our nationality proud. If we behave badly, it'll definitely leave a bad after taste and bad reputation to the rest of the world. In this case, it's just sad that the black skinned people(especially African countries) are being treated differently due to their bad reputation as scammers and drug related crimes in Malaysia. So stay classy, folks!😂😊
Nice interviews, there are definitely many layers to Malaysians and it takes time, an open mind, and patience, to know them better
I love this Italian guy. He speaks the truth of humanity 👏🏻
Malaysians are soft spoken people.. Easy to get along due to our brought up environment..
Great content. Well done Ben!
Good job Ben..tourists or foreigners may find your vdeo helpful n informative..haha
The Italian guy is super cool!
I'm really enjoying your RUclips channel Ben, as a Malaysian thank you for promoting Borneo Sabah and Sarawak
So much to see and do in Sabah and Sarawak too. White sandy beaches, markets where local crafts are sold, climb mount kinabalu, the tallest mountain in south east Asia, beautiful marine life for scuba diving much much more to do in Sabah and Sarawak. 😊
Hi MacJelina67, I live in USA, and I really liked your comments. I'm very much interested in visiting Malaysia. I'm very much looking forward to network with local Malaysian. If you happen to read my comment, would you be so kind to reply?
I am very happy to hear their experiences and honest opinions that you have interviewed to inspire all Malaysians to improve their personality in term of hospitality ahead of 'Visit Malaysia Year 2026'..
Just got back from Kyrgyzstan. Beautiful country and from the above, beautiful lady.
senang tak bro kalau solo traveller kat sana?
@@philosophis Makan daging kambing panggang murah dan sedap disana.
Datang bulan June hingga September. Musim buah masak, cherry, peach, pomegranate dan sebagainya murah.
Cari makan di gerai dekat masjid, banyak yang halal. Jangan makan tempat yang cater untuk tourist; ada jual babi dan wine.
Jangan pergi bulan November hingga March; terlalu sejuk.
Pergi juga negara sekelilinya; Uzbekistan, Tajikistan dan Kazakstan - same situation, same advice but more interisting scope.
Sekarang ada flight direct to Almaty. Take overland route to Kirgistan and Uzbekistan.
Untungler.dapat x awek sana?😂
great content ben, as always. keep it up. bad or good, something that we malaysian can learn from foreigners & vice versa 👍👍👍
We malaysian treat as brothers and sister we call bro, abang, anne, maccha, sis and all old one we call uncle, auntie for all races and for young one we call adik, tambi, leng chai. But for universe we call Bos. Never call people hei thats rude bro.
Thanks
Ben, thanks a lot for you n your team on your hard work promoting Malaysia to the world. You the Man!
Thank you very much 🙏
Nice topic Ben 👍😊 . Agree, mostly Malaysian are friendly. If not friendly, they probably shy to talk..
Hi Ben, nice interviews. I think you should do some local food recommendations as well.. food can attract lots of viewers including travellers from around the world..
He has diabetes, so he must be selective about his diet. This is why he doesn't do food reviews.
Nice Video. Thank you so much Ben! 🤩
Keep doing this Ben, loves to see more of these... Tks A lot.
Malaysian pm is very much powerful person..
Actually one of the reasons why people here are little bit sceptical about blacks from Africa is because there have been a lot of cases of scam involving them. Maybe only a small percentage involved but Malaysian feel that they got to always be careful with these kind of men. These scam cases were always highlighted in the main stream media so it gives a not so nice perception about these blacks of African origin
"can't breathe in Dubai".. that tell a lot!!..
terengganu also great place to go.lots gems place to discover and very beautiful island.❤
Hi from Kuala Lumpur Malaysia👋. Great video❤. Thanks so much👍.
Great content, keep posting! Since you mentioned Borneo, particularly Sabah, let me suggest some places you might want to consider. If you're into nature, rainforests, and wildlife rehabilitation, I recommend visiting Tawau and Sandakan. These areas are more focused on nature tourism than modern tourism, so there's not much to do in the cities themselves. It’s primarily about experiencing the natural surroundings and wildlife, but be prepared for mosquitoes. These places are not ideal for business interviews, as most visitors come for nature, and the tourists are mostly Europeans and Australians.
If you're into crystal-clear water, white sandy islands, scuba diving, and water bungalows, you should consider Semporna. However, be careful when choosing an agency. The town can get quite busy and is a bit smelly due to its focus on sea activities. While you can do street interviews, it may be a challenge because most visitors are from China, and they might not want to be on camera. Additionally, many don’t speak fluent English.
For a beautiful sunset and large malls, Kota Kinabalu is the place to be. The city attracts a lot of foreigners, especially from Korea, and they are generally friendly. However, some may not speak English fluently and tend to have a distinct accent. Kota Kinabalu is also close to the majestic Mount Kinabalu-a must-see if you have the time. If you want to experience the northernmost tip of Borneo, you can also visit the Tip of Borneo for a breathtaking view.
One thing to note: don’t be offended by the local Sabahan accent. The tone can sound quite aggressive, but trust me, it's just the way they speak-locals are very friendly! For context, the East Coast of Sabah is home to maritime communities, while the West Coast is home to inland communities (or hinterland communities). So, don’t be surprised if you see different cultures and customs in different regions. Kota Kinabalu, however, is a melting pot, like a mini Kuala Lumpur, where people from all over come to work and holiday.
Sabah is a very diverse state with 16 indigenous groups known as Bumiputera Anak Negeri Sabah, but in total, there are 32 different ethnic groups. It’s a state rich in cultural diversity, with a mix of religions, languages, and skin tones.
The italian guy is so genuine. He's definitely a good guy
Wow...your channel is next level it's interesting to see
I start to like this channel and watch it everyday for the latest topic. xD well good luck for the journey anyway
4.40 as soon I i saw that brother tattoo I know him already came to another part of malaysia .the borneo love it so much
Getting better Ben 👏
Hi Ben, Mauri here
Before covid ,we have many Africans here.They live in luxurious lifestyle and how they behave like king and I myself drive grab car had experienced with them very bad...as compared with westerners white, Chinese,Arabs and Japanese, they are all good to local and lovely.
Malaysia is polite in their behave but not language…. As Malaysian, I confirm this. 😂😂
Well done Ben...keep it up buddy !
Well done Malaysians!
To the Aussie guy, I actually find Aussies to be similar to Malaysians lol. I call Aussies the white Malaysians 🤭
Very chill people just louder and more expressive (and more drunk 😅)
They are a relax one corner sorta people and the Aussies I meet are always really nice too but sometimes I can’t tell if it’s genuine as they love their sarcasm 😅
I don’t get sarcasm because I feel underneath the sarcasm is always truth, otherwise how do you come up with the sarcasm? It doesn’t come from nowhere.
Malaysian hospitality though is another level and you always know they are genuine and not putting on a front, be it good or bad. This is why MY is #1!
You are a good ambassador for Malaysia Ben.
One of the best interviews Ben
IMHO, interviewing foreigners on camera can elicit a very different answer compared to in-cognito.
The downside of in-cognito; it will bring out the trolls disputing the answers.
Hey Dato Ben, at the rate u r doing your job, Malaysia is getting richer. by the day. Teresa kaseh.
Well, Ben seems like one of those genuinely friendly folks you can easily warm up to if you see him on the streets.
The Czech guy must be about 7 feet tall
These people all have great vibes 👍🏼
As Malaysian we didn't prejudice with black people/ African.. but some of them has create an stigma for us to think negative about them.. not all but most of them was involved with things that Malaysian doesn't like..
Congratulations to come to Malaysia
As Malaysian living in Malaysia 😆 (am not foreigner), i find people in my country to be comfortable.. i mean at my place that i live in, if i need help or something i can just ask people and they’d be concern. At least thats my experience. I even came home from overseas last time; the moment i step back in KLIA, i be fuh, comfortable. Well maybe i say this cause i m local. But yes, Malaysian people’s vibes are friendly.
I LOVE THIS ITALIAN GUY ..🥰
Waw Ben ♧you done good interview with interesting topics 🤔 let's explore ahead 🌆
Bro, I think one of the reason is to do with Hollywood movies and how they used to portray black people, black men especially. Reminded me when I was studying in the UK, my Malaysian room mate was about to graduate his family went to stay with us. His auntie was totally scare of a black person, she never met one, she never travelled outside of Malaysia. I asked my room mate, he told me due to watching too many movies.
And in Hollywood too, white Americans, Europeans, Australians are always portrayed as the hero, except if you are from Germany and Russia.
i went to Brisbane and people are very helpful and very friendly. I am dark.
Ben..you should trying watch football match.. selangor match or johor match..and u will feel the awesome atmosphere
Mauri! Bravo!
We have like every skin color you could ever imagine here as citizens now and we are used to it for sometimes..so no worries about being stared at...just be kind and nice and the locals would definitely be friendly to you
I'm exploring the possibility of moving to Malaysia with the fam. We are looking at the mm2h programme which is a bit confusing. Are there any other options? Do you happen to know anyone that know about migrations and/or help with the process?
Maybe you should watch this youtuber from America andrew taylor. He is in mm2h and currently living in Malaysia
There are African RUclipsrs who travel or work in a foreign countries and are having fun (several in Malaysia). Then there are some who kept remind themselves that they are 'black' and put the black test and claim to experience racism. I travelled extensively in Europe and lived for a long time in the US, I hardly face any racism, maybe because I don't look for it. I know some Malaysian who claims some racism in Europe, but I also know they don't usually carry themselves well.
The sleeveless guy is the man.
Agree. Malaysians are the most friendly and beautiful people whichever country they live. I have neighbours from China and Sri Lanka. They are snobbish, unfriendly, rude and cold people. Although they have lived next doors to me for the past 10 years, they have not said "hello" to me. When they walked passed my house, despite saying "hello" x3, they just ignored me!!
when elder person do the comparison..no other comment to add 😅..anyway Ben thank you for promoting othe state including Sabah Sarawak 😘😘😘
Great content! 👍🏻
Advice to foreigners of whatever colors: whatever problems you have in your homeland, let it stay in your homeland, we don't care. We have different politics, different interests, different mindset and nuances. Do not bring your issues to us.
Thanks Ben.
Due to bad experiences (crimes), some foreign communities are treated differently. Hence, being respectful to locals, reciprocately, they will respected and welcome.
In Malaysia, everybody is the same. White, Black Brown green yellow or whatever colour you maybe. Have fun!!!!!
did you guys notice some of the guests made this "🙏" gesture ? That was surprising to me.
Thanks Ben. Wunderbar.
Thank you Mr Ben?
he is truly a diplomat =D
Now i want ask ben, which one is more green, Kuala lumpur or Kota Kinabalu
Hi Ben, did you get the Italian guys contact info? Seems like a good guy to know!
Yea his name is Maurizio and his IG is @my.master.man
I hope the couple from Leeds come and retire here in Malaysia. It would be awesome for them both!
Most Malaysians are friendly probably because they are so used to multi-etchnic multi racial community living together harmoniously...
Of course the Italian gentleman loves malaysia…save a lot on clothing & wardrobe, we can wear the same cloth year round….
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I'm proud to be malaysians
Are we polite, well mannered due to our Malaysian culture or are we actually friendly?
We do our best to be hypocrite as good as we can in front of foreigners so they could labelling us to be among friendliest country in the world in future😂
Boleh tahan lah friendly
Hey Ben. Do you have contact details on the italian man ? I really wanna know about the community he said. I found interesting to hear more about it.
Hey his IG is @my.master.man you can send him a DM 🙌
As a Malaysian, generally friendly, except on the road rushing to work in a massive jam. 😂 (unless there's an ambulance / police needing a path way)
There r students in madressa from Kyrgyzstan
Good job Ben. Malaysia welcomes you all n we locaks should be friendly to everyones ..including tourists or foreigners
I'm not elaborating much here just one point that made we Malaysian cautions towards Black people were the " Black Money Scamm" around 2005 - 2008? Can't remember the exact time.
Ironically i befriended with few Nigerian businessmen in 2012 till 2017 setting up an Advertising On LED around KL. So it proved that it wasn't skin rather its how they carry themselves. They were a true and genuine businessmen back then that without prejudice i decided to do business with them.
Hiya 👋🏻
3:20 Goosebumps to me as a Malaysian, actually we dont aware that we are friendly people..we thought we are worst racists people and hate each others..