Malaysia isn't what I expected

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  • @NikiProshin
    @NikiProshin  2 дні тому +78

    Improve your sleep with Manta Sleep Mask: bit.ly/41v8B4l (use my code NIKI for 10% off).
    Wow, I see quite a few people from Malaysia watching this video. I truly enjoyed my time in Kuala Lumpur and I wish to explore more of your country someday. If you've got any recommendations for where to visit and what to try, I'll be reading every comment of yours, so please do share some of your (non-touristy) recommendations!
    ps. join my New Year livestream on December 31st!

    • @Ameng3471
      @Ameng3471 День тому +1

      @NikiProshin just add another $20 and you will get comfy serviced appartment for your stay

    • @Kmaroz
      @Kmaroz День тому

      If you interested with more cultural related stuff, I recommend you to visit Melaka or Penang. Both also offers their own unique amazing food.

    • @noruparry
      @noruparry День тому

      15:00 That's the perk of a country being self-sufficient and sustenance after being shielded and sanctioned from the rest of the world. You get to build your own train coaches while for example Malaysia are still too dependable on made in China trains and those old train coaches made in Germany from the 90s, so they can only have limited amount of trains, hence the interval

    • @tonewowdg6974
      @tonewowdg6974 День тому

      @NikiProshin with usd25 you can better room

    • @Ameng3471
      @Ameng3471 22 години тому +2

      @@noruparry the interval is based on the peak and non-peak hour. During peak hour the interval is 2 minutes and non peak is about 10. It is not due to train condition and its age

  • @Sine-gl9ly
    @Sine-gl9ly День тому +390

    I'm an eld3erly English woman and find Malaysia such a pleasant and easy place to visit. The people are friendly and helpful, too.

    • @decTac
      @decTac День тому +7

      @Sine-gl9ly thank you 🇲🇾😊

    • @noraniali2093
      @noraniali2093 День тому +11

      So glad you had a pleasant stay in our country.

    • @Sine-gl9ly
      @Sine-gl9ly День тому +16

      @@noraniali2093 I have had several visits to your country and it has never disappointed me! I hope to visit again, perhaps in 2025.

    • @AmengChiməev
      @AmengChiməev День тому +4

      Please come again and again 😊

    • @justbdsd4569
      @justbdsd4569 20 годин тому +2

      @Sine-gl9ly bet the ones in your country is not

  • @ghakindye736
    @ghakindye736 2 дні тому +858

    Out of the thousands of travel UA-camrs I've watched visiting Malaysia, you're the only one who's stopped by a local library. It really shows how much Russian people value knowledge.

    • @gabrielaxyz9577
      @gabrielaxyz9577 День тому +107

      Not Russian people, but Niki. Just Niki. Let's not generalise.

    • @rosstocher
      @rosstocher День тому

      Yeah, that Putin reads too much Russian history producing fantasy in his thinking

    • @arzchannel13
      @arzchannel13 День тому +34

      Every human has their own perspective of view. Agreed, it's not about race but about individuals. They have their own rights based on what they feel.

    • @wolger
      @wolger День тому

      @@ghakindye736 Let’s not generalise? As some still support dictators like Putin and Assad.

    • @afasdfas
      @afasdfas День тому +13

      exactly. we know what Russians are through the war in Ukraine

  • @AhNanz
    @AhNanz День тому +153

    I visited Malaysia when I was 15, in 1999. My dad was an architect; he loved big buildings. We went there to see the Petronas Twin Towers, which at that time were the tallest buildings in the world. I will never forget the experience. And i hope to visit Malaysia again soon.

    • @unkoirio448
      @unkoirio448 День тому

      @@AhNanz 💐visit us👌Sipadan frontier Fb

    • @non_excelguy
      @non_excelguy 18 годин тому +1

      In 1999 it was the tallest building in the world?😳

    • @whateverrrrrr123
      @whateverrrrrr123 18 годин тому +6

      @@non_excelguy it is still the tallest twin tower in the world 🌎

    • @rumaiziahmad5993
      @rumaiziahmad5993 17 годин тому +5

      @@non_excelguy Ya, 1996 - 2004, the tallest building in the world...

    • @geodarnodan6750
      @geodarnodan6750 3 години тому

      U will realize the city changed so much compared to 1999, there are more state of art skyscrapers now.

  • @Trinity25Apr
    @Trinity25Apr 2 дні тому +218

    Loved the vibe in Malaysia, the people were welcoming and are clearly very Intellectual. It seems like a place worthy of much longer exploration at another time. Thank you for this little glimpse of the city and some if its infrastructure. Looking forward to the next stop 😊

    • @NikiProshin
      @NikiProshin  2 дні тому +33

      I am looking forward to my next visit to Malaysia. Again Kuala Lumpur, but different side of the city, away from the city center. Definitely a place for more exploration

    • @decTac
      @decTac День тому +1

      Thanks 🇲🇾😊

    • @MySaazman69
      @MySaazman69 День тому

      You may come to my place at Melaka/Malacca Historic City@@NikiProshin. You may search it at Google. It’s a Tourism and Historic City such as Penang in my country 🇲🇾. Trinity25Apr!. You’re most welcome too.

    • @winkywink
      @winkywink 7 годин тому

      @@NikiProshin try visit us in sabah or sarawak.

  • @briantayler1230
    @briantayler1230 2 дні тому +139

    I spent 10 weeks in Penang and KL early this year. I developed a wonderful addiction for Kopi C. Great country to visit and stay a little longer.

    • @kevinkanter2537
      @kevinkanter2537 День тому +10

      agree --- Penang & Kulim are very nice & toured the countryside around Penang with some co-workers around 2003-5 -- wonderful people and young demographically with Chinese well-represented as well as the Indian tech diaspora sprinkled in. thanks for showing KL - very pretty city and fairly inexpensive if you can rent and enjoy for a few months.
      hope you can make it back and show some more.

  • @AshtonCoolman
    @AshtonCoolman 2 дні тому +218

    Malaysia looks like a really awesome place. It's very friendly to English speakers too. I'm surprised by that

    • @suhanjayalian5044
      @suhanjayalian5044 День тому +2

      Karena Rakyatnya enggak ngerti bahasa melayu makanya bahasa melayu enggak Laku disana

    • @KhalixMY
      @KhalixMY День тому +105

      @suhanjayalian5044

    • @jintonceng3165
      @jintonceng3165 День тому +40

      English is taught as a second language in both elementary and high schools in Malaysia.
      The girl in the video was fluent by Malaysian standard, but 90 percent of city-dwellers in Malaysia can speak at least some understandable form of English.

    • @mckevintoni8448
      @mckevintoni8448 День тому +7

      ​@@AshtonCoolman
      u r always welcomed n fyi most Malaysians speak English as well

    • @peiching1363
      @peiching1363 День тому +15

      Yes English is taught as 2nd language in elementary and high schools (sekolah rendah dan menengah) here in Malaysia. When we enter colleges or universities, the books are mostly in English. We can speak Bahasa Melayu & English pretty well. Many are also fluent in both of these languages.
      Thank you for visiting our country. Enjoy 🎉😎🥳🥰

  • @eddyjohan8650
    @eddyjohan8650 День тому +69

    I like the postcards. You're the first foreign youtuber actually liking the postcards. The drawings on the postcards is just gorgeous. I have to get them as personal collections.

    • @calebwee328
      @calebwee328 17 годин тому +2

      Many of them are lokamade, my favorite artist

  • @EASYTIGER10
    @EASYTIGER10 День тому +207

    I went to Malaysia as a boy in the 80s. I think its changed a lot since then!

    • @Feizal_Lasim
      @Feizal_Lasim День тому +14

      @@EASYTIGER10 - wow. In 80s.. Malaysia develops every 2-3 yrs phase.

    • @Agoraplaza
      @Agoraplaza День тому +2

      @@EASYTIGER10 yes. Changed a lot.

    • @weien-cu9zt
      @weien-cu9zt День тому +3

      My home country has changed indeed

    • @ridzc5621
      @ridzc5621 День тому +3

      @@EASYTIGER10 Wow very long time ago. You are very welcome to Malaysia again

    • @roslanyasin2891
      @roslanyasin2891 14 годин тому +1

      @@EASYTIGER10 too many changes. Totally different now.

  • @danielmoskovich2953
    @danielmoskovich2953 2 дні тому +136

    Hey Nikki, I was in Malaysia 2 weeks ago! I always love visiting Malaysia- it's so chill!

  • @kaischmidt730
    @kaischmidt730 День тому +68

    been coming quite regularly to KL, it is one of my most favorite cities in the world. enjoyed looking at it through the eyes of a first-time visitor. and visiting the library never occurred to me, will definitely do that next time!

  • @HappyComfort
    @HappyComfort День тому +116

    Many UA-camrs say Malaysia is like a dream come true. That people are wonderful and kind and easy going and relaxed. And that the food is delicious.

    • @jj-if6it
      @jj-if6it 8 годин тому

      I far prefer Thailand!

    • @prinzexisalowqualityytber
      @prinzexisalowqualityytber 2 години тому +1

      malaysian here, can confirm

    • @applelovelicious
      @applelovelicious 2 години тому

      kind, easy going, relaxed = Malay culture

    • @RofieeTwo
      @RofieeTwo Годину тому

      @jj-if6it: That is true. Malaysia is certainly not for everyone. Thailand is perhaps better for people who likes to party (cheap alcohol - drink till you get wasted), bar girls in skimpy clothing night life, ladyboys that can look better than a real lady, and pot for sale everywhere (still illegal in Malaysia).
      I would say Malaysia is more for family-oriented type tourism, rich in extremely diverse culture (heterogenous as opposed to homogenous culture like in Thailand, Korea, Japan). Alcohol is available but expensive due to the heavy taxation. A place where you can dive into deep conversation with the locals simply because many speaks English (fluency varies). After all, it was a British protectorate at one time and with 2 of its states on the East Malaysia were former British colony. Different countries offer different attractions. Their school system is model after the British and the government system is the Westminster style Parliamentary Democracy with 9 monarch (each ruling its own state). Each State monarch rotate to become the King of Malaysia every 5 years. Definitely a unique and the only system of this kind in the entire world.

  • @engletinaknickerbocker5380
    @engletinaknickerbocker5380 День тому +14

    My husband is from the Far East (Japan) and when we were students at college, the Malaysian guys always invited him to what they were doing --hiking, hang-gliding, etc as he was friends with all of the Muslim-Malaysians (strict and not strict), Indian-Malaysians, Chinese-Malaysians, and native Malaysians. We stayed with them in the Malaysian House while waiting for Married Students Housing for the semester, and enjoyed a Care Package from one one the fellows mother with Malaysian spices. Wonderful food, but hot and spicy!

    • @shhas1483
      @shhas1483 8 годин тому

      Wonder who are the “muslim-malaysian” & “native-Malaysians”. Your category is more complicated that us, the local 😂

  • @LanzFranchess
    @LanzFranchess День тому +100

    No, traditionally the rice in nasi lemak should be coconut milk rice (strong/soft taste of coconut milk). you can tell just by smelling it. If you find ordinary rice in nasi lemak, it means it is not authentic nasi lemak (failed nasi lemak). as a national food, the main part of nasi lemak is the rice.

    • @norhaslindaibrahim5600
      @norhaslindaibrahim5600 7 годин тому +1

      It's not easy to get good nasi lemak anywhere unless you already knew the place for long. I only can taste the real nasi lemak if I cook by myself. But actually it's not difficult to make nasi lemak. You only need to taste the good nasi lemak then you can cook good nasi lemak... the sambal especially... you need to know how it should be tasted then you can cook your own.

  • @thehaeggarr1625
    @thehaeggarr1625 2 дні тому +183

    I traveled to Malaysia very often.. It's very diverse, and has a lot to offer if you travel around.
    And the people are amazing.. Very honest and friendly

    • @naylisyazwina6836
      @naylisyazwina6836 День тому +1

      Thank you for visiting Malaysia. I rather live in somewhere that has winter and snow though. I hope to live in New Zealand. But my favourite Muslim country to live is Qatar. I lived there for 5 years.

    • @decTac
      @decTac День тому +2

      Thanks 🙏🇲🇾😊

    • @suhanjayalian5044
      @suhanjayalian5044 День тому +2

      Malasia rumah bagi Bangladesh Nepal Rohingya China Tiongkok dan India itu sebabnya negara ini unik ibaratnya Ada Negara didalam Negara sehingga Ketika mendapati negara ini lebih kental Nuansa budaya Asing ketimbang Budaya pribumi.

    • @ismailali4306
      @ismailali4306 День тому +13

      @@suhanjayalian5044 iri ke.. suasana begitu tak ada di Konoha. Terima kenyataan...

    • @Ashfeeque_Ish
      @Ashfeeque_Ish 7 годин тому

      ​@@suhanjayalian5044 Sy rindu suasana Hajatan Jakarta..🎉indah banget

  • @nordicpaul13
    @nordicpaul13 День тому +59

    Great video. I like how you interact with local people and avoid the crowds. Reading in the park and discussing books is so special! Wishing you all the very best for 2025.

  • @patrickgz
    @patrickgz День тому +10

    dont remember ever watching a travel vloger visiting a library. selamat datang ke malaysia

  • @TheKaneanddavid
    @TheKaneanddavid 2 дні тому +60

    Thank you Nicki for reminding me how much I love Malaysia!❤️

  • @TravelingSoloLogs
    @TravelingSoloLogs День тому +137

    Welcome to Malaysia brother! This country is one of a kind! 😃

    • @suhanjayalian5044
      @suhanjayalian5044 День тому +1

      Tepatnya negara didalam negara Karena dikuasai oleh Orang China Tiongkok India Bangladesh Nepal Rohingya 😊

    • @Deptcharger5788
      @Deptcharger5788 День тому +20

      @@suhanjayalian5044 ENGLISH PLEASE, OIC 👎!Q🤭

    • @snsmu
      @snsmu День тому +2

      Thank you sir ❤🇲🇾

    • @stephaniejaboh8929
      @stephaniejaboh8929 14 годин тому +7

      @@suhanjayalian5044 I wonder what happened to you to make you appear all over UA-cam always writing negative, sarcastic and racist comments all the time. I hope you realise that everytime we speak ill of others, it doesnt really reflect to those we speak ill off but it does show others what kind of person we are.

    • @mzahidfullah2
      @mzahidfullah2 5 годин тому

      @@suhanjayalian5044 Saya suka negara konoha.. power siakkk

  • @sherrillwhately7586
    @sherrillwhately7586 2 дні тому +63

    The Malaysian restaurant in Tucson used to be my very favorite. Their cuisine is a fusion on cultures. I love it.

    • @goodguyaus
      @goodguyaus 14 годин тому

      Wishing you many fusion burps!
      (kinda rude but heartfelt 🤗)

    • @RofieeTwo
      @RofieeTwo 12 годин тому +1

      @sherrillwhately7586: Wow, that bring back memories. In the mid-1990s I visited Tucson and was pleasantly surprised to find around 3 Malaysian restaurants. That was crazy as I live in San Diego which is far larger metropolis compared to Tucson. Yet, we have none. Not even a bistro (pretend food). Our closest are the few in Los Angeles and more option in San Francisco area (9 hour drive). Now, I just traveled to Malaysia almost every year to enjoy their food and do some sightseeing. One of the best time to visit is during Christmas - amazing decoration in almost all their shopping malls. Far better than anything we can find here in San Diego or even in Los Angeles (Hollywood and Beverly Hills included). Even comparing Del Amo Shopping Center in Torrance area, Malaysian malls are still insanely more spectacular.

    • @sherrillwhately7586
      @sherrillwhately7586 11 годин тому

      @ The same wonderful family owned all three restaurants. Sadly they closed during the pandemic.

  • @Ruriko.Y
    @Ruriko.Y День тому +54

    That library was my friends and I's hangout place after school. we spent hours and hours there every day doing homework & studying. back then it was one of those cool libraries as it has many comfy spots for reading, hot drink vending machines & massage chairs. seems like there has been a major upgrade now in the library compared to my school days.
    I love figuring out the train system every time I go to a new country. it's fun seeing the difference in each country. but of course, it can be a hassle too

  • @saolálainn
    @saolálainn День тому +57

    Malaysia, truly Asia. One of my favourite countries in Asia, the friendliest people and the best food. Greetings from Ireland, enjoy❤

  • @drteddy70
    @drteddy70 День тому +45

    The local coffee is from robusta beans, stronger than arabica or liberica coffee in the west. The coffee beans are roasted with caramel and margarine. A few other coffee variations are "cham" (coffee+ black tea+milk), "hor kar sai" (coffee with Milo - a chocolate malt drink). The type of milk used also is indicated by the name : "kopi see" (pronounced "c") is with added evaporated milk while "kopi susu" (milk) is with sweetened condensed milk.

    • @NikiProshin
      @NikiProshin  День тому +5

      That's cool to learn more about local styles of coffee! It's something I want to explore more during my next trip to Malaysia

    • @DevynCairns
      @DevynCairns 20 годин тому +1

      Liberica is not common at all, I don't think I've ever seen it, but robusta is very common in western countries in cheaper coffee as well as traditional Italian espresso.
      That's not to say robusta is actually worse or anything, it's cheaper in part because it's a lot more robust as a plant and more disease and pest resistant. The flavor tends to be bad when roasted lightly so it's usually roasted quite dark, but it has quite a classic coffee flavor and especially goes well with milk. Arabica has become more preferred over time here because it has more variety and complexity in flavor, especially when roasted light, but getting high quality Arabica is definitely more expensive and requires much more care in growing and processing.

  • @yousseph777
    @yousseph777 День тому +20

    Malaysians are friendly, curious and humble. It's population is diverse. Safe travels and happy New Year! From Malaysia

  • @motr1912
    @motr1912 День тому +17

    Spent three weeks in Malaysia in 2023, Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi and absolutely adored it.
    Can't wait to go back and visit different parts.

  • @jatcon7
    @jatcon7 День тому +35

    I must say that ‘Malaysia truly Asia’ is really a good slogan coined by the tourism board, derived from a good blend of the main ethnicities in the country who were originally from each corner of Asia - Malay, Chinese, Indian. Of course like how Niki was doing, one of the best ways to experience the local culture is thru the local cuisines. 🎉 Perhaps next time in Chinatown KL, you might want to visit RexKL, an old cinema refurbished into a mix-used building - coffee, food, drinks, library, exhibition, etc.
    *the naming of Chinatown KL is actually to match with tourists’ impression of visiting a place with chinese settlers in the old days. However due to a big chinese population in the nation, there wasn’t any places in KL named as chinatown 😅
    *Pasar Seni station is also an interchange station with LRT & MRT if you notice the two colour codes on the way-finding.

    • @PortsladeBySea
      @PortsladeBySea День тому +2

      Excellent comment.
      I’m sure that a visit to China Town would be very tasty! 😋🍜🥡🥢

    • @suhanjayalian5044
      @suhanjayalian5044 День тому

      Malasia antara percampuran Budaya Asia Selatan seperti Bangladesh Nepal Rohingya India dan Asia Timur seperti China Tiongkok Taiwan Hongkong tidak heran Semua tempat di malasia dipenuhi nuansa Budaya Asing.
      Sangat kecil menemukan Budaya Lokal.
      Apalagi Negara ini tidak memiliki identitas satupun dari segi Budaya dan Bahasa 😊

    • @aiesyahsyahirah4717
      @aiesyahsyahirah4717 День тому +11

      @@suhanjayalian5044 eja Malaysia pun tak betul. Tapi dalam dunia orang2 kau je lah betul..orang lain semua salah.

    • @jatcon7
      @jatcon7 День тому +4

      @@suhanjayalian5044 perhaps we can expand our horizons to accept diversity is also a form of ‘budaya’? It is not a new thing though 😆

  • @Space_Cadet420
    @Space_Cadet420 2 дні тому +74

    Just think, we went from, this is what groceries cost for me and my grandmother in russia, to him blowing up, traveling and hundreds of thousands of people waiting for the next update ♥ cheers to your travels friend.

    • @NikiProshin
      @NikiProshin  2 дні тому +12

      Thank you very much! That is something unimaginable for the past version of myself who just started doing these videos 5 years ago :)

    • @mjul7003
      @mjul7003 День тому +4

      ​@@NikiProshinIndeed! It's an incredible story, but I think the most important part of your story is that you're happy. Stay happy, for yourself and for the rest of us (>^-^)>

    • @PortsladeBySea
      @PortsladeBySea День тому

      @@NikiProshinYou have done a superb job 👍🌍🛩️

  • @karenzorn773
    @karenzorn773 День тому +35

    Loved you visiting Malaysia, everyone so friendly, can’t wait to see next adventure.

  • @enricoaldisuhanto4414
    @enricoaldisuhanto4414 День тому +58

    Anyway From this video i'm really determined to visit Malaysia in year 2025, also sorry for some Indonesian (he's here try to make Malaysia look bad, by provoking Malaysians so yeah it can be said that he's just have any issues on himself) that just doesn't fell happy to leave youtuber alone if it's about Malaysia, oh again i'm sorry for disturbing you in this comment section, anyway greeting from Pontianak city, West Borneo.

    • @khairunna100
      @khairunna100 День тому +18

      @@enricoaldisuhanto4414 Thank you. West Kalimantan people are ethnically related to Malaysian Malays. The culture and dialect is almost similar. This Indonesian guy you mentioned is everywhere on posts about Malaysia especially by foreign tourists trying to put down Malaysia. We know from what he posted that he himself has never been to Malaysia.

    • @enricoaldisuhanto4414
      @enricoaldisuhanto4414 День тому +15

      @khairunna100 yup you're right oh btw i'm non muslim myself, and a chinese Indonesian, but seing he commenting such way, it seems that he just having own issues on himself, or even just hate Malaysia in sentimental way.

    • @YuuHikaru-h4c
      @YuuHikaru-h4c День тому +4

      you will always be welcomed here, so please do come and enjoy your stay.. salam serumpun! 😊

    • @enricoaldisuhanto4414
      @enricoaldisuhanto4414 День тому +5

      @@YuuHikaru-h4c terima kasih kawan.👍

    • @CottageGurl
      @CottageGurl 20 годин тому +3

      No worries its normal, we malaysians dont care and didn't want to waste our time for people like that. You are always welcome ❤

  • @nutty13988
    @nutty13988 6 годин тому +4

    Hi Niki. Been following your UA-cam channel since your price comparison videos in Russia way back in 2022. I enjoyed your videos of your time in Russia, Turkiye, Thailand and Vietnam.
    As a fellow KLIte it is refreshing seeing a foreigner feature the Kuala Lumpur City Library in any UA-cam videos. I personally have not been here as car parking is difficult around this area (I mean I could take the public transport but yeah....blame it on the car-centric culture of my country)
    It is also very heartening to see people actually reading in this library. In recent years there has been an explosion of bookshops in shopping malls in Malaysia, particularly within the Klang Valley. Books are now more easily accessible, varied and you get tax breaks for buying books.
    I hope you enjoyed your time in Malaysia and I hope to see more of your videos in Malaysia soon!

  • @ibnusahari
    @ibnusahari День тому +37

    Do not underestimate Malaysia, my friend. 😅 You've just scratched the surface of what Malaysia has to offer. Come back and visit our east coast and Borneo part as well.

  • @auntagatha2509
    @auntagatha2509 4 години тому +2

    Liking Malaysia more and more the longer I stay. I went to the library too and just love that people in Malaysia still value books and reading them, not just screens for reading 😊👍🏻

  • @yhteh9973
    @yhteh9973 День тому +23

    Welcome to Malaysia, this is a wonderful place for many reasons. Do explore Malaysia and share your experience

  • @khairulhamzah5622
    @khairulhamzah5622 День тому +20

    The only person visited library. I like this kind of traveller 👍

  • @PortsladeBySea
    @PortsladeBySea День тому +26

    Excellent video.
    I hope to visit Malaysia one day. That part of the world is becoming very popular with tourists from Britain.
    Visiting the library and market, plus joining local meet up groups are great ways to get to know the country and meet other people, especially if you are travelling on your own.
    I love following your travels…UA-cam at it’s absolute best 👍

  • @abdurrahmanx1160
    @abdurrahmanx1160 День тому +18

    Hi Niki, Welcome To Malaysia 🇲🇾. Если Ты Захочешь Узнать, Я Малайский Малаец И Могу Говорить По-Русский!

  • @joeshmooo5327
    @joeshmooo5327 2 дні тому +26

    Really enjoyed your video Niki, I have been watching you since back in the day when you were home checking out grocery prices, then the "special operation" started and thankfully you are safe.

  • @ORPeaceDude
    @ORPeaceDude 2 дні тому +42

    Love Malaysia 🇲🇾 everyone was so friendly and helpful! Every conversation started with durian though! 😂 Great hair cut by the way 😊

    • @Ruriko.Y
      @Ruriko.Y День тому +5

      hahaha I think every conversation starts with makan (eating)😂😂

    • @suhanjayalian5044
      @suhanjayalian5044 День тому

      Malasia negara dijual Bangladeshi India China Tiongkok 😊

  • @lindavincent708
    @lindavincent708 9 годин тому +3

    I lived in Malacca in 1968. I loved it and we go back now. Sadly, the heat doesn’t agree with me these days so I can’t stay outdoors as long as I used to. I saw the groundwork’s for the Petronas Towers on one visit and then went into KLCC when it was first built. Everyone is so friendly.

  • @lorisheheen2198
    @lorisheheen2198 2 дні тому +41

    👋 Hello Niki! Thank you for sharing your Malaysian experiences! Malaysia Looks nice there! I'm always impressed with how quick you settle yourself in a new country and surroundings. Piece of cake for you! Experienced traveler for sure! Enjoyed seeing the architecture, different food's you tried, the library and the friendly people you spoke with. Enjoyed this video very much!👍❤❤❤❣️😊

    • @NikiProshin
      @NikiProshin  2 дні тому +3

      Hi Lori! Glad you've enjoyed this video, I've surely enjoyed this short stay in Malaysia

    • @lorisheheen2198
      @lorisheheen2198 2 дні тому +1

      ❤️❤️❤️❣️

  • @benjaminplotke4716
    @benjaminplotke4716 День тому +29

    4:14 I love the city scape. In most US cities, this mix of large and small is discouraged by complex zoning overlays.

    • @jintonceng3165
      @jintonceng3165 День тому +10

      To be honest, the city council wanted to demolish all the old buildings long ago for a better town planning purpose, but things became a political and racial controversies, so the plan has to be shelved.
      I am a Malaysian who has been to the US, and I found the US cities planning, with its "block" zoning method is more efficient, though at bit "soulless".

  • @victoria8737
    @victoria8737 День тому +17

    1000 miles, It's the same hotel that i was staying, the lady who is working in the reception is super nice.

  • @Postismus
    @Postismus 6 годин тому +2

    recommended menu:
    1. 檳城亞參叻沙麵 Penang assam laksa
    2. 檳城福建蝦麵 Hokkien prawn mee
    3. 檳城炒粿條 Penang char kuey teow
    4. 義蓮青冬炎麵 green tomyam noodle
    5. 廣式竹昇麵 Tok Tok Mee noodle
    6. 鴨肉粿條湯 duck kuey teow soup
    7. 日昇燒鴨飯 Jit Seng roasted duck rice
    8. 亞依淡鴨飯 Air Hitam duck rice
    9. 伍秀澤海南雞飯 Hainan chicken rice
    10. 姚氏姐妹炒粿角 char koay kak
    11. 金馬倫蔬菜火鍋 Cameron steamboat
    12. 怡保芽菜雞 Ipoh sprout chicken
    13. 肉醬咖喱吐司 roti bakar kacang phool
    14. 酥小蒙牛肉餅 Mon Chinese beef roti
    15. 適苑粵菜 Sek Yuen Yue cuisine
    16. 海腳人海鮮米粉 seafood noodle
    17. 麗豐啦啦米粉 Lai Foong lala noodle
    18. 河婆園擂茶 Hor Poh lui cha
    19. 鐘格安班飯 Congkak nasi ambeng
    20. 禤記瓦煲雞飯 Heun Kee claypot rice
    21. 王美記燒肉 Wong Mei Kee roast pork
    22. 斯里蘭卡咖哩蟹 Aliyaa curry crab
    23. 新記牛肉粉 Shin Kee beef noodle
    24. 燒烤榴蓮巴丁魚 pais patin tempoyak
    25. 水煮榴蓮巴丁 masak patin tempoyak
    26. 咖哩牛肉乾 beef rendang
    27. 娘惹黄姜炸鸡 ayam goreng kunyit
    28. 馬來式椰香烤雞 ayam percik
    29. 羊肉印度香料飯 nasi bryani mutton
    30. 印度烤餅烤雞 naan, tandoori ayam
    31. 印度奶油雞 butter chicken masala
    32. 椰漿鴨蛋 masak lemak telur itik
    33. 椰漿牛肉 masak lemak daging salai
    34. 濕炒粿條 kuey teow goreng basah
    35. 手抓蕉葉飯 banana leaf rice
    36. 扁擔飯 nasi kandar
    37. 東海岸達崗飯 nasi dagang
    38. 藍花飯 nasi kerabu
    39. 印度甩餅 roti canai
    40. 椰漿飯 nasi lemak
    41. 羊肉湯 sup kambing
    42. 街頭漢堡 Ramly burger
    43. 巴生肉骨茶 Klang bak kut teh
    44. 加影沙嗲肉串 Kajang satay
    45. 芙蓉燒包 Seremban siew pow
    46. 馬六甲雞飯粒 Malacca chicken rice
    47. 馬來油飯 nasi beriani gam
    48. 麻坡香辣烤魚餅 Muar otak-otak
    49. 萬隆麵 mee Bandung
    50. 馬來滷麵 mee rebus
    51. 新山三樓炒米粉 JB sanlou beehoon
    52. 柔佛叻沙 laksa Johor
    53. 米糕椰漿蔬菜湯 lontong kuah lodeh
    54. 砂拉越哥羅麵 Sarawak kolok mee
    55. 砂拉越叻沙 laksa Sarawak
    56. 沙巴醃鯖魚 Sabah Hinava
    57. 清蒸瀨尿蝦 steamed udang lipan
    58. 港蒸筍殼魚 steamed soon hock fish
    59. 燒烤魔鬼魚 sting ray ikan pari bakar
    60. 參巴魷魚/蝦 sambal sotong/udang
    61. 娘惹酸辣魚 asam pedas ikan
    62. 馬來風光 kangkung belacan
    63. 印尼雞湯 soto ayam
    64. 斋月清真雜錦粥 bubur lambuk
    65. 暹羅米粉 mee Siam
    66. 炸香蕉果 goreng pisang
    67. 炸菠蘿蜜果 goreng cempedak
    68. 東海岸炸魚條 keropok lekor
    69. 娘惹椰絲球 kuih onde-onde
    70. 娘惹九層糕 Nyonya kiuh lapis
    71. 三角椰絲糕 kuih koci
    72. 香蕉片 kerepek pisang
    73. 木薯片 kerepek ubi
    74. 福建花生貢糖 kacang tumbuk
    75. 印度圈圈餅 murukku
    76. 鳳梨酥 tart nenas
    77. 豆沙餅 tambun biscuit
    78. 香蕉蛋糕 Hiap Joo banana cake
    79. 米漿椰漿糕 Ravi's apom manis
    80. 曼煎粿 apam balik
    81. 囉惹 粿汁 麵粉粿湯 椰醬吐司 肉乾
    82. 香蘭糯米糕 墨西哥咖啡麵包 咖哩角
    83. 泰式香蘭椰奶馬蹄糕
    84. 娘惹珍多冰 chendol
    85. 摩摩喳喳 bubur cha cha
    86. 椰花酒 air nira kelapa
    87. 血腥瑪麗變化版 Asam Boi Mary
    88. 芒果冰沙 mango smoothie
    89. 西瓜荔枝冰沙 jus tembikai lychee
    90. 冰豆蔻汁 ice nutmeg juice
    91. 冰椰子汁 air kelapa ais
    92. 冰甘蔗汁 air tebu ais
    93. 冰仙草 cincau ais
    94. 冰羅漢果 luo han guo ais
    95. 冰沙梨酸梅汁 kedondong asam boi
    96. 冰檸檬酸梅汁 limau asam boi ais
    97. 冰蘋果酸梅汁 apple asam boi ais
    98. 冰六味湯 laicikang dessert herbal ais
    99. 白咖啡 white coffee
    100. 蜂蜜拉茶 teh ais madu
    101. 玫瑰奶露 sirap Bandung
    102. 榴蓮 durian D200, D197, D175, D24
    103. 山竹 水翁 紅毛丹 杜古 西瓜 火龍果

  • @nurulainraziad5654
    @nurulainraziad5654 6 годин тому +5

    The nasi kerabu postcard one. I also bought it for my own souvenier even though i always ate nasi kerabu here 😂 Those postcards really pretty right🥰

  • @marilynhaverly570
    @marilynhaverly570 2 дні тому +20

    Love, love, love! What a nice taste of a country I'll never see, otherwise. Thank you, so much! Your videos are worth waiting for. 🙂

  • @AdibTNG
    @AdibTNG День тому +8

    Thanks for visiting our country. It really a hidden gem at least in Southeast Asia countries

  • @Zzzu20
    @Zzzu20 День тому +8

    This makes me want to pack my bags and go to Malaysia! Wow. What an amazing country!

  • @WAFFLEDOM
    @WAFFLEDOM 10 годин тому +4

    Your view on Malaysia is so refreshing for me as a local. It's great that you enjoyed the library & the reading meetups out of everything, very unique of you to be curious on that part. Anyways, really loved this video! Subscribed and looking forward for more.

  • @keninchicago
    @keninchicago День тому +15

    Your style of travel is ideal. I wish you continued adventure and many new friends and foods.

  • @lindavincent708
    @lindavincent708 9 годин тому +4

    Thai and Malaysia airlines do the most amazing onboard meals.

  • @karilang9377
    @karilang9377 2 дні тому +12

    I'm very happy to see you healthy and mentally strong

  • @azninnurameran6529
    @azninnurameran6529 День тому +15

    A well produced video. Enjoyed watching it until the end. 😊

  • @Jessica_P_Fields
    @Jessica_P_Fields 2 дні тому +9

    Public libraries are great for travelers! If you ever visit the city of Calgary in Alberta province of Canada, I highly recommend their main public library. It's architecturally beautiful inside and has some really educational and interesting exhibits. In North America, public libraries are always free to visit and hang out in.

  • @aplace2grow
    @aplace2grow 2 дні тому +17

    Niki, the new approach of taking your time and leveling up on the quality of the video makes your content worth waiting for! Excellent video.

  • @khairiyahaya190
    @khairiyahaya190 7 годин тому +3

    Welcome to malaysia brother. And enjoy your holiday and please be carefull. Be aware. Be safe. Dont hesitate to ask for help. ❤❤❤

  • @garyg6000
    @garyg6000 2 дні тому +13

    Thanks, Niki. Makes me want to visit Malaysia.

  • @fraeck
    @fraeck День тому +14

    Once you travel outside the big cities in Selangor and KL, you will discover lots of villages and forest in other states. The difference in lifestyle, the living pace and modernity level is significant. KL and Selangor when combined contribute almost 40% of Malaysia's GDP.

    • @Ruriko.Y
      @Ruriko.Y День тому +2

      of course, but even within KL itself and greater Klang Valley, there are many nature around. just around the Zoo Negara are there are many spots for hiking & camping & waterfall. even near Bangsar you can find hiking spots. you just have to know where to look.

    • @NikiProshin
      @NikiProshin  День тому +2

      I’ve visited a few places around Malaysia 10 years ago and that was really interesting. Loved Kota Kinabalu the most that trip

  • @TheVAMPIREMARIUS69
    @TheVAMPIREMARIUS69 День тому +9

    Thank You so much! We enjoyed this!

  • @makkienleong6865
    @makkienleong6865 День тому +11

    You can find Nasi Kerabu and east malaysian dish at Kak Som from Kampung Baru district. There is amazing Nasi Lemak from Wanjo at the same area as well. In the evenings, you can find Ramly burger and satay (meat skewer with spices) that comes with peanut sauce.

    • @RofieeTwo
      @RofieeTwo Годину тому

      Looks like you know about Malaysian food. In the video, I saw him eating a dish called "Pani Puri". I have never seen or heard of this before. The name sounded Indian. Is it an Indian dish? Do you dip the ball in the soup or pour the soup into the ball before you eat? I have traveled to Malaysia many times before but never seen this dish before. I will need to try it next time. I have tried all sorts of exotic foods. My wife keeps telling me to document all this finding before I forget. I guess she is right. I will need to create a special Google Docs to keep all of this notes. That way I can access it from anywhere and from any device. Things like I will need to visit Kampung Baru when I travel there next time.

  • @volcanolifechannel
    @volcanolifechannel 10 годин тому +4

    Welcome to Malaysia🎉

  • @r81194a
    @r81194a Годину тому +1

    awe, its so nice to see you enjoy our country! its unfortunate that i didnt get to meet you because you seem like such a nice person, i hope you consider coming back sometime since theres so much you have yet to see ❤ thank you for being so respectful and taking the time to explore our culture.

  • @LanzFranchess
    @LanzFranchess День тому +11

    Roti canai for breakfast is usually not for Europeans. We are different, in terms of staple foods, tastes and tongues. Some of my acquaintances from Europe who study here in Malaysia are the same, but in a year of living here, every morning they look for roti canai / nasi lemak etc. and eat like a local. Now they are back in Europe, and they say they miss Malaysian food. You can't really get to know Malaysia in just a few days. in this video, You only learn less then 5% about Malaysia.

    • @higashirinchiah1013
      @higashirinchiah1013 День тому +1

      I would propose Europeans to eat Roti Canai with condensed milk. Similar flavour profile as croissant 😂

    • @shhas1483
      @shhas1483 8 годин тому +1

      In Malaysia, we modify the roti canai based on our liking. My mom’s is one of the best, it such a wonderful memory when my dad & mom used our dining table to ‘spread’ the roti 😂

  • @mysimply2009
    @mysimply2009 14 годин тому +2

    The old shoplots Infront of your hotels dates back to pre wars. Unfortunately conservation didnt start start earlier. Some of the buildings make way for modern buildings.

  • @dnlplayz4284
    @dnlplayz4284 3 години тому

    In my opinion, this is probably one of the greatest video about malaysia that i have ever seen. No oversaturated claims, Actual honesty regarding some topics. and you went to places where people go in the daily! bravo. 10/10

  • @mtrps_
    @mtrps_ День тому +3

    the libraries here are lovely, happy to hear your experience in KL!

  • @wadafik
    @wadafik 13 годин тому +2

    Hey, Malaysian here! Glad you enjoyed Malaysia! For 11:23 , you take a spoon and fill up the hole with the juice then you swallow it whole. I just had it last week at the same exact place. It was delicious.

  • @angelachouinard4581
    @angelachouinard4581 День тому +10

    Niki every video is such a good surprise. You always show what is very local. But I never thought I would get a book recommendation. I do like Asian ghost stories and I'm going to get the book that nice young woman Alia recommended.

    • @NikiProshin
      @NikiProshin  День тому

      You never know what to expect when you join such random events like that book club! Good that is an interesting book to read :)

    • @AllBackToOne
      @AllBackToOne 14 годин тому

      Ghost and paranormal stories are always best heard by mouth. The local old folks somehow are being just that fascinating to make you feel like you're living the story, when they tell about their stories and experiences in dealing with paranormal incidents. Malaysia can be quite mysterious and has huge amount of mysticism values and untold stories when it comes to this part.

  • @mohamadhishamabdulkadir9147
    @mohamadhishamabdulkadir9147 День тому +12

    David and Goliath story is inside Al Quran, if iam not mistaken in Surah Al Baqarah, in Arabic is the story if Talut and Prophet Daud

  • @runatiz_
    @runatiz_ 6 годин тому +1

    I like this video. I'm glad you're enjoying your trip in Malaysia!❤

  • @rohanimatsaman5998
    @rohanimatsaman5998 День тому +4

    When I was young last century I use to follow my mum to Central Market .it was a wet market selling fish meat veg etc etc. then it was change to cottage industry. There was even a 2nd hand book shop . Now it has evolve with good court. High time to go again

  • @decTac
    @decTac День тому +13

    Malaysia is truly Asia
    To know Malaysia is to love Malaysia 🇲🇾🌺♥️

  • @aira4324
    @aira4324 10 годин тому +1

    Hello!! I am an proud Malaysian here. I am at Selangor, thank you for the ratings! Hope you like our country :)

  • @svetllama
    @svetllama День тому +11

    What I learned is that Malaysians love books and literature

    • @daengzool6023
      @daengzool6023 День тому +2

      @@svetllama yes. My children love reading books since primary school. Including Harry Porter, Chronicles of Nahnia, Hunger Games, Mocking Jay, Eclipse, Twilight, Enid Blighton books, etc

    • @svetllama
      @svetllama День тому +3

      @@daengzool6023 i should visit, i love books too

    • @imjuzsayin..5017
      @imjuzsayin..5017 День тому +3

      You may find there's a shop book full with cheap used books, but using e money because they've no cashier

    • @daengzool6023
      @daengzool6023 День тому +3

      @@svetllama My youngest like to visit bookstores in KLCC, Lalaport and Pavillion Bukit Jalil too.

    • @azizulhaziq9766
      @azizulhaziq9766 День тому

      errrr

  • @judykarey8150
    @judykarey8150 День тому +6

    Thank you Niki for sharing your travels and stop overs. Malaysia looks like a nice place to visit.

  • @Ashfeeque_Ish
    @Ashfeeque_Ish 7 годин тому +2

    Malaysia truly asia.. u can have a quick review about two main culture of asia like chinese malaysian culture and indian malaysian culture..we also got expats like arabian immigrants, asean immigrans like indonesian, thai malaysian, and all ppl around the region who live in malaysia.. its multicultural diverse produce a blend of harmonic society and we called it malaysia truly asia

  • @egris00
    @egris00 2 дні тому +10

    I LOVE PANI PURI!!! ❤️ It's a popular Indian street food.

  • @shahrizatjailan4123
    @shahrizatjailan4123 16 годин тому +1

    Thank you so much for portraying my country in such a good light. I LOVE that your focus is more on what the locals do around the city and your getting to know them. So glad you enjoyed your short stay. Please do make your way back here for a longer time whenever you can. Salaams, Niki.

    • @shahrizatjailan4123
      @shahrizatjailan4123 15 годин тому

      Oh recommendation. Make a side trip to the state of Terengganu and try joining the squid-catching (candat sotong) sessions with the locals and also visit their traditional boat-making facilities. Or you can also make your way up north to Penang and experience the local street food culture there. Another thing you could do is visit our national forest reserve "Taman Negara" and enjoy our nature and the activities it offers. Or go to another state, Perak, and join spelunking expeditions in the many limestone caves there and visit the quaint city of Ipoh with its artisanal wonders, also the origins of our Ipoh White Coffee. Another place you could go is the UNESCO site, the Langkawi UNESCO Global Geopark, showcasing our geological, biological, and cultural heritage.

  • @azidinzidin9234
    @azidinzidin9234 День тому +2

    Everybody out there, you're wellcome to Malaysia on March 2025 in conjunction with Ramadan when Muslims will be fasting and throughout the month Food Bazaars will be organized every evening whole in the country. Surely you will see many types of food and drink sales that are not available in other countries at cheap prices. You will not be disappointed because at that time many Foreign Tourists come to enliven the Food Festival and decorations. Don't worry about eating when you buy at that time because Malaysians understand that you are a tourist, except Muslim Malaysians will eat only when it's time to break the fast.. Don't miss this opportunity only once a year❤

  • @mattstaed
    @mattstaed 15 годин тому +1

    Malaysia is Food of Heaven. Each part of country has their signature cuisines. Go explore more..

  • @izwanshafiq236
    @izwanshafiq236 18 годин тому +1

    A state that you must visit on your next trip to Malaysia is Penang, Terengganu & Borneo (Sabah & Sarawak)

  • @igorkogan9138
    @igorkogan9138 День тому +4

    Hi Niki, just for your information, a ‘storage space’ you were describing, in the library, in the US, we call a locker/ locker compartment, or the locker room, as it pertains to the whole facility.

  • @RosieRoserules
    @RosieRoserules 18 годин тому +2

    I've been following you since you left Russia. Thanks for allowing my eyes to travel while I am safe in my own home

  • @zellrang
    @zellrang 10 годин тому +2

    nasi lemak is 10 times better when it is still hot... it's the best breakfast food, I recommend that you should you should try another nasi lemak in the morning😊

  • @miszamie
    @miszamie 12 годин тому +1

    Subscribed!
    Just because you introduced us to the local book club and you actually shared your experience in our local KL library. Totally different content for such a short trip in Malaysia! ❤

  • @fayepotts3279
    @fayepotts3279 18 годин тому +1

    Niki, to travel along is quite daring. I admire that about your travels.
    You really know how to navigate yourself into local society, learning the ins and outs about their coulture.
    Great job!

  • @bearpawz_
    @bearpawz_ 2 дні тому +7

    Beautiful city ~ loved looking at those skyscrapers! If you're still there, or when you go back again, do one of your incredible grocery store tours! 🤗👍

  • @milopazi90
    @milopazi90 День тому +5

    I know you from tiktok, and seems like you havent being so active there, i dont know. Glad i found you in YT and surprisingly visiting my country!! yeay!!! have you visiting our local supermarket yet? or you already leave?

  • @therealmishkin
    @therealmishkin День тому

    Thanks!

  • @wewenang5167
    @wewenang5167 День тому +1

    Actually there are a lot of Russian who stay , works and live in Malaysia especially in Kuala Lumpur. If yu decided to stay here you will have no problem finding Russian friends

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 День тому +4

    Where are you from? A few days in malaysia will Not give you an experience you wanted. But like you say, you can always come back.

  • @SAMXAVIATION
    @SAMXAVIATION День тому +4

    Welcome to Malaysia...just enjoy here....
    My advice just ignore if beggar asking u for money..there is not lokal there are migrant ,and that not our culture and law is ilegal and prohibited....
    Dont hesitate ask local they can assist and help you...normaly malaysian can speak english ,and its our 2nd languages...if they dont reply they might be foriegner worker ..some they can speak and understand...
    Just enjoy here....our malaysia breakfast culture,and look for our traditional dishes...hope u come again enjoy and hope everyting is fine....❤❤❤❤

  • @MrCyberizal
    @MrCyberizal День тому +3

    15:12 peak hours we get 3 minutes interval. Commonly 5-9minutes. Off peak and late nite more than 9 minutes.

  • @shhas1483
    @shhas1483 7 годин тому +1

    The window of the KL library is really bright and i easily distracted by the panoramic view of the independant square. But the ambience is totally different than other part of KL. The similarity maybe crowded with foreigner/. Foreign workers would occupy the area on sundays and public holidays.

  • @damiritambuku4807
    @damiritambuku4807 День тому +7

    Good prespective.....wellcome to Malaysia. Come explore the Borneo part of Malaysia there are Sabah and Sarawak

  • @yellowbug5113
    @yellowbug5113 День тому +4

    Your hair cut looks so great!! So handsome♥️♥️

  • @penukulbesi4006
    @penukulbesi4006 День тому +2

    For $25, it is better to stay at Airbnb, which has more modern and complete facilities.

  • @littlenewthings2662
    @littlenewthings2662 14 годин тому +1

    Such an interesting side I didn't see about KL. Thanks so much for showing. Sometimes even locals are not aware.

  • @TheCengeh
    @TheCengeh 21 годину тому +1

    Terima kasih for visiting Malaysia. Please come again.

  • @PaanHilmi
    @PaanHilmi 7 годин тому +1

    Niki come to Penang, Malaysia. We have best food including nasi kandar here.

  • @Linuxfy
    @Linuxfy День тому +4

    oh no.. he found the hidden gem of SEA