What it’s REALLY Like to Drive in Malaysia | Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands
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Its not bad for the first timer to drive in Malaysia. The most important thing is to have Touch n Go card with sufficient amount of money bc all highway now accept only e-money. Hope to see you driving more to another states.
Thanks! 😁. We won’t have enough time to see as much of Malaysia as we want, so we will definitely be back! ❤️🇲🇾
Actually, some tolls can now accept credit cards. Just need to find the proper lane.
😂 so funny, it happened to me as well at the toll. I reversed and went to the touch and go lane and at first I could not find the card😂🤣 but surprisingly all other drivers behind me were just calm and waited.
Glad it’s not just us 😂. Yeah no one panicked except for us 😜
It was lovely bumping into you guys at the Taiping Lake Gardens. Hope you both have an awesome time back in Malaysia. Take care and stay safe ✌🏼
Thank you! It was so cool to meet you!
That’s the first time someone recognized us in public 😅
@@activityenthusiasts Hahahahaha....... I think this means that you both have achieved celebrity status.
you should first buy a touch n go card at a petrol station or at an mrt station to make your journey easier by car..besides Cameron Highland, Genting highland and Fraser's Hill is also an interesting place with cool weather..
We tried to get a touch n go card but they were sold out at the first 3 places
Fraser’s hill looks beautiful 😍. We’ll have to go some day!
@@activityenthusiasts if you like islands I suggest Sabah Malaysia because there are many islands with crystal clear water.. my mom is Malaysian that's why I know a little bit about Malaysia..good luck for your journey👌
Touch n go u only can by at lrt or MRT counter..no more at petrol station
In a few years we can pay the toll by credit n debit card too, no need for touch and go (TnG) anymore... But I have a question, didn't the car rental provide you with a TnG card?? I think they should, as not only Malaysians rent a car....
@ashtriana1 not in a few years.. some of the toll gate can alr use debit or credit card.
We generally pay our toll cashless. You need the Touch 'n Go card which u can purchase and top up at most convenient stores. The yellow Smartag lane is for payment for TnG card slotted into a TnG device. So yeah.. we don't really carry around cash much here
..and another thing, why didn't u use direction app? Or did u? Looked like u just relied on road signs?😂 I would've used the app still, even just to know the traffic condition ahead and manage my expectation
We went to 3 different Petronas and they were all sold out of the cards so we gave up lol
We tried to use waze, but we were unfamiliar with the app. Once we switched back to google maps, everything was ok
U can see the signboard have that alphabet and numbering before the name of place and road. Example E18 cheras. And at the waze and google maps also there is that alphabet and numbering too. So when the waze says in 500m turn left just look at the E18 and u will see the signboard on the street with the same E18. That is how i navigate my way through malaysia.
Thank you! 😁
Hi there. The 'eye brow' or top shade tint on the top of windscreen is to reduce the sun glare due to the nature of weather in malaysia. It makes driving more comfortable and less stress to the eyes. Not everyone would wear sunglasses, especially those wearing spectacles. And the tint is allowed by Road Transport Department. You will appreciate it when its not there.
But anyway, you made it yeay! We must celebrate.
Thanks for that! I feel like we can ask any question and someone always has an answer for us!
We appreciate you!! 😁
Interesting video. Must be a good learning experience there. Saw 9:47-9:53 which is my hometown! Stay safe when driving back. All the best🎉
Oh awesome! Thank you! 😊
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"17 wrong turns later"... hahahahaha you got me!
It’s not far from the truth 😅
@@activityenthusiasts over time, you will get used to it.
Thank you for this video. Wonderful.
Glad you enjoyed it! 😊
@@activityenthusiasts 😀
bezza, the new king of the road. big boot, good leg room, very economic, uses up little fuel, zippy around town, tiny enough to park almost anywhere and very reliable. just dont expect it to be a 'sports car'. but if modified, it can be.
Very comfortable too. Definitely the most popular car in Malaysia for a good reason!
Congratulations. You rented the king of the road in Malaysia. Perodua. Especially Perodua Myvi and Perodua Viva. They will not shy to high beamed or even tailgate any car to get out of their way. 😂
That’s Dodge drivers in Canada 😂
Yes, Malaysians are idiots when driving. Some of the worst drivers in the world hence Malaysia's staggering road casualty rates.
Next time if you already/accidentally go in the Smart Tag lane no need to reverse, coz smart tag using same TouchnGo Card, just that with TouchnGo card in the smart tag no need to tap the detector..sometime my smart tag (others too) cannot be detected (Loa battery/faulty), I just tape the TouchnGo Card...Only RFID cannot use TouchnGo Card
That’s so smart! Thank you 😁
It's usually the Japanese made or Japanese designed cars use the blinkers on the right side of the wheel. Otherwise, continental or American cars use the blinkers on the left. I drive a continental car brand and will have this problem too when I switched to driving my sister's car which is a Japanese made car.
Good to know it’s a fairly universal problem 😅
I went to LA a couple years ago and drove a road trip to vegas with my friends. it's funny when you compare our road to LA..but yep i could relate
It’s the palm trees and heat waves 🌴😎😉
if need a left hand turn signal , you should consider renting Proton instead of Perodua 😊
Noted! Thank you 😁
I usually drive from Singapore to KL to visit friends and relatives. If you wish to avoid those small towns, use the North South Plus Highway , the cost isn't much. Go to Tapah toll and exit from the toll in order to go Cameron Highlands. Avoid weekends and peak hours where people are driving to work 8am to 9am or going back from work 5pm to 7pm. When you see the car in front of you changed lane in front of the toll, it means the gate has a problem. Bezza Perodua is not Proton. It is Perodua car company. Those dogs belongs to non muslim farmers (oil palm, vegetables) and they are the guards for the plantations. Sadly, when the dog's population grows, some of them become stray dogs. One last advice to drive in KL, you need to be brave to stick your nose out a bit by bit in order to come out of a junction or else drivers would horn you from behind if waited too long in a queue. KL's driving is adventurous but not as gentle as Singapore's driving. You miss one nice highland about half an hour from Rawang. It is called Fraser's Hill. Up there, there is a golf field and a nice British vibe founded by Mr Fraser. Enjoy. Things to do in Fraser's Hill ua-cam.com/video/3gdC4icK1dw/v-deo.html (From Singapore)
Thank you for the advice! We are much better equipped to do this next time! 😅
True Singapore drivers come to Malaysia as they say to show their "stripes" 🐯 otherwise very meek law abiding citizens🐑 in SG... 😁
Perodua Cars signals are on the right side but Proton Cars on the left side.. sometimes I also get confuse when driving Perodua cars
Glad we’re not alone! 😅
The driver seat always on the middle of the road side. So simple, no matter where you drive. Left/right side.
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Nice old road,brings me lots of happy memories during my college days,used to drive dat rd lot,kinda of my stomping ground bck then,I guess it'll be better if u guys use d hi-way more relax n convenient prtty fst too,fr yur info plz stay at proper designated lane at d toll plaza,we got different pay systems there,weather touch n go,smart tag or Rafid system,hope u guys hve whale of guddy time in Malaysia all d best mate
P.S Bdwy try use d othr road going up nxt time,prhps otw dwn it's called simpang pulai road its more pleasant n wider
Thanks for the tips! We’ll remember for next time 😊😊😊
Best way to see the country is by car. Stop where ever when ever. And try and get that touch and go card. You'll need it for sure. Some gas stations sell it and watson's pharmacy as well
Couldn’t agree more! I hope we get to experience it again!
We spent 3 hours looking for a touch n go card and then gave up. Next time we will be more informed!
The Perodua stalks are on different sides because they’re based on Daihatsu cars. Japanese cars use their own stalk standard known as the JIS standard. If you drive the other Malaysian car, Proton, you’ll have the stalk on the proper side.
Also, driving in Malaysia is stressful on the account of the damn motorcyclists. I had driven in LA when I was there on vacation, and it was heaven compared to driving down Kuala Lumpur roads!
Haha it was annoying to press the wrong button but it was also funny every time 😂
Having to be aware of all the motorcyclists definitely adds another layer to the difficulty 😵💫
@@activityenthusiasts KL is nothing compared to driving through Manila, Philippines. 🤣
Sounds like a challenge…
When you are going down frm there to kl use the simpang Pulai road which is more wider, and you can have a lay by in Ipoh and Gopeng
We will try to include that tip in pt.2!
Woohoo! Please enjoy....
Thank you!!
Thanks guys. We are road tripping around Malaysia in October. Was the hire company Wahdah in KL easy to find and did you book the car far in advance?
That's awesome, you guys will have a blast! Do you have an idea of where you're going yet?
Wahdah was easy for us to find, we just took a Grab ride from our hotel to their office. Picking up the car probably took a total of 15 min and we were off! We only booked the car maybe 3 days in advance, they were also super responsive with messaging through WhatsApp. Let us know if you have any other questions!
Very good watching from Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 on Wednesday i will be in Malaysia
Oh wow, so cool. Malaysia is so awesome
Better get the touch n go card if you guys plan to drive here.the card olso used to pay for parking and public transport
We couldn’t figure out how to load money onto the app and everybody seems to be sold out of the physical card 🙁
@@activityenthusiasts you can get the card at petrol station or convenient store and most of the can reload the card. For the app i think they accept credit cards for top topup. If you have problems with the app maybe you could ask around because most Malaysians have the app
@@activityenthusiasts you go to 711 to do that !!
TNG app link to RFID which only allow car ownee to register with their car license, currently only can do it with physical card which can top up at petrol station, 711. Government annouced recently that can pay toll with credit card which i think currently test run at some tolls. You should check the signboard before you go in tolls, so you don't go to the wrong one. 😂
@@sweetpeayl just use tng normal, no point rfid as they rent a car. Top up at 711
Wow welcome to kl 🇲🇾🎉🎉🎉
Thank you! 😁
You guys are brave
Thanks! 😅
It didn’t really feel too different from driving at home
all toll are cashless, we are just running test on paying toll using Master/Visa credit card
that u turnnn is something. better not do that again huhu should wait at the end of the traffic light
We promise it was an isolated incident 😅
Great tourist selfies.
Thanks!
Here's an advice, also everyone else. Do some research before driving in Malaysia. Are u using Google maps? I use either Google or Waze while driving in Malaysia, so far I haven't had any problem.
Thanks! We were using waze and I think that was the problem. We were fine after switching to google maps
The water flow down the waterfall seems to be lesser now than years ago...
Hmm. Hopefully it comes back!
the signal/wiper signal levers depends on manufacturers.
So, not an uncommon mistake? 😅
@@activityenthusiasts in malaysia, we have 2 national car brands which is proton and perodua and both are widely used in malaysia, the only differences is proton uses left stick for blinkers and perodua's blinkers is on the right stick, yes it's very common mistake for those who have both car
you should rent proton actually, not perodua.. because proton put wiper at right and signal at left. which I'm also always did wrong because it opposite with my perodua..
Good to know for next time! Thank you! 😊
Drive to putrajaya this 31st, the Merdeka day parade will be there (early in the morning)
Oh no! We already made plans 😢
@@activityenthusiasts Putrajaya is worth visiting but with open eyes. What you see will, or at least should, horrify you. The Malays, who only account for 57% of the population, have built a publicly funded city designed to exclude all other Malaysians. You see this in the architecture and the fact that 97% of it's population are Malay Muslims. Others are banned from building, from their own funds, traditional places of worship. Its a racist atrocity and needs to be called out, can you imagine doing this in your country?
I can't wait to upgrade my current Perodua Viva to an all-new Perodua Bezza on my 25th birthday in 2026...
Amazing! So excited for you!
Hopefully it’s one with a screen so you can watch us on UA-cam 😏
Only when you’re parked though! 😅
@activityenthusiasts Most importantly, I want to make it black in honor of Fendymojo! #hitamitupremium
you are lucky man bro...has a Boss Lady... with her ,you can survive in Malaysia haha
😂 Yes I am!
We would have got there faster if I drove but we would have been less likely to survive 😜
I like the 70s vibe colour at the start of your video,,,,,was it by design?
Thank you! 🙏 It was! 😊😊😊
Use Waze for Malaysian roads.
Good job guy😁😁😁 nice
Thank you so much 😀
We don't need a heater in our car,just like you don't need the air-conditioner in Alaska.
Totally makes sense!
Lovely, but be careful, guy. Make sure the brake and signal lights function. Enjoy
Thank you!!
Dia pergi jalan lama memang lambat la sampai....
That is usually the case 😂
You need a touch N Go card for the toll or you drive on the left for cash
Ooooh haha wish we knew that 😂
owh..u should first buy the touch n go card to make your journey easier😅 guys..
Wish we had! 😅
Hey congratulations 😅😅😅
Thank you!!😊
Stop at RnRs alot to eat
We didn’t know that was a thing 😢
Why you guys not take Highway from KL? From highway just exit Tapah Tol.
We had to leave room for improvement next time 😉
Coz waze sucks!
@@iamurmaktehthat why I'm using Google maps
pening tgk minah nie bawa.....byk mencarut
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Driving to the Cameron highland
Achievement unlocked ✅
😂
So you interchange at simpang pulai near ipoh right?
No, it was the one before Ipoh
Tapah. This road this road is windier than the one in simpang pulai but it’s further. If u happen to go to Ipoh, use the simpang pulai road
@@andrewchong2616 tapah is the worst, i almost vomitted
@@keangwooichoo6138 yeah. Me too 😂😂😂
@@andrewchong2616 I prefer to stay at kampung raja so prefer simpang pulai
Nice ..
Thanks!
Latest: we are starting toll payment by debit / credit cards on selected tolls... soon to be all....
Ah I wonder if it would work with a foreign card? 🤔
As long as visa / mastercard
I've only seen on SUKE hiway... otherwise just get a touchngo card...
I have a friend who without fail keeps 2nd guessing the google maps / waze... I don't understand why he turns it on in the first place... so there you are....
Sometimes you just get too excited and take the first turn 🤷♂️
Love its ❤❤❤
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I see...you prefer using local road instead using highway...huhu
Haha yeah we were trying to avoid toll roads 😅
Its not about the traffic but ability to drive
Correct! We watched F1: Drive to Survive to train for this
Something Malaysians lack.
Hiihii you all are doing great. Mistakes make you perfect. No worries. The police wouldn't catch. They will try to understand you.😂😂
Thanks! We really appreciate that 😁
our highways are all cashless for years now. the company that you rent the car should've told you that. i'm wonder how you got away with cash payment
Yeah not sure 😅. The plan was to not take a toll road, but we made too many wrong turns lol
what happened in Cameron Highlands....😅
Guess you have to wait for pt.2 😉
Wrong on the a/c...heater....EVERY car has a heater core...
How do you use it tho?
@@activityenthusiasts crank it over to the red..all the way right and itll blow hot air... you guys try that?...😘..Noooo
There is no red, only blue
Never seen that before 🤷♂️
Welcome enjoy Travelog in Cameron Highlands 🇲🇾👍💪n happy days 31 8 23 merdeka days 🇲🇾
Thank you! Happy Merdeka day! 🇲🇾
31/08 malaysia independen day in putrajaya
Just chuck a uey mate 😂
A totally legal uey 🙄
Wow i think she was a danger to other drivers and herself period.. Chaos
We’re pretty sure everyone made it safe 👍
Wow beautiful video my friend full support your channel from Philippines
Please please extra careful with motorcyclists....always check all your mirrors....
We were motorcyclists once, so we understand 👍
You need a local guide😂
Agree! 😂
ingat lawak ka... bahayakan orang lain saja 😐
We will keep that in mind 👍
Arrive at Cameron After 17 wrong lane hahahaha 😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Not an exaggeration 😅😂
I wonder if you know how to drive 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴
😂
careful of the bikers.
We rode motorbikes in Vietnam, so we were trying to be very respectful 😊
Next
Just do not drive on the wrong side of the road.
It already happened, but only for a few seconds!
@@activityenthusiastsif you get disoriented after some time driving, heres a tip.. Driver seat should be closer to the center line of the road.(on a 2 way traffic road) drive safe.
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Thanks! 😊
You should learn before you drive.. GO AND GET 'TOUCH & GO' card at Petronas gas station .
They were all sold out! 🙁
what a disaster trip... hahah.😆 😆 😆 😆
It was actually pretty smooth once we got out of KL 😅