Rules you MUST KNOW before coming to Malaysia

Meet Nordin, he is an Australian who converted to Islam and moved to Malaysia 30 years ago. Now he is running multiple businesses in Kuala Lumpur. Nordin told me whether a foreigner could be accepted in Malaysian society, the must-visit spots and no-no things to do in Malaysia. Enjoy!

TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 INTRO
00:27 Similarities between Singapore and Malaysia
01:45 Differences between Singapore and Malaysia
02:02 No-no things to do in Malaysia
05:08 How to assimilate into Malaysian society
06:04 What foreigners should understand about Malaysia
08:16 Must-visit spots in Malaysia
09:59 Favorite food in Malaysia
10:34 What Nordin doesn't like about Malaysia
11:33 Malaysia 30 years ago and now
13:43 Why Malaysia is the best place to live

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[MaxChernov]

We are publishing another two interviews about Malaysia soon! Don’t miss it! Subscribe to this channel!

[Zuqney]

After 30 years in Malaysia, His Australian accent is gone. He sounds very Malay when speaking English 😂. love it

[BersihMalaysiaku]

If I close my eyes and heard this man talking, I will thought that he is a Malay man. Not a pinch of Aussie there. His intonation, pronunciation, calmness...

[srykextraodinairecreation]

He used Malaysian English too. If I close my eyes and listen to his speech I would not know that he is an Australian. I love it when he said when you take 1 step Malaysian will take 2 steps. We have this syndrome to comfort other people around us than ourselves. We dont feel easy if other people feel discomfort.

[dquseo]

German citizen here. 23 years in Malaysia. Great video, can relate to so many things said here.

[suzanis]

"If you take the first step, Malaysians will take 2 steps." -- wonderful summary statement. Most Malaysians will be supportive and appreciative of foreigners' efforts to understand us and treat us with respect. ☺ The multi-races in MY are like siblings - we may squabble with each other but if there's any external threats - we will unite and have each other's back! 💪💕

[litonxx]

Living in malaysia from last 16 years, to be honest i dont have Right to Said iam malaysian, but malaysia and Malaysian people’s make me feel malaysia is my own country, malaysia truly wonderful country, love Malaysia❤ respect Malaysians from Bangladesh

[speakthetruth]

Malaysia is beautiful in every aspect. The people, the nature the food and everything Malaysian.i love Malaysia and its people. God bless this nation with unity.

[skedo]

Wow terima kasih Nordin kerana berkongsikan pengalaman di Malaysia selama 30 tahun. Malaysia merupakan negara yang mempunyai pelbagai agama, budaya dan bangsa. Kami juga ada pelbagai makanan yang unik dan sedap untuk dicuba. Berkenaan bahasa kami, kami sudah terbiasa menggunakan bahasa campuran yang dipanggil 'Bahasa Rojak'. Ini disebabkan kami campurkan beberapa bahasa dalam satu ayat, ini yang membuatkan pelancong asing terpinga-pinga untuk bercakap dengan kami. Apa-apapun Malaysia

[ezeemake]

It's interesting that Nordin has also lost his Aussie accent 😀. He's actually assimilated well. Nordin himself an embodiment and example of the deep cultural diversity he has experienced after 30 years here and so has the 3 major races since 1957.

[ILearnMalay]

Terima kasih to Max and Nordin for making this video..what Nordin said about you taking the first step to know our country and culture and Malaysians will take 2 steps to help you out is so true! ❤

[Duphonse]

I laughed because because when he said the word "only" it came out "oni" like many Malaysians. Love the interview. Thank you for the mango story and for falling in love with malaysia.

[Unicorndonutdab]

I’m going to Malaysia in two weeks !! Yay I’m excited from Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵

[VladsBoredom]

Thank you Max and Nordin for this insightful video. I have been in February this year the second time to Malaysia and it was such an amazing trip overall. Even without listening to Nordin, I went to Sarawak and Langkawi already, but only drove through Sekinchan once when driving to Pulau Pangkor. Even when talking with my family and friends about how good the overall living costs and high living standards are, all of them are still skeptical about how Malaysia can have all of this. In fact I really want to move to Malaysia, but it's just hard to get a job there as a qualified foreigner. I got quite a lot of friends living there and I feel like I blended into the culture quite well with enjoying my milo ice and mee goreng at the mamak. Malaysians can be proud of having such a great country with a few flaws, but no one is perfect, so I hope one day I can also become a part of the Keluarga Malaysia 🙏🏻.

[babibrain]

Malaysians are renowned for their friendly and hospitable nature, and they relish the opportunity to mingle with people from different cultures. Interacting with foreigners enables them to broaden their horizons and gain a deeper understanding of other societies. Despite their strong sense of national identity, Malaysians also take pride in their cosmopolitan outlook, which makes them excellent ambassadors for their country.

Malaysia is a melting pot of diverse ethnic groups, each with their own distinct customs and traditions. Sharing food is an integral part of Malaysian culture, and it is common for locals to offer guests a taste of their traditional dishes. This not only showcases the richness and diversity of Malaysian cuisine but also serves as a means of forging deeper connections between people from different backgrounds.

[MrWalter]

Wow, great video! I was so lucky to stay several times in Malaysia and between 2022 and 23 I spend almost three months in this beautiful country. I have been to KL, Penang, Langkawi, Sarawak and Sabah as well. All, what Norden is telling us about Malaysia and his fantastic people is 100% the same, what is my feeling. I am completely in love with the country and his wonderful people. I would like to spend more time there and very soon I will be back again! Thank you for this video!

[rosliromasarms]

Alhamdullilah Syukur INDAH Nya Malaysia ku... With Mr. Nordin with him 30years of experience living at Malaysia.. Semuga Negara ku terus Maju, Indah Dan Aman Damai selalu hendak nya... Subhanallah...

[azrilia]

Nordin lost his accent, He speaks Malaysian English accent lol wow 30 years, he is one of us now lol

[benahmad]

Malaysia is not perfect like many other countries with their specific issues but we do live somewhat peaceful. You can hear noises here and there but that to be expected. However the majority average Malaysians just want to live in peace and make it day by day.

All Malaysian let us be grateful and tolerate each other so we can prosper. Learn our history so we know our origin and respect each other. Ameen.

[intanfazliyana]

Mr. Nordin, met him a few times. Such a great man ☺️

Love the content, keep it up. Great expose for the country to the eye of ppl outside of the country itself. 👍🏻