Observed Malaysia

Observed in Malaysia 

- Malaysia is filled with a mixed Asian population with people basically from all around Asia. Some workers are from India and China, some of the tourists are from other parts of Asia! As for other backpackers, I had met people from London (wheyy - Eng-gur-lunddd), Canada, Germany, Toronto and Australia. 

- Jogging is prohibited in a lot of places. You can only do it in the park. 

- the Malayans are extremely generous here, each passer by would give money to a beggar or a blind busker. 

- Burger King, Nandos and McDonald's deliver here. 

- It rains almost everyday here and sometimes with thunder clapping and lighting. Back in England, everyone would be home and scared (or some freakishly fascinated) but here, people are so normal! Almost as though it's not actually raining and they're not soaking wet. erm, are you alright mate? Want an umbrella maybe? 

- People are very small here, especially the women! 

- Fashion in Malaysia is slightly unheard of despite the numerous high street stores, fashion labels and fashion billboards. Women pluck their eyebrows to a large extent, eye shadow is loved here and mini skirts & leggings are popular. 

- everyone speaks great English here.

- Men are openly affectionate in this country, hugging and holding hands but in an extremely friendly manner. Brotherly luuurve. 

- babies here walk at a very young age and there are rarely any pushchairs seen. Young ones are carried or dragged if they have to be.

- there are loads of jobs available for everyone and even some advertising backpackers to work in bars and hotels. 

- Young children are rarely seen, teenagers emerge around 2pm and there are so many young adults. Couples are also a rare sight.

- okay so I've gathered Malaysia promotes a mixed culture. Made up of Chinese and Malays as well as Indians although a few. 

- the country is 100000000% tourist friendly.

- freedom of religion guaranteed as the Chinese are Buddhists or Christians, Malays are Muslim and the Indians Hindus or Muslim or Christians actually. 

- there are far too many shopping malls here. I've seen over 15 in 5days. 

- On some trains they have a 'Ladies Only' Carriage!!! Labelled in Pink with a slogan 'Have a Worry Free Journey' no men or couples allowed it says. Amazing. I have sat in one among the ladies literally worry free.   

- there's a no kissing sign in taxis 

- transport is cheap, food is cheap but drinks and shopping is expensive. Seems like a very unorganised mix.

- there hundreds of independent vendors every where you go. By the road, under the bridge and in the alleys. 

- Healthcare is considered as important and high standard in this city. With some of the best doctors in the region who speak great English, they are able to help you immediately. Thailand is similar with their doctors serving in local pharmacies. 

- When I do see children, they are actually rather rude and stare without even trying to look like they're not. Rather than shy, they don't say much, circle you and don't smile. I saw this as evil to be honest. 

- only on my last day I had photos taken with some locals which was strange and probably be part of their new Facebook profile picture and I will never know. I felt sad that I didn't know much Malay. Only the basics necessary to know like toilet, exit and food.