living with parents in malaysia basically means supporting your parents when they are old/retire which means "they take care of you until you grow up and now its time to take care of them"

there are some islamic teachings that are familiar to malaysians. Such as 1️⃣ Kita semua bersaudara. Our Sunnah says "Respect the elders and love the youngsters" 2️⃣ Our prophet teach us to share foods and eat together. Even a single date 3️⃣ Children in islam is like a little angle. We believe every children membawa rezeki & keberkatan. Kalau jumpa kanak2, love them or give them some candies or money, Insyaallah dipermudahkan urusan dan diperluaskan rezeki 🥹

We need to watch Logesh's version of culture shock in US!

As a Malaysian i always try to avoid using public toilets , as much as possible unless it's super emergency ! but toilets which is inside highways (R&R) are quite well maintained.

Love love love this content. I am from Singapore and even I think Malaysians are waaaaaaayyyyyyy friendlier than Singaporeans! Malaysians in Singapore are waaaaay friendlier than singaporeans too. And because they know I speak Malay, the Malaysians will switch to Bahasa Malaysia and speak to me in Malay which is sooooo cool. There are so many similarities except.for the toilet part because because singapore is mostly well maintain and clean. Hehe

Isn’t it nice how we watch KZfaqs like this lovely family and how we get to know them! The Kumaar Family are so interesting. We keep coming back. Love the passion for life they have and of course their love for Malaysia. I’m going to KL with my daughters very soon and am so looking forward to it! I wish everyone well that reads this. James from Sydney

one thing I love my parents lives together is when I see them adore and love my kids, that reminds me how they love my when I was a kid. That's the most precious memories that I always mised.

I am a Malaysian lived in AUCKLAND nearly forty years, I loved malaysian simplicity and the Kiwi culture. We still eat a lit of Malaysian takeaway. And Chinese spicy food, yum cha and fish n chips. We are vet easily adapted to different, way of life.

Thats why kenduri is a big thingy in malaysia... we must invite the whole kampung if possible!🤗

Yup, drived from KL to Pulau Pinang in the morning, had Mee Goreng Pata, then tapau a few packs and headed back to KL the same day.

I am Malaysian born and raised but I have lived in America for a while now and I still experience "culture shock" when I return to Malaysia just like you, Rachel. I can never get over the public toilets and some ... the smell of it ..... urgh! :-)

calling other people..."uncles", "aunties", "brother"....etc...is common in all South East Asian countries....a sign of respect.

A lot of these differences are the way I grew up in the US as Italian American. We are foodies and will travel for food and we take care of our parents. I think you will find that in a lot of cultures including Americans.

1 think for sure,mostly every house in malaysia you can find maggie😁. Its good to hear that you love our malaysian culture. 👍👍👍

I can understand Rachel's culture shock to Malaysian culture. All the points she mentioned is practiced in form or the other all over Asia. I have no idea about Japanese and Korean cultures as they have been westernized to the point where it is in some aspects unrecognizable. In Sri Lanka too we have cultural similarities to Malaysia. (1). Yes, when visiting the main commercial hub in Colombo (the capitol of Sri Lanka) known as Pettah, one has to bargain with the street vendors to get a reasonable price of an item to be purchased. (2). When you marry into a family, you marry the in laws as well. Extended families are so common throughout Asia. When I was a youngster, my grandmother from my dad's side stayed with us for a long time. While at home she used to make some of the best curries and desserts from scratch. It was indeed a real treat. (3). I agree with Logesh about the banana leaf. In the old days in Colombo, lunch packets were wrapped in banana leaf.Those lunch packets usually had white rice, dhal, a piece of dry fish as a rice puller, pickled lime, a piece of seer fish or a piece of chicken and coconut sambal. That was the best. (4). Life long friends is also very common. Unfortunately these days, a lot of young people in the professional and nonprofessional classes have all gone abroad for work, so only the old people are left behind. Thus, connecting with old friends is a struggle. (5). Showing up at a cousins or friends place unannounced on a Friday evening or on a weekend and end up having dinner with the whole family. (6). Open house during Buddhist/Hindu new year, Ramadan and Christmas. Visiting friends and relatives unannounced during this period as well. (7). Sri Lankan food is very spicy as well. I miss eating pineapple with chilly powder and salt from the street vendor. (8). Going for school prize givings or even the sports meets to reconnect with your old school teachers, headmasters/mistresses and sometimes meeting an old classmate or two as an adult. (9). When visiting relatives and while having a meal with them, they always try to over feed you. If politely turned down, they will feel insulted. (10). Children are a blessing and spoiled by the elders whether its relative or stranger.

Between 11:40 and 11:50 you mentioned that in Malaysia people show warmth and kindness towards infants and children of stranger at shops and public places. Well, I used to work at pharmacy somewhere in America and just like Luogesh I am also originally a South Asian. One day a White guy customer who looked like in his late 30s came to that pharmacy with his infant daughter who seemed like one year old. His daughter was holding a ball in her hand and then she dropped that ball from her hand started crying without making any sound. When saw her crying I felt really sad so gave her look with warmth and sympathy, but her father who was standing right front me saw that and he gave me a very angry look like I was a child molester or kidnapper or something, so I got scared and then I did not look at his infant anymore.

I'm Malaysian and I think going far just to eat a certain particular food is an Asian thing, not just Malaysia. My friends from other asian nations like SKorea, Thai etc do the same thing. Anyway, when I was younger, and had to follow my parents doing it, I just don't get it. Why all this hassle and inconvenience. Is it really worth it? But now as an adult, I also do it occasionally lol.

There's one more thing about Malaysians that will send shock waves to foreigners, especially westerners. This one is very prevalent among the older generations. When guests go your house, you normally would have to serve them drinks. So, naturally, one would usually ask their guests what they would like to drink. It is customary for the guests to reply, "Oh, don't bother. It's not necessary to give us anything to drink. We are okay." However, if you really listen to them and didn't serve them anything, then those guests would complain behind your back, saying that you are stingy, and don't observe hospitality. When they say no, they actually meant yes. I know this is strange but it is true. However, this practice is not relevant anymore among the younger generations.

There you go again, beautiful fun video, thank you for this, it was very fun to listen to.

We Malaysian are natural foodies.. If we have a craving ... we will do what it takes to fulfill it .. no matter the distance.

Great job guys !..we love you both, and family, ...you guys are wonderful ambassadors of both countries...I once studied 2 yrs in Boston but never really had enough time to know America...love

my late friend and his best friend took a flight from Subang to Penang, just for a plate of Nasi Kandar. After they ate, then catched a flight back to Subang. what a crazy idea. hahaha

🇲🇾Malaysians habits are almost 90% similar to 🇮🇳Indians Thank you so much for sharing this. Love from 🇮🇳 Bharat (India)

Hahhahhahaa......laughing non-stop each time Rachel mentions her 'culture shock' annecdotes in Malaysia............ Well, we are a special & unique breed of people lah...love my country and my fellow Malaysians.....

I love how Rachel is so understanding and accepting of other cultures.

Love this! Thanks guys for sharing!

I thought Rachel would say eating with hands for the food part. Lol But yeah we are kinda passionate about foods.

I love these videos 🥰 I love the love and respect that I see between the two of you. And I love learning about the cultural differences 💗

Love kyren and granny's photo in the video. Family is important in our culture. Keep the videos coming guys. Awesome job you both 👍🤗

I studied in Malaysia for about 6 years...love the country 😍

We Malaysian Are One Big Family❤ , "Keluarga Malaysia"❤❤❤🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾

You both are so cute lah. I really enjoyed watching this episode.

Hi there, this was pretty funny, one thing forgotten is the drivers on our roads, vast differences......... Have fun though, would like to see more cooking and just simple day by day videos with family. The BM video s are quite frequent...... thanks

The interaction with kids is so trueee. I became friends with a Korean family while i was working part time at McDonald's near my university, and this young couple couldn't eat in peace because their kids kept running around the restaurant so me and other workers surrounded the kids and played with them (there weren't many customers at the time). Much later I was out eating with the Korean guy (the father) and just by chance, there was a baby right behind our table. I was talking to my friend but my eyes were over his shoulders, looking at the baby, and i started making crossed eyes and weird faces that my friend couldn't help but turn around to see who i was interacting with. He pointed out that my friendliness with kids was exactly how we became friends XD

Hahaha. Enjoyed this video. Im amazed you forgot to mention the all-to-famous Malaysian ROAD ETIQUETTE ( ! ) , especially motorcyclists and the double and TRIPLE PARKING !!!

As a tourist, i felt the more run down the restaurant, the better tasting was the food! And people are out late (even small kids - 1am!!)

You are the best. Say everything in a nice way . Its very hard to explain the bathroom situation with out using gross words. But you say so well.

Everything is on point! One last very crucial thing - THE HAND. hahahaha....

12:30 Rachel's questioning the needs for spicy version of something gets me. Lol. I mean yeah thinking of it it does seems that way. Always a twist and take on a normal plain food to make it spicier 😂

Another speciality of Malaysian. We use four languages to express our dissapointment Haiya, aiyoo, alamak, oh no... Love it!

It is common in Asian languages to call elderly strangers as "Uncles/Aunties" or "Bro/Sis" (depending on their age) because it is how it works in languages like Malay, Chinese, Tamil, Japanese, etc. as a form of respect.

Just chanced upon your channel and truly enjoyed it. Originally from Malaysia but haven't been back for far too long. Trying to instill some Malaysian culture in my two "much too Canadian" kids. One culture was the insistence of them addressing anyone older (even when unrelated) as "aunties" and "uncles" as a form of respect. Initially, there were lots of confusion from friends' parents and others but after more than a decade, many of their friends' parents from school have grown accustomed and they too are getting their children to do the same! :) One culture shock that I had (until today) here in Canada is whenever I hear a young child addressing an adult (e.g. parent of their friends) by calling then by their first name! To a Malaysian's ears, that is just SO rude that it is shocking! That said though, we love our lives here in Canada and will not trade it for anything. Malaysia has its fair share of social problems and discriminatory issues that I'm glad my children will not have to experience.

This is wonderful sharing... such a diversity that we should appreciate.

Fly east to sabah n sarawak...more shocks awaits you....sama tapi tak serupa🤩

I love to have a water faucet in the toilet. If the toilet is less clean to my liking, I'll wash the whole toilet first before using it hehe.

Surprisingly there are few things that I might not really a “Malaysian” 😂: 1) I’m a worst bargainer. I don’t like to bargain and I will not buy if the stuff is expensive and will look as my possible the cheaper one 2) My childhood friends are not my life friends since I went to 5 schools from standard one to form 6, and I went to 2 unis for my diploma and degree. It’s quite hard to keep it in touch. 3) I HATE COLD. Even since I was young, I don’t like the idea of the mall’s cold temperature literally freezing. I like warm and cozy temperature.

Kumar, you have not take her to those store that sell cut fruits, in malaysia. 🤣😜 in a conner you will find salt, asam boi, and a bottle of black source with chilli padi.

I think the only thing that you are missing is the East Malaysian culture - you will experience a different shade of Malaysian culture. Go to Sabah & Sarawak in your next visit.. hahaha

I love Malaysia specially the take your time attitude of it’s people! 😂 lovely nature too!

currently youre living in town and mostly youre experiencing all the town and urban experience. would love to see n hear if logesh can bring you and the kids to kampung and feels and experience the kampung style, like the kids grow in kampung style or somebody can call the kids like 'kampung boy',would recommend you come to kedah and feel the 'bendang'

Love your story guys. Good experience for your wife ..

Logesh & Rachel are alwayz the bestz..hehe ✌😬

great video kumaar...

Rachel is so cute! She should speak more in your videos~

it's rude if we call older people just by name and too formal to call them encik/puan (mr/ms/mrs)

I noticed Logesh calling Rachels father Dad, that is very Malaysian/Asian... When you marry someone, you get married to the whole family, their parents are your parents.

4:59 To be exact, calling others abang or pakcik or kakak or makcik does not mean that we treat them as family members. It's simply a title of respect to someone older. So basically in Malaysia, those titles are NOT JUST for family, but are for respect themselves.

Don't be surprised by this. But you can park anywhere if it fits

the power of hand while crossing the road

Hi Kumar, just a suggestion. Maybe u guys can consider the CNY atmosphere in Penang from the 3rd day until 15th day of CNY, especially night time on the 8th day. i think u will enjoy it.

Banana leaf not just give you a very nice aromatic smell to your meal.. Back then before Malay use banana leaf to pack their food and the food will be last longger. Let say you buy nasi lemak wrap with a plastic layer and its will be okey in 4-6 hours before its smell weird, but by using banana lead its goes 8-12 hour without any problems 😁😁😁 You can try its

Really liked the video.

For the tipping, i not remember which year, the goverment stop the tipping and parking helper.. they set the minimum wage and have the service charge.. something like that..

You guys are so cute!

Hey sweet couple 💑.... love to watch your videos, esp about the cultural differences.... sometimes it makes me laugh to tears.... I would like to ask Rachel something, what is the best thing you like about Logesh?

i love this youtube channel

Very nice . . . Thanks

way to go Logesh...just as Mandalorian says Bargain is the Way

Beautiful family 🥰

Its the Anglo American culture which prioritise individuality. Go to Southern Europe or even Eastern Europe, and you will see that they still prioritise family ties like Malaysians. In many ways, the Anglo American culture is different from many parts of the world where family ties are more important than individuality.

Culture shock can be a wonderful thing as long as you keep your mind open about it.

The differences explained with dignity and respect.

Beautiful family

I agree with rachel..as a malay i dont get either why our toilet or bathroom need to wet..i get that we use water..but the water only use in the toilet bowl and if there is a gap between shower and the rest of toilet area..so i dont understand why every where else must be wet..i dont feel comfortable though when everwhere is wet If worry about it Splash, then we need to chill using it rather than doing it completely insane

Welcome back to malaysia MR Kumar Family…Awesome couple pls visit johor bahru

If you talk about passion of food in malaysia ,some people like to convoy with car or ride with motorcycle go to other country just for food after eat go back home...for example group of rider breakfast in kl lunch in negeri sembilan@melaka and dinner in johor after that go back home sleep...hahahh

MESMERIZING ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

What a cute couple!

In india , during ancient time it is said the banana leaf was a indicator if the food is poisoned or not . If some one poisions kings food , the banana leaf would instantly change color . I am exactly not sure if it's true but i have heard my grandpa say this to me.

I do tip if I pay cash on food deliveries but that's about it. It's like "keep the change" kinda thing. I suppose it's something I picked up when I lived in the states. Most of the time, I don't pay by cash though.

hahahah.... hilarious....good job boss!!

hihihi…Malaysian spirit

wonderful couple .

Very right observation about AC in malls

I like where there are non slip floor mats in public toilets to keep the floor clean and avoid slippery floor. Some public toilets have wall fans / hot blowers to keep floors dry.

Rachel thats why we Malaysians love shopping malls to basically just escape the heat. There are loads of malls throughout Malaysia. So other than Malaysia, there is also MALLaysia hahaha

The family unit is good but needs everybody's cooperation... it will work if all know their part and responsibility but it can be a disaster if responsibility only done by half side

I hope kumar will take u and stay in any local villages for a day or 2. Get the inner vibes of malaysians outside big cities

born in bangsar. 1962 ,, 1983 went to iowa.., 2007 returned back here..

Good video👍👍👍

I thought you were describing India. Love from India🥰😘

I lived in Malaysia for 1.5 years for work. The cold AC at office and malls also surprised me. I had to bought a jacket which I kept in my office to use it during work :)

Banana leaf on plate also makes for easier washing of the plate. Less soap and water needed as the oil from food is mainly on the banana leaf.

3:30 that's why we call it bilik air.

Durian adventure, multiple Dusuns. Have you done it yet ? Then some Petai>>>>

come to east malaysia. live in a longhouse for a day.

yes i do the same wif kids.. doesnt matter... its malay or chinese kids... we do say hi n play2 wif em... n same thing ppl do wif my 3years old toddler too.. we are malaysian!

there’s so much i relate to as a new yorker. the “family” in strangers. the wet public restrooms. the traveling an hr for a specific dish/spot 😂

This is the situation in India also- so I assume its largely Asian- we call all adults as aunty and uncle until we are probably in our 18-20.. and no matter our age- everyone from taxi driver to grocer is "bhaiya" or brother...

no no no no... we can't tell rachel, then logesh will not be able to catch the surprise on rachel's face for the 1st time, the 1st time is de special time coz its the only time u can catch that questioning look, or de look of genuine horror, the beauty of wonderment, these reactions u can catch only once, the first time, n then u won't be able to make these hilarious videos, just catching rachel off-guard on only one thing can be a content for a whole video !!!😅😂🤣 ps i just lurve so much ur baby boy cuddling contentedly with his lovely grandma, both looks on each of their faces is beautifully touching and genuinely warm, u shd blow-up that picture and sell it as posters, asians will surely buy, white grandma with for once not a stereotypical blue eyes blonde baby, ka-ching ! hahaha! i am asian n i am shocked at how logesh can pull this one-off, multi-generations living together under one roof, man u go bro, they say a child will be more caring n considerate when they have constant interactions with their grandparents or great grandparents, it benefits ur boys greatly🎖♥♥♥❤‍🩹💝💓💞