Malaysians are some of the nicest people I have ever met. That's been my observation over many, many years of interactions.

Malaysia is very beautiful place one day I will visit in sha Allah,, Love and respect to Malaysia from Somalia

Aween is very well informed and she did a very good job explaining our culture to you. This is very important as ive seen many travel vloggers came to Malaysia and they were wrongly informed about many things. Sometime they (the guides) didnt even know the name of the food theyre feeding these vloggers and thats pretty embarassing. Well done Kakak Aween! And sick drone shots bro!

Life is simple, Max. You treat people well, people will treat you well too. I can see that you are a nice person. I hope you enjoyed your stay in Malaysia. Keep posting great videos. Terima kasih.

What a lovely family. You certainly have surrounded yourself with quality friends. As a single mother, I applaud how the women are protected by laws. Also, as a Native American, ( Cherokee) I'm proud that our culture also had similar provisions for women. In the medical field, I had the privilege of working with female Malaysian physicians. They were certainly 2nd to none. Thank you so much for not only sharing your friends with us but also educating us in the process.

Malaysian foods are da best in the world, any time any day..I can be anywhere in the world (I used to lived in US, Japan, Saudi Arabia, been to Thailand, Canada, Singapore) but still will always miss Malaysian foods, I even cooked my own Malaysian foods overseas and made do with whatever limited ingredients I had to endure!! Give a bunch of grass to Malaysians, and I bet they'll turn it into a mighty delicious dish! Btw, I am Malay Malaysian originally from Kedah. Sorry for masuk lift tekan sendiri (sorry if my comments are biased in favor of my own country)..but I tell you, Malaysian foods are really delicious..

I can see how Malaysian ppl treat foreigner ppl...Good Malaysia!

Max is one of the most sincere, generous, kind people I've met. He is also a really good friend :-) Everyone should support his videos, as he does so much good work. Keep making those amazing videos, and Instagrams!! We'll all be watching, buddy!! -Morgan

The Malays are friendly people. They are tolerance and always welcome everyone to their homeland. Malaysia Brunei Singapore Indonesia Philipines not to forget the southern part of Thailand, this South East Asian region was known as the Malay Archipelago

I am indonesian, I feel close to malaysia because we are neighbors, more than that we are a Muslim country (majority) with the sammilar language, foods and culture, So we are brothers. Greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩 and 🇲🇾 are family

I visit Malaysia Twice a Year. I love the Food because its Fushion. They create the best flavours together. Like Nasi Beriyani its a typical Fushion dish. I think you will love Surinamese food too. Its like Malaysian also very Fushion with food from Jawa, Indian, Chinese, Portugese, Creole, Dutch. So much flavours and spices. Malaysia is a lovely country! Wish i could travel more often to Malaysia. Hi From The Netherlands.

Proud of Aween explaining all of that. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Malaysia Max.

Aween is honestly such a great person. Her point on us focusing on the difference rather than appreciating it just really inspiring

The charity that I will be donating all the money to will be Kechara Soup Kitchen. After talking to Aween and her testifying for the good work they are doing, I feel nothing but 100% confident in donating the money to this charity. A month from the day this video is posted, I will be making the donation. So stay in contact by checking on my page here, on Facebook, and/or Instagram as I will keep everybody updated as I make the first donation of what I hope is many many many more to come! Thanks again to Aween's loving family for a day I will remember forever. If you want to look into the charity here is the link: www.kechara.com/soup-kitchen/ As always, much love! Max McFarlin UPDATE: We all were able to raise $64 USD which has been donated to Kechara Soup Kitchen. Thank you everybody who watched and made this a possibility! I am so happy that we were able to raise so much being this was the first of many videos to come! Thank you all!

I guess Aween is a Minangkabau people since she mentioned that Adat Perpatih is practiced in her family. In case you don't know, Minangkabau is one of very few matrilineal societies (and the largest one!) in the world which still alive until today, and that explained why the properties of family are inherited by women. Negeri Sembilan has the largest number of Minangkabaus outside of their ancestral homeland in Western Sumatra.

I’m Malaysian but I’m currently in Arkansas for study. I really miss home especially now after watching this :’(

You seem like a very genuine, sincere and down to earth guy. I hope you never lose that even as your channel grows, as it will. Cheers 👍🏻

Hi Max this is a wonderful series, I love the idea of you going into peoples homes and being apart of their family, it’s lovely to see how welcoming they are to your presence. The food looks wonderful especially that dessert 😍 it’s also great to learn a little about their culture and family life. Thank you for sharing this with us. Have a wonderful rest of the week.

this video is sooo great, Thank You Max. It helps the people from other coutries truly know and understand about what it is to be a Muslim and a Malaysian.

You’re lucky to have a great host like Aween and her family...hope you had an incredible time while in Malaysia.

Consisting of major Muslims' Malays, I do hope that you may, at least, spreading your great works and efforts in Malaysia within your circle of friends or your fellow citizens. With much hatred and misunderstandings against Islam, I hope you would learn something that different countries have different interpretation of Islam which definitely dealing with the culture of that particular countries. Welcome to Malaysia, stay healthy and God bless you bro!

She’s a spiritual inspiration . Caya la kak. Thnx for your story. All the best tu yu..

You're with the wonderful Malay family here... It's so nice...

love how humble you are

She's from Seri Menanti, i no wonder she didn't use onion or shallot in her Gulai Lemak. In Selangor, Onion is very essential in every Gulai Lemak Adat Perpatih is exclusive to Minangkabau people (a Malay Subethnic) which presents largely in Negeri Sembilan and Minangkabau highlands of West Sumatera. They are the only Malay people who practising matrilineal and they are known to be the largest matrilineal society in the world. This contrast to other Malay (and Malay subethnics) where they practising Adat Temenggong or patrilineal.

Muslim population 1.8 billion in the world and 85% of them are non arab.. because of political agenda and 0.0001% make it wrong and most of them generalised all muslim like that.. we dont have strong media platforms to explaining our speak then westerners have.. btw welcome to malaysia bro 😊 hope you enjoy our food..

Thanks for sharing the moment. Your incredible appetite and food curiosity is a worthy reward for any Malaysian hosts and cooks.

We’re a gang! #teamsambalkicap sambal kicap is my go to condiment when i eat chicken/meat soup/broth. I also eat banana fritters or any fruit fritters with sambal kicap. I agree with Aween. We are all different by appearance, but there are good values in all of us that we should celebrate and appreciate.

Spending time with local families and enjoying their cooking are awesome ideas to get to know the culture! Omg, you are going to be invited to everyone’s dinner table

During ramadan they have crazy spread of foods..like crazy 😂..and happy u dont mind eating wit ur hand

Malaysia a very beautiful country in every aspects. The people, the weather, the landscape, the food, the culture, etc. With enough of exploration and discovery, who knows, you might even staying in Malaysia for a very long time. Many have done it, and those people are great people with qualities that suit the Malaysian qualities.

This is such a fantastic idea Max! I really hope it sets off and you get to spend time with more families and support more charities. It also shows your big, kind heart 💖

That's a fantastic idea, Max. Eating and spending time with local families is the best way to immerse yourself in the culture. And so cool you did this for charity! All of the food looks great too! We're really liking those pro-women laws. Beautiful tradition. Lovely family and story. Thank you for sharing this.

Hello Aween and Max. You are ready for a good meals cooked by Aween. Darn I cooked the same thing but mine don’t have spice. My stomach would burn me. You have an iron tummy. I just love watching you eat all that food. Nice aerial of Aween’s property.

I am malay ethnic from Indonesia, South Sumatera. N we also eat those foods.. now, i realized that everywhere malay people live, the kinds of food still the same.💙💚💛🧡💜

A lot of foreigner dont like spicy food... but u put the sambal like locals man... i salute you!!!

I love her so much! she is so genuine and nice!

I AM HERE FOR MY LISTENING&SPEAKING LECTURER! Hi MS HAZWEEN!! ❤️😂😂😂

Tabaarokallaahu Aween... ☺ Glad you met her and learn about Adat Pepatih 🌹

You ate a lot! Hahaha. Happy you enjoyed Malay cuisine. Ps - Seri = glow; muka = face cos when you eat it, your face will glow with happiness 🤣

I find one of the best ways to discover someone else's culture is through their food. When your mind is open to new things you may find something you like. Now you making me hungry.

Such a sweet soul. Glad I found your channel. Thank you.

You should ask Aween to teach you how to eat with your hands. Most westerners try but don’t seem to do it properly. When done right it isn’t messy looking.

With all that deliciousness, I would use a spoon to make sure I clean up my plate! 😋😋I love how you get to know the history and the background of this vlog or its people, for I learned a lot just from this vlog, 👍🏼👏🏻💕

Org melayu di Malaysia sgt baik pada smua bangsa dan agama.. Cuma skg org India dan cina tidak tahu bersyukur berterima kasih pada org melayu..

Hi! Max I'm from Sri Lanka.I just watched your videos and enjoyed them.You are a nice person.Keep it up

So far this is my favorite Max McFarlin (video) creation simply because it doesn't just talk about food but more so, about people and their way of life. We rarely see you actually interact with people, it's usually all about the food. This one walks off with the gold! Plenty of cultures are matriarchal but it's good to know what systems are in place to ensure the financial security of women if anything should happen to the "provider". Of course a lot has changed through the years as women have become empowered and independent. Now why haven't we seen more of this from you? This would make a great series, and I believe you said it yourself that you had your heart set on doing it. Needless to say, the food looked delightful and, as usual, you looked ecstatic trying out the dishes - a crazy overload of coconut milk, yummers!

Love the addition of the concept. This will hold you back about a year to go around I guess since we're rich in cultures, festivities, and the multicultural composition of people and celebrations to go with. Enjoy the stay man.

I can't wait until the day when Max colabs with Mark Wiens ! That day should be made a national holiday throughout the world.

What a wonderful video Max! Good on you for donating for a good cause. I have not seen these interesting dishes in Malaysia before. They are definitely unique and I would love to try them! I might be heading to KL end of May, so excited as I love KL 😁 I can't wait for the next video, hopefully it's soon!

I enjoy to watch you eating Malaysian food. You try everything which is so good.

There are beautiful, kind, generous, Muslims, Buddhist, Hindus, Atheists, Christians, etc all over the world. This I’ve learnt from all my travels. I’m from Singapore and I’ve lived in Tennessee for 2 years. I’ve met some beautiful and kind Southern deeply Christian people there. I don’t share their religious beliefs, but we have a shared humanity based on love, kindness, caring and generosity.

Hm all the foods with Indonesia same ...we have many soto ...soto ayam Betawi,Lamongan,soto gebrak because my stomach isnot good for coconut milk...green Bean like itu we can seperate with coconut milk ,we boil with gula merah (black sugar)and add ginger make body warm....so familiar foods for Indonesian

Mate, as always I am salivating watching your travel adventures. You are truly #livingthedream. Firstly, food looked amazing. Secondly, what a great advocate for moderate Islam. I have many friends who fall across the entire spectrum of Islam and they are all amazing people. Thank you for shedding light and continuing the education process for the wider community. Looking forward to traveling and eating with you again in the near future. In the mean time, should you ever make it to Aus, make sure you hit me up.

Noooo, u don't eat the begedil (potato ball) in one piece like that, u just need to take a piece of it and eat it with soto, it'll add more texture & compliments the taste of soto itself.. Malaysian food is all about mixing a lil bit of everything 😁

As Malaysian, I welcome you. May your stay be a delightful one, insyaAllah. 😊

There are so many cool Malaysians out there, this host is one of them!

Love your reaction to every food you tasted! Your reaction just makes me want to eat these food!!

Maybe one day when my place is bigger and proper I can start hosting travellers in KL. I cook mean Malay dish and I love introducing people to our culture. One day.

You really dig in that sambal to almost every dishes 😁... you’re more Malay then me dude 😃👍🏾

Your expression over foods here are so pure 💕

Love your videos, Max. Your travel/food vlogging style is so different and heart warming 💕

Oh my!!! Another vlog??? I'm so excited to watch your vlogs... Will watch them time to time😍💞

Hi Max. Stumbled your video. I am now your new youtube fan! Glad you love the food and the culture. Come back again.

Malays are nice, no doubt as are Iraqis and Syrians and Afghans. I just wonder how many Americans will welcome an Iraqi or Syrian or Afghan stranger into their homes

Good for you to understsnd our Malay cultures as well as understanding Islam and Muslim .....

This. Malaysian home is very nice and the food is very good fresh healthy foods thank you for sharing Bless you all.

I don't know if people already share this, but tips eating using hand is you use your thumb to push foods into your mouth ☺️. It will make you eat easier and comfortable 👍 P/s: Hello from North Malaysia

This series is unique Max, what a great concept. I love watching home cooked meals being prepared. hats off to you Max !

Datang kampung sy max. Sy bawak petik rambutan. Panjat pokok manggis. mandi air sungai. Hiking gunung besar hantu. Camping kat hutan. The real adventure budak kampung bosku.

Haddo... Beautiful envoiroment & nice 'kediaman' ... Aween. Hahaha my saliva drops watching you eating the dusty green tops seri muka.. Max! Ayoyo..

new sub..we need more people and video like this to educate people in this world. world need people like you. let make world better place to live. less war.

Hit that like 👍 button everybody. Max has really outdone himself this time going into the home for the authentic food and experience😋

I'm just...I'm glad.Like really really happy.I'm glad you would take time to listen and learn about others.I'm glad you could eat a lot of new and delicious food.I'm glad you're enjoying those food.I'm glad because you came to Malaysia.

How I like this video. Welcome to Malaysia and you know that to know Malaysia is to love Malaysia

First time I saw a person eat Soto on a plate, not in a bowl. When eating using hand (right hand) you need take bits of everything put it on the rice, cut it to bite size and mould or squeeze it until it fits nicely between your four fingers, lock it with your thumb, scoop it by just twisting your wrist, it is important that your elbows should always be on ground or at least lower then your wrist, your elbows act as a central point pivoting all movements. Once you've manage to perfectly scoop your bite, open your mouth relative to the size of the bite. Index finger touch the top lip and pinky finger touch your lower lip, lift your thumb and move it to the back of your bite size and just glide or push the bite size into your mouth. Fun facts: chinese soup spoon should always be slurp from the side of the spoon not from the front of the spoon. You'll notice it is easier and no leave no spills.

It can be scary experience to try totally unknown. You're brave. You make everything you eat look delicious.

I'm an Indonesian. So excited to see you eating sambal with happy face. I think you must try Geprek/penyet Menu!!! Ayam Geprek, bebek penyet. Hahhaha

Hi Max, I'm happy to see you in Malaysia and I hope you enjoy our cultures. Btw, am really sorry to say that you need you to turn off your camera for a while during eating as a guest, it's a sign of respect.

Many tourist came to Malaysia when they want to eat they go to chinese restaurant or Indian restaurant...they can get chinese and indian food at their country...they should eat at Malay restaurant, that's the real food that they cannot get at their country...not many of them try to eat Malay food...and Max, for your info Adat Perpatih only practise in the state of Negeri Sembilan, other states do not practise Adat Perpatih, they practise Adat Temenggong, more to the man.

Ms Aween is my lecturer! Send my warm regards to her.

Nasi putih + daging kicap(perah limau nipis)+ sup tulang(perah limau nipis+cili ketuk/potong)+budu

Welcome to Malaysia Max.. Hope you have fun.. 😘

Mantap cara Aween masak. Nampak sedap dan boleh buat lapar malam2. Appreciate what you have done Max. Hope many people like you help promoting charity work and donate some of their wealth to those in need. All the best for your channel!

If you come to malaysia.. And you dont get fat.. It means you not doing it well.. 😂😂😂

I love the drone shots you took. Shocked that I could see my grandparents house from there too. I didn't realize I've been living in the middle of such a beautiful landscape. Happy to see you enjoyed your time in Malaysia 🙂🙂👍

Thank you Max for your look back on Muslims. Love your channel and. Love from Algiers. Hope you come to Algeria some day.

Thank you for the nice comments about Malaysia!

Thanks Max for clearing misperceptions. Just subscribed and looking forward to your videos!

Hi Max, good to have you here in Malaysia...'Selamat Datang' don't be shy to discover Malaysian food especially Malay food...they are so diverse in taste and looks...in the end you'll definitely love it...

Indonesia and Malaysia have so many similar foods, for the example Soto Ayam. Indonesia also has it :)

U reminded me of my ex colleague, his is from Germany. Look like you.. just that he dont really adventures in trying foods. Keep doing what you are doing. Im your fan now. Checking all your videos religiously man..

I havent back to Malaysia for years and why im watching this. Im crying while watching you eat all the Malayians cuisine there. Haha.

Technically the yellow gravy is not a curry coz it does not contain the standard curry spice mix whose ingredients would typically consist of ground dried red chilli, coriander, fennel and turmeric. Having said that, the Seri Muka looks like the best version you could probably get your hands on.

Heyyy!! Mrs Aween! That's is my lecturer! Aww.. what a surprise seeing her in this video! 😍😍😍

Tq for the great and wonderful review about muslim in Malaysia... most of traveller scare come to visit our country because we're is Muslim country..

yes to sambal in EVERYTHING

You got lucky to be served with Negeri Sembilan Perpateh cuisine. The gulai, and the sweets. I came from northern Melaka, Masjid Tanah, and we are attached culturally with Negeri Sembilan in Some of the cuisine and cukture. Those foods are those I yearned from My late mother. As we are from Melaka, the Assam Pedas is something you must also not miss. All the best, Max.

Beautiful foods the Malaysian New Year cook lots of foods for the family,s feast very beautiful healthy foods thank you for sharing your beautiful healthy foods love them all thank you

Am glad you enjoy local food in Malaysia. That’s fab!!