People became wary when there's bad history when even done by a small group. It's their preventive mechanism. There have been African coming here on student visa, but not attending the college, some are involved in illegal activities. The common complaints with African tenants is, the noise, loud music, and worse, harassing the locals, especially the women. So the best thing you can do is set a good example and reverse the perception.

Couple of years ago, Malaysia was hit by a small group of scammers from Nigeria, and it went viral nationwide, even covered in a documentary on national tv. You're a good guy Tade we all know that. But the scammer group really tarnished the image of Nigerian back then up until recently.

Black or White or Brown is not important. The importance is you being a good person

I’m sorry that you experienced such negativities in Malaysia. There are people who do not know how to treat other human beings humanely. Maybe due to previous many horrid stories, Malaysians become more cautious with Africans generally. So I guess it goes both ways. If the Africans who came to Malaysia previously follow the rules of the land and be respectful of the culture and peoples of Malaysia, you will be welcomed like other peoples from other countries.

It's not just Africans who are discriminated against in Malaysia, so are Americans who are classified as black. I was hired as a teacher by email, but as soon as the recruiter received my photo, she suddenly said the position no longer existed. Two weeks later, I visited their website and the same teaching position was there. More than likely they ended up hiring a caucasoid or an asian. Asia is a very racist place just like Europe and the Americas and non-black African nations, like Morocco and Israel.

All I see is that you are a very reasonable person. It was a rather unfortunate experience for you to meet a bus driver that totally ignore you at Putrajaya and house owners that refuse to rent their house to you simply because you are from Africa. Malaysians in general are not alien to foreigners let alone to dark skin people as about 7% of this country population are dark-skinned of Indian origin. So their behavior towards you are not rooted from color-bias but rather, I believe from streotyping due to past experience. It all began when Malaysia started to open up its tertiary education to international students about three decades ago, there were many applicants from Nigeria and some other African countries. At first everything went nicely and orderly, but after several years some cunning prospectors started to abuse the system, they apllied for students visas but upon coming here never appear at their designated institutions, they eventually became illegal immigrants. To make things worse, some of these illegals also involved themselves in illegal drug traficking and many other unlawful or untoward activities that pissed the Malaysians. Although the incidents were not widespread but you know, mouth to mouth exchange of stories plus some exeggeration spread faster and hence the stigmatised streotype againts Africans. BTW, for some reasons or somehow, Africans tend to live in small colonies and indulge in partylike activities such as smoking shisha, I dont know about smoking weed, drinking and loud music into late night much to dismay their neighbors. Early this month (May 2024) an ex footballer from Nigeria was caught by the police for overstaying his work permit while he was partying at such colony.

But i must say, as a Muslim nation, i would expect them to be judging by individual, because its from their base of the religion of islam

Hi Mr. Tade, welcome to Malaysia. Being black is not a problem to Malaysians but we are just being precautious & making sure that no problem will occur in the future.. A few years bck( this is from my own experience in subang jaya- sunway pyramid), an african distributed drugs to other africans openly at night (outside of Sunway Pyramid shopping mall) n coincidently I was getting out from the parking lot & he stared at me as warning not to tell the police. Another incident in Court 9, USJ subang jaya, a group of africans fought until they bled. The funny part was, the biggest police station in Selangor was just accross the street n they did not care at all. Other incidents, africans love to party till daylight n they are very loud. The conclusion is, Malaysians hv no problem with skin colour but mostly are scared of africans. You have to gain their trust before they can trust african again. But I also knew some good nigerians who work as lecturers in Malaysia & they are doing just fine.

Im shocked that a Muslim country will put up such a banner, no blacks, what about thier black Muslim brother

To me, since 15 years ago African who came to Malaysia did show negative things to local other than dealings business with drugs ( worst things by using female Malaysian as their middlemen! ) Past time, they prefer did opened gathering with drinking alcohol and drunk. Once drunk, they started disturbed local people around them. This always happened at early night to midnight time!!! But, now since few years ago, I hear no more same cases happened by African. I believe most African now are positive good to be good welcomed here. Only some from past time had done unacceptable things without care local way of life. You also looking good to me. Keep in positive as Malaysian no problem if other foreign people do no problem surrounds. 🤝💪👍👍👍

Tade ok lah, respectful, chill, cool, friendly, humble,funny, oklah, we like u bro haha

Dont scare....Just ask the local same question, u will got story about demage and problem african doing at malaysia 10 - 20 years ago.So,house owner trauma give permanent resident rental.

Bro you're in the wrong country. Thailand and Philippines are much better than Malaysia. Btw, have you noticed Malaysian ethnic groups live a parallel world and don't interact that much?

Malaysian is not racist, the Africans was very welcome to malaysia before, but because of black money a lot of Malaysian was conned and scam, they always argued when come to paying even was agreed earlier be it house rent, taxis, food and etc.. so it has become a trauma for Malaysians.. I am sorry u have to face this problem done by others.. anyway I always enjoyed your vlog

Awak datang dengan niat baik dan berkelakuan elok, kami terima dengan baik.

I'm Malaysian, sorry to hear this from you, but true Malaysia more conservative, and Malaysia have bad story with Black African in a few years ago like a scam and involved in many crime. Malaysian not rasis, If they know you they will accept you

Be an innocent law abiding citizen for just one day, then travel the world, and i guarantee your whole perspective will change,

Sorry to hear of all these discriminatory experiences in Malaysia. I also apologise for all the insensitive comments here trying to justify these actions, I am embarrassed as a Malaysian to read such ignorant comments. Thank you for sharing your honest thoughts about the country, we still have a long way to go as a society. Hope that things become better for you. Know that there are people like myself who genuinely welcome you. Take care man

I guess what U said about how hard it is to find an apartment is true. Most apartment owners I know avoid renting their units to Africans. It is however not because of the skin colour but rather due to cultural differences. There are many incidents involving Africans having wild parties at pools in apartment complexes until wee hours in the morning, making loud noises etc. Some are even reported caught peeing or taking a dump in the pool while drunk. That creates -ve perception. I know generalisation is bad etc...but that's just how it is. Many still willing to take African tenants after doing some background checks etc. They usually are more willing to rent to those with families. For African singles it can be tricky.

If u come to Malaysia as tourist dont talk about getting a job .

Dude, my only question is why are you comfortable walking inside the road and yet the sidewalk is literally next to you? Should it matter that there was no car coming your direction at that moment? Shouldn’t doing the right thing be the norm regardless??! I’m sure even Malaysians pick up on these tiny tiny things and that’s why.

in mlysia..just like mny other developed countries in the West...descrimination is somehow illegal. unfortunately some peoples are not fair enough..be it to locals or foreigners. i hope it will be better in time to come.. we welcome everyones who comes legally

Maybe need to show what u do or job so that they understand. as there are some that do not pay the rent and many of them sudden left with many item that we need to clean it back. But u already show what u do and we are more confident. absolutely no racist.

Being a good, polite and respectful in Malaysia

im sorry brother..we got alot of bad experience with black b4. we r just fully carefull

Somehow maybe its because of their encounter with past experience that makes them that way.. In contrary some Malaysians not targeted african specifically but Malaysian do somehow faces racism in day to day life..like job openings in chinese company's clearly mention prefer mandarin speaking only and what is that supposed to mean in a country with 70 percent malays..😂😂😂

If u come to work or to get a job please apply first trough proper channel.

Brother do living in Malaysia

U seems to be a nice guy. Since u are on this topic, why not do a little bit of research why in Msia there is a difference between black american or british to black africans. Then perhaps u will understand us better. Its not about being black cos there are all kinds of colors here. About people not talking freely, i think we malaysians are reserve cos we respect privacy. But if u ask , i'm sure most will respond. About the bus driver, maybe he had accountered a bad experience from another black african . Lets say black africans leave a bad mark for Msians. So do your research. U are one of the polite ones and rational thinking. Hope u enjoy Malaysia with all the negatives u find in it. No where is perfect in this world.

Sorry most of them worried to rent their apartment to you not because you are black but maybe thy know you from nigeria maybe? because here hve many cases nigerians doing drug, stab his own friend and etc...

But i must say, regardless of your race, if you are practicing Muslim, then usual ok

Must have talent like mohammadou sumareh

The darker your skin the harder your life in Malaysia

should change title ..we malaysian also black 😡

Some one should make a video about being Asian in Africa. How they treat people of Asian origin in country like Nigeria. However sadly, even being black in Africa not necessarily will be a guarantee that you will be treated kindly. There are many cases of black killing black in Africa. Not to mention the gangs culture in the US, UK etc. African people must stop playing victims wherever they go. Respect the local cultures and make sure you have knowledge to contribute then you will be alright

Learn the culture of Malaysia first. African cuture is considered rough and loud.So get to know some mysians to let them know that you are ok.We only know fr medias.American black culture potrayed in medias doesnt appeal and frighten most malaysians .Learn and understand our culture and you should adapt the culture then you will be all right.See how people of different races interact.Each race has their own culture and they respect other cultures.Mutual respect is very important in a multiracial country.The Malay(muslim) ,Chinese, and Indian community .We live in peace and harmony since birth.

You have to understand Malaysia is a racist country. If you ask any Malaysian specifically Malay, they will say "No Malaysia is not racist" but yet we have educational institutions like UiTM that literally prevents Malaysians of certain ethnic backgrounds from enrolling. Racism is systemic and entrenched in every government linked organizations in Malaysia. So, it is only natural for them to extend the racism toward people of other ethnic origins specifically darker skinned people.

In Malaysia blackman is pork dog 😅😅😅😅😅