Comments on: Malaysia versus Thailand http://www.huahinblog.com/2007/03/11/malaysia-versus-thailand/ Talk about Hua Hin Sat, 22 Nov 2008 09:01:58 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0 by: magobligin http://www.huahinblog.com/2007/03/11/malaysia-versus-thailand/#comment-84 Sat, 21 Apr 2007 03:11:16 +0000 http://www.huahinblog.com/2007/03/11/malaysia-versus-thailand/#comment-84 I enjoyed the article and I was quite amused at the references to a lack of pork on the menus. I suggest that the traveller check out East Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak where the Muslim presence is less pronounced and where the indigenes absolutely love to eat pork dishes. I spent a number of years living and working in both states in the 90's and can highly recommend the state capital of Sarawak, Kuching and the oil-city of Miri as fine locations to reside. The state capital of Sabah (ex British North Borneo) Jessleton (forgot its modern name) is also a modern vibrant city from all I have heard although I was last there in the 60's. I know of a number of long term expatriates who live there and have PR (Permanant Residence) in the country. Amusing aside and it is true; when an expat enters East Malaysia the friendly immigration officer politely enquires how long would you would like to stay. When a West Malaysian enters they are quite rudely asked when they are going back to West Malaysia. Regards I enjoyed the article and I was quite amused at the references to a lack of pork on the menus.

I suggest that the traveller check out East Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak where the Muslim presence is less pronounced and where the indigenes absolutely love to eat pork dishes. I spent a number of years living and working in both states in the 90’s and can highly recommend the state capital of Sarawak, Kuching and the oil-city of Miri as fine locations to reside. The state capital of Sabah (ex British North Borneo) Jessleton (forgot its modern name) is also a modern vibrant city from all I have heard although I was last there in the 60’s.

I know of a number of long term expatriates who live there and have PR (Permanant Residence) in the country.

Amusing aside and it is true; when an expat enters East Malaysia the friendly immigration officer politely enquires how long would you would like to stay. When a West Malaysian enters they are quite rudely asked when they are going back to West Malaysia.

Regards

]]> by: Jockey http://www.huahinblog.com/2007/03/11/malaysia-versus-thailand/#comment-52 Sat, 31 Mar 2007 07:52:26 +0000 http://www.huahinblog.com/2007/03/11/malaysia-versus-thailand/#comment-52 I'd be interested to hear more about the Cameron Highlands. I fancy visiting there, not just because of the name! Nice article. I’d be interested to hear more about the Cameron Highlands. I fancy visiting there, not just because of the name! Nice article.

]]> by: buksida http://www.huahinblog.com/2007/03/11/malaysia-versus-thailand/#comment-30 Mon, 12 Mar 2007 06:56:05 +0000 http://www.huahinblog.com/2007/03/11/malaysia-versus-thailand/#comment-30 Nice article, I spent a few months in Malaysia several years ago. I would agree with a lot of your comments, especially the ones on religion, it can be a little oppressive at times. I would say though that you probably saw the worst side of the country, in KL, it would be like comparing living in Bangkok to other parts of Thailand. I would seriously consider living in Langkawi, Pangkor or even Malacca, but not KL. Nice article, I spent a few months in Malaysia several years ago. I would agree with a lot of your comments, especially the ones on religion, it can be a little oppressive at times.

I would say though that you probably saw the worst side of the country, in KL, it would be like comparing living in Bangkok to other parts of Thailand. I would seriously consider living in Langkawi, Pangkor or even Malacca, but not KL.

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