Malaysians don’t exactly like it when foreigners try to claim our things, such as our food, as something that’s not ours.
So, when a foreign traveler decided to say that Malaysia isn’t Malaysian, possibly due to the influx of foreign workers, it didn’t sit well with the locals.
UK traveler, Abzventure, took to his YouTube channel to showcase his time in Malaysia, where he stumbled upon a Bangladeshi man selling Ramly burgers in Jalan Alor, Kuala Lumpur.
He wrote, “Is this the best burger in the world? Join me as I explore the vibrant Jalan Alor street food market in Kuala Lumpur and try the famous Ramly burger for the very first time!”
“This Malaysian street food staple is known for its unique preparation and delicious taste. Watch as I dive into the layers of this iconic burger, share my thoughts and chat with the locals about what makes the Ramly burger a must-try in KL.”
In his video, which has now been edited to leave out the part that irked Malaysians, he said that “Malaysia is not Malaysian anymore. It’s Bangladesh, trust me”, upon realising that the person operating the Ramly burger stall is Bangladeshi.
Despite him editing the video to remove that part, Malaysians managed to get their hands on the clip and share it on social media.
“Words that I find the most heartbreaking to hear, ‘Malaysia is not Malaysian anymore, it’s Bangladesh‘, this Bangladeshi influencer said. Which area is this? How do you guys feel about this? Where is the enforcement?” @Vandeeta3 shared to his Twitter page.
It is important to note that it is unsure whether the traveler is Bangladeshi as well.
You can check out the clip here:
Perkataan yg paling aku sakit hati dgr "Malaysia is not Malaysian anymore it's Bangladesh" influencer Bangla ni ckp .. area mana ni??. Agak² apa korang rasa yer. Penguatkuasa mana!! @imigresenmy please take actions pic.twitter.com/txnUh96j3i
— fahaizalzee (@Vandeeta3) May 1, 2024
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