If you talk indonesian or really look like a typical indonesian?

Question

will u get cheated easily in malaysia... i heard that singaporeans or other foreigners are cheated easily . is really true

frankly i love malaysia with the cultural and all ... i intend to travel to KL alone but i'm having some kind of doubts as i'm just worried about safety wise and being a lady

Answer 1

Any foreigner..be it Indonesian or American or Japanese or whoever can be easily get cheated anywhere in the world and not just in Malaysia..you need to make your research regarding everything you needed before going to any country..be familiar with everything and set or act yourself to be like the locals and you wont get cheated..yeah, honestly, if you act like you are foreigner or tourist..some bad people can easily ripped you off..example on public transportation like taxi, illegal money changer and etc..

I have a lot of Indonesian clients who can talk good english and mingles with the locals like they have been stayed in the country for sometime and they can bring themself out and about without being easily cheated..

so my friend..be extra careful wherever you go and dont be scared to come to Malaysia..we are very friendly and helpful lots, you know! :-D

Answer 2

All you can do is to be vigilant. There is no country in the world that's safe from cheating. I have many friends who do not speak a word of Malay or Chinese or Indian when they came to visit Malaysia, yet enjoyed their stay here and return home with happy memories. Most Malaysians are friendly but there are also bad apples wherever you go.

Answer 3

Foreign visitors in some Asian countries tend to be "targets" for the unscrupulous service provider - be they taximen, street peddlers, or disreputable shopkeepers.

Kuala Lumpur is generally a safe holiday destination and a great majority of merchants DO NOT take advantage of foreign patrons. The more established shopping malls and complexes in the city proper are good examples besides the many eateries and retail shops in the city.

In bazaars like Chinatown in Petaling Street bargaining is expected of you for the mainly fake brands of merchandise. Just be yourself, you need not fake an Indonesian accent nor look like an Arab.

Answer 4

When I fist moved to Indo, I got conned on a regular basis. I once saw a Japanese man being charged $50 for a coconut!! (something you can get for free most of the time because it grows on trees everywhere here.)

Now, five years later, I like to think I learned the hard way. I look western (I'm from Malta) but I can bargain like there's no tomorrow and I don't take any chances with valuables.

But it's not worse that anywhere else in the world, believe me. Just don't be gullible and beware of overly friendly locals. Be kind and open, but know where to draw a line.

Answer 5

over 70% of Borneo island is indonesian territory. Malaysian territory in borneo no better than 20%. So, Malaysian won't be in a position to declare that borneo island as their own island. by using fact Indonesia, brunei, Philippines, has the appropriate there too..

Answer 6

i am a malaysian, they still tries to cheat me too.
Everybody will take advantage of anybody here.From the petty traders up to the taxi drivers.
You must know how to and when to bargain.
Even the police will stops you just for nothing and still ask for a small bribe ( not joking ).
I have several friends from indonesia , bangladesh and arabic countries.All with legal works permit and student visas.And yet the police still takes their mobile phone and some cash.Not joking!
My advise is never travel alone in this damn country.

Answer 7

I am from Sabah, but white... I obviously speak fluently Malay, but with that typical Sabah accent (close to Baku). Sometimes, outside Sabah I get asked if I am from Indonesia... anyway, never had any problem anywhere in Malaysia...

Happy Travelling
Herman, Sabah

Answer 8

the possibility is there. some will cheat you if you look like a tourist ( especially a rich tourist). but if you can speak and look like indonesian, you can always act like an indonesian foreign worker. they won't cheat a foreign worker so much. just becareful and use your creative imagination.

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check this out, i hope dave star will still feel safe there in canada:
http://mapsofworld.com/world-top-ten/countries-with-highest-reported-crime-rates.html

Answer 9

Bo$$, I check the site... and shock Canada in top ten list for crime and still dave critic Malaysia.

Answer 10

Yeah thats true.I'm from brunei and go to KL every year. From experience, they will charge you more if you say you are from Brunei. So we say we are from Limbang,Sarawak now,they may look down on you now but at least they charge you less