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Sheikh N Bake

Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours
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Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 11:55 pm Post subject: |
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Since we're on the topic of beautiful ladies, certainly important to me, in my two cents' worth, you'll find the most beautiful in Malaysia...certainly not in the Philippines, with notable exceptions here and there.
Here's a professionally written web page I found on the topic, a site called Asian Women in Asia, a Dating and Marriage Guide for Westerners. This guy dated everybody for decades, it seemed, and was married to a Malaysian Chinese:
www.asianwomeninasia.com |
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Jati

Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 155
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:53 am Post subject: |
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Sheikh N Bake wrote: |
Since we're on the topic of beautiful ladies, certainly important to me, in my two cents' worth, you'll find the most beautiful in Malaysia...certainly not in the Philippines, with notable exceptions here and there.
Here's a professionally written web page I found on the topic, a site called Asian Women in Asia, a Dating and Marriage Guide for Westerners. This guy dated everybody for decades, it seemed, and was married to a Malaysian Chinese:
www.asianwomeninasia.com |
Thanks for the link. Very interesting website.
I only have a minor issue to pick with the following statement that "Jack Flowers" made regarding Malaysia:
But scratch below the surface, allowing for the modern Kuala Lumpur disco set, and you�ll find that Malays are generally not friendly toward Americans--and becoming Muslim does not help much.
It is true that Malays are not as easy to make friends with compared with Chinese or Indians, and it takes more effort and time (several years) to break into their social circles. But having said that, it can be done and can be worth the effort.
The Malay women that I know are probably not as materialistic as the Chinese women, but, yeah, religion is the big sticking point for a single guy considering one of the Malay lasses. Still, Malay women probably are the best all-around for a combination of looks, personality, and ...ah....energy. They may look languid, but they are reputedly more interested in the S-word than Chinese women.
But what do I know?
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Sheikh N Bake

Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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When I was there I found the Chinese to be very passionate in that department ...while the KL Malays were obviously overtly interested in knowing western men. One thing that turned me off in KL/PJ was that the Malay young women seemed to be of only two types: either they were village innocents with the hijab, or bar girl types...nothing normal inbetween! |
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Jati

Joined: 11 Mar 2008 Posts: 155
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Posted: Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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Sheikh N Bake wrote: |
When I was there I found the Chinese to be very passionate in that department ...while the KL Malays were obviously overtly interested in knowing western men. One thing that turned me off in KL/PJ was that the Malay young women seemed to be of only two types: either they were village innocents with the hijab, or bar girl types...nothing normal inbetween! |
Yeah, I hear you on the village innocent type. I am surrounded by them (mostly students), but I haven't mixed at all with the bar-girl types.
Over the years I have met quite a few divorced Malay women who were still quite attractive. And, since they are usually divorced from a Malay man, these women often are interested in marrying outside their race.
KL has a lot of middle-class, college-educated Malay women who are neither bar-type nor village innocent. But you have to know the areas to look. KL is such a mess to get around in, hours sitting in traffic jams. |
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Sheikh N Bake

Joined: 26 Apr 2007 Posts: 1307 Location: Dis ting of ours
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Posted: Fri Feb 13, 2009 3:09 am Post subject: |
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Yes, and of course it's more than twenty years ago that I was working and living there. Things may have changed. I visited several times since, the last time being 2001, but not much time for dating then. |
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El Chupacabra
Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 378 Location: Kwangchow
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 6:53 am Post subject: |
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She's much more beautiful with the tudong.
You haven't mentioned those two stunners on your avatar pic. Are these beautiful children yours? Are they also Malay? |
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khmerhit
Joined: 31 May 2003 Posts: 1874 Location: Reverse Culture Shock Unit
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Posted: Sat Aug 01, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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I recommend Phnom Penh.
C A M B O D I A
try it and see  |
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Kana65
Joined: 22 Mar 2008 Posts: 22 Location: Malaysia
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Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 3:27 am Post subject: |
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I am currently living in Ipoh (been here two years) third largest city in Malaysia about two hours drive north of KL and I love it....
Less traffic jams, less pollution, small town atmosphere but decent sized city, good nightlife, wonderful food and friendly people (by and large)....I'm married to a local (Indian) and it is a good place to settle down maybe not so good if you want to sow wild oats and don't have your own transportation(very limited public transport not like KL)
I would disagree with some of the criticism of the Malay people I've read on this board....I've found them in my seven years in Malaysia to be mostly warm and generous....Political Bumiputra issues aside, if you treat them with respect and attempt to learn the etiquette of the local culture, you shouldn't have any problem.
If I have had any problems in Malaysia it's been with Chinese employers who I have found basically to be unethical and dishonest (at least the ones I've met)....They want to squeeze every last cent from the Guilos who work for them.
I am changing jobs at the end of they year and I was so happy when I received an offer from another institution in Ipoh rather than have to move back to KL. Although I have lived there before and like it I prefer the Ipoh lifestyle. |
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wailing_imam
Joined: 31 Mar 2006 Posts: 580 Location: Malaya
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 10:33 am Post subject: |
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I have been to every major city in Malaysia.
East Malaysia has vastly better cities for foreigners than West Malaysia - Kuching, Miri and KK are excellent cites.
KL is my least favourite capital in S E Asia (been to them all apart from Myanmar's). Best cities in West Malaysia are Penang, Kuala Terengganu and possibly Kuantan. Ipoh has all the facilities one needs.
Regarding hotties in Asia - every country has some choice babes from Indonesia to China. |
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El Chupacabra
Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 378 Location: Kwangchow
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Posted: Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:36 pm Post subject: |
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wailing_imam wrote: |
East Malaysia has vastly better cities for foreigners than West Malaysia - Kuching, Miri and KK are excellent cites. |
I agree. East Malaysia rocks. My first trip to Malaysia was via KK and Kuching. The best food ever is in a round restaurant named after the equator in Kuching, and the river ferry is peaceful. KK was okay, but probably a lot better as a base for nature treks than as a city to hang out in. My wife and I plan on definitely returning to Kuching for a vacation someday, maybe this winter. We're not at all interested in returning to KL, though the airport is nice. |
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daniel_hayes
Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 177
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Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 7:06 am Post subject: |
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I'm in a similar situation to the OP. In my final year of an English Lir degree in the Uk. I intend to get a CELTA here, this summer, before I head out to Asia. Just don't know which country to work in?
For me, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam and Taiwan all fit the bill. I only need to earn enough to cover my basics, have savings for the rest. I want to to write, novels, and that's a full-time gig. Therefore, working not too many hours, in a none-too stresful role would be ideal.
I was thinking of heading out, seeing all these places, the making my mind up. Would this be a good plan? It's drain my savings though.
Choices, choices eh? Could be worse I suppose. Could be married and mortgaged in the UK. |
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El Chupacabra
Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 378 Location: Kwangchow
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:28 am Post subject: |
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daniel_hayes wrote: |
Choices, choices eh? Could be worse I suppose. Could be married and mortgaged in the UK. |
Married life ain't so bad. But a mortgage in the UK has got to be more depressing than a mortgage in my native USA.
Still, with all those destinations you're talking about, you may wind up married in the end. You know the Dead Kennedys song "Holiday in Cambodia. . . don't forget to pack a wife"?
Seriously, with your CELTA you might consider Taiwan first, because you can earn a little more money there before you move on to southeast Asia. In the southeast you can stretch your savings, and probably find some very low-paid teaching gigs to get by. Thailand and Vietnam employers, for example, frequently advertise on ESLcafe.
Happy trip! |
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daniel_hayes
Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 177
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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I intend to get married one day. Not so soon though, and not in the UK. Work-wise, the situation regarding money and savings is vital.
By the time I gradruate and get my CELTA, I might have �6-7,000 or $11,000, but that's my whole stash. My original scheme was to settle into teaching in a great, easy place (such as Cambodia), then, when the savings are dwindling, go to Taiwan, Korea or M.East, by which time I'll have experience under my belt, and save up some money.
Uni has killed me, so much work. I think I deserved a little break, rather than throwing myself into full-time teaching.
What say you El Chupacabra? Any bosy else have an opinion? |
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El Chupacabra
Joined: 22 Jul 2009 Posts: 378 Location: Kwangchow
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Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:59 pm Post subject: |
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daniel_hayes wrote: |
What say you El Chupacabra? Any bosy else have an opinion? |
With your savings, and your self-described need for a break, you should just travel first, then teach. You can probably pick up informal employment in your travels, that is part-time and temporary. That way you can just move on every so often, whilst gussying up your vita. |
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daniel_hayes
Joined: 18 Jun 2007 Posts: 177
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Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 10:18 am Post subject: |
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Sounds like a nice plan. What countries are best for short-term teaching jobs? Seems an ideal way to pick up experience and see a few of the places I'm thinking of basing myself in.
Know Cambodia fits the bill. And maybe Thailand? But could I get short-term gigs in Vietnam, Taiwan or Korea?
I do have saving, and I need a break, but I don't want to waste the cash too quick. What country do you favout for someone in a position like me? |
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