Common scams in Malaysia and how to avoid them
Started by DetroitDan · 22 Mar 2026 · 1137 views
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22 Mar 2026 at 14:35
How's the daytime scene there compared to the Philippines?
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22 Mar 2026 at 22:06
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Exactly as described. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a place recommended by another member here.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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23 Mar 2026 at 03:26
100% agree. The variety there is hard to beat.
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23 Mar 2026 at 07:55
Thanks for sharing. Did you use freelancers or find girls online?
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23 Mar 2026 at 12:58
Just booked my flights after reading this. Thanks for the motivation!
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24 Mar 2026 at 00:20
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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24 Mar 2026 at 03:11
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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24 Mar 2026 at 09:59
Agreed on all points. One thing I'd add — make sure to bring small bills.
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:15
Good info. I'd add that the late night is the best time to go.
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24 Mar 2026 at 19:47
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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25 Mar 2026 at 07:16
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:02
Been going there for years and this is accurate. The scene has shifted a bit recently.
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25 Mar 2026 at 10:41
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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25 Mar 2026 at 16:44
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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25 Mar 2026 at 18:15
Nice report. I'm heading there next month and this is exactly the intel I needed.
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26 Mar 2026 at 02:26
Not sure I agree about the area recommendation. I found the outskirts to be better.
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26 Mar 2026 at 11:02
Hmm, I had a different experience. When I went, prices were about the same but quality was different.
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:16
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 18:49
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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