Arjun

Hey everyone, I just moved to Ipoh from Canada and I'm honestly struggling with the language barrier. I thought more people would speak English, but at the wet market near Greentown, I tried to buy some rambutans and the aunty just laughed at my hand gestures. 😅 I get that Malay is the main language, but even in shops like OldTown White Coffee, the menu is all in Malay and the staff barely speak English. Is it normal to feel this lost? How do you guys order food or ask for directions without knowing the basics? Any tips for a clueless foreigner? I'm grateful for any advice, even if it's just "learn Malay, lol".