Malaysia

Top 10 Things

  • What NOT to do
  • What to do
  • Do not smoke inside a restaurant or any eateries as it is illegal. --Bella
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  • Don't drink tap water --Bella
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  • Do not supply, possess, or use marijuana in Malaysia --Bella
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  • Don't bribe any police officers even if they request it. It is illegal. --Bella
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  • Don't order beef when you are with Indian friends. --Bella
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  • Please don't put your feet on the table. --Lucinda Kunning
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  • Don't show the bottom of your feet to anyone. --Lucinda Kunning
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  • Do not order alcohol for your Muslim friends --Bella
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  • Do not cross your legs in front of elders. --Lucinda Kunning
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  • Don't pass objects over the top of someone's head --Lucinda Kunning
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  • When entering a government building (Including police stations): males should wear covered shoes, long pants and a sleeved shirt ladies should wear covered shoes, long pants/skirt (below the knees) and a sleeved shirt --Bella
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  • Do have some cash/coins ready as some public restrooms will request payment before entry. (e.g. LOT 10 Shopping Mall) --Bella
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  • Carry a packet of dry tissue wherever you go (especially in public restrooms) --Bella
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  • If you are eating with your hands, only use your right hand --Bella
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  • Go to 'open house' during cultural and religious festivals to enjoy the feast. --Lucinda Kunning
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  • When it comes to paying the bill, the person who hosts the gathering usually pays on behalf of the guest. It is the guest's responsibility to check how much is their food share. --Bella
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  • Eat with your right hand. --Lucinda Kunning
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  • When handing your business card, hold it with both hands, with thumbs on the corner of the card, with the print facing the receiver. --Bella
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  • When attending a cultural wedding, the guest should wear an outfit befitting of the cultural theme of the wedding. Otherwise, business casual is the next alternative. --Bella
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  • Negotiate for cheaper price. --Lucinda Kunning
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