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Customs

  • Malaysians think that pointing with your index finger is rude

  • It is not polite to beckon adults

  • Giving and receiving gifts with both hands shows respect

  • Impolite to pass items with the left hand

  • Impolite to move objects with feet, or point the bottom of your foot to someone else

  • Can't touch the head

  • Public displays of affection are inappropriate

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Apa Khabar (How are you?)

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Selmat Pagi (Good morning)

Phrases

Languages 

Bahasa Melayu, otherwise known as Malay, Chinese, and Hindi.

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