Local Customs and Traditions in Malaysia

Asia, the largest continent of the world, has always been home to diverse traditions, cultures, ethnicities and wonders. The country Malaysia is in the southeastern part of Asia. The beautiful beaches, wonderful natural beauties, soaring skyscrapers and other unique features of Malaysia have given it a distinct identity as one of the favorite tourist spots in the world. The society of Malaysia is rich with diverse ethnic groups, religious practices and other cultural characteristics. The diverse populace follows various local customs and traditions in Malaysia. Like any other country, the local customs and traditions of Malaysia also has some unique etiquette. Read on with AsiaRooms.com to get an idea about Malaysian local customs and traditions.

Local Customs

Some of the unique local customs of Malaysia are as follows:

  -   Whenever you meet an older person or a woman, greet with a slender bow.
  -   Introduce the ladies first and then move on to introduce men.
  -   As you enter, leave a place or pass by someone, you should be giving a moderate bow, which gives the expression of "excuse me."
  -   One should not touch other people’s top portion of the head.
  -   Malays do not appreciate display of affection in public places.
  -   Touching someone from the opposite sex is also avoidable.
  -   Always use your right hand while eating, passing things on or touching people.
  -   Avoid public display of anger. So try to take things easy.
  -   People in Malaysia are pretty relaxed, so avoid pushing them too much for services.
  -   Malay people like to eat with their hands, the greatest spoon-and-fork human beings have ever had. The practice is also followed in the restaurants and saves you much time waiting for the cutlery.

Local Traditions

Malays like to follow and adhere to the traditions to which they have been exposed from their childhood days. They are very significant to them and are a part of their everyday lifestyle. Religion also plays a great role in their social and cultural life. The Bersanding Ceremony is followed by Kenduri, a wedding feast. Malays put the showy decorations outside the house premises. Guests gather together, have lunch or dinner and socialize.

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