Culture
Malaysia is a very forward-looking, progressive country with a strong sense of pride in itself and a clear sense of direction for future development.
The dominating characteristic of...
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Language
The official language of Malaysia is Malay. More commonly it is referred to as ‘Bahasa’, a word which means simply ‘language’. Sometimes it is called ‘Bahasa Melayu’ to differentiate it...
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Religion
The dominant religion of Malaysia is Islam. All Malays are by definition Muslim, most of them belonging to the Sunni branch of Islam. Among both the Chinese and Indians there are also...
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National Dress
Like so many other things in Malaysia, how you dress depends on who you are and what the occasion is. Business suits, summer dresses, open collar shirts, jeans, shorts and T-shirts are...
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Food & Drink
Malaysia’s cuisine is one of its greatest pleasures. Traditional Malay food, itself delicious, has been strongly influenced by the various styles of Chinese and Indian cooking. It’s quite...
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