Taboo when coming to Malaysia

With a diverse culture, multilingual and ethnicity, many separate codes of conduct, Malaysia is becoming a favorite destination for tourists.

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When you come to Malaysia, you should avoid embracing intimate public places, whether you are traveling with the other half, or going on a honeymoon with your spouse.

Homosexual relationship is still a taboo, and the law of the country has not allowed it, so the third sex tourists should avoid showing affection to their friends, even holding hands in public .

Malaysians often avoid contact with strangers of the opposite sex. Don't be surprised when you don't get a handshake from an unfamiliar friend here. Do not shake hands with the previous Malaysian women to say hello, unless she hands forward.

According to the Malaysian concept, the head is considered the most sacred place on the body and should be respected. The Malaysians abstain from others touching their heads, or putting something through their heads, because that shows a lack of respect.

Moreover, women are not allowed to touch practitioners, whether they accidentally touch them, or give them to the priest, then they must be vegetarian and perform a cleansing ritual.

More than 60% of Malaysia's population is Muslim.(Photo: Onemoderncouple.).

Dress

Malaysia is a country based on Islam, so visitors here should dress politely. People have to wear long pants, long skirts, covering their shoulders. Women here are also cautious when choosing swimwear, many wear the whole outfit including a towel to cover the beach. They are not allowed to leave open breasts when sunbathing, except for some tourist destinations that allow bikinis. Guests should wear a towel to wrap around and a swimsuit if you plan to swim or swim in Malaysia.

Conduct in eating

Belching after eating is acceptable and is normal for meals in Malaysia. You are not allowed to wear shoes to the house, to mosques and pagodas, because they show disrespect.

Malaysians always use their right hand to eat, because the left hand in Malaysian culture is often reserved for activities related to body hygiene. If you are left-handed and cannot use your right hand to eat, use chopsticks, spoons and substitutes instead.

Use your right hand to receive and give things to others. If you use your left hand, this behavior is considered rude.

If you are invited to dinner at the people's home, you should bring the present (cake or chocolate) and say it is a gift for the children. Do not bring alcoholic beverages or anything made of pigskin. Do not give animal toys (dogs, pigs) to children. Do not give knives and scissors to the landlord, because that means cutting off the relationship. Do not give flowers, except when visiting sick people or going to funerals.

Respect monks when coming to Malaysia.(Photo: Snipview).

What to do when entering the temple

You should follow the rules when visiting temple temples in Malaysia. Show respect when coming to these sacred places: remove hats and shoes outside when you visit, dress politely and discreetly. When sitting, do not let the feet point at other people or look at images, Buddha statues. Standing up when the monks and nuns came in. Enter the temple, the temple with the left leg first, and step out with the right foot. This action represents the integrity.