what are the do's and dont's as a tourist in malaysia?

Answer 1

Do's
1. Hold your partners hand in public
2. Snap pictures of our beautiful country
3. Bring along your marriage cert
4. Eat 'durian' the king of fruits, since its the season now

Dont's
1. Dont bug Bo$$ and Superman..if not death penalty like
Saddam Hussein
2. Dont kiss or make out in public or even in the toilet
3. Dont mess with Myra or you can be charged with 'kalwat'
(close intimacy..something like that)..

Answer 2

-Malaysia is a Muslim country so do dress decently. This applies especially to the ladies.
-Visit Langkawi!
-Skip Genting. Not much there aside from a theme park and cold weather unless you like gambling.
-Go to the Sentral Market and bargain your *** off!
-Walk down Masjid India but be wary.
-Visit the old KTM railway station.
-Walk across the KLCC skybridge.
-Have a meal at the revolving restaurant atop the KL Tower.
- Visit the national park (Taman Negara) and walk across the canopy bridge. An experience not to be missed!
-Buy cheap electronics at Low Yat and Sungei Wang plazas in Bukit Bintang area.
-Visit Taman Titiwangsa (Titiwangsa park) and board the giant ferris wheel.

Not much I can tell you on etiquette. Just remember to smile a lot and be very polite (never brash), not shake a Muslim woman's hand if you're a man and vice versa, make sure you dont get fleced by the taxis (insist that they turn on the meter if you're travelling within KL), hold your handbag/purse (if youre a lady) in the hand away from the road and finally do have lots and lots of fun.

Click on profile and email if you got any questions. Good luck.

Answer 3

Do's

1) Drink a lot of water/ reduce alcohol consumption/ wear sun protection.
2) Shopping is good especially electronics and clothes
3) Enjoy the food and fine dining- cheaper than Europe/Western countries
4) Be patient as locals are laid-back and cant speak English fluently sometimes it sound harsh but it doesnt mean they mean to be rude.
5) Smile..

Don't

1) Accept any drinks, meals and offers from the strangers from locals and Africans in KL(Bukit Bintang area)
2) Dont complain about weather.
3) Dont expect Malaysians to wish you "Good Morning" or thank you because they are not that expressive.
4) Dont wear sloppish/hippy-ish/ obscene clothes like cheap Charlie.
5) Dont indulge in sensitive issues /conversation like religion, war, woman rights or etnics.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

hmm weird answers thus far in my opinion at least
i would say erm to make sure you dont wear your shoes into peoples homes. and if you're eating indian food, use your hands.Tastes much better that way;)
a lot of foreigners visit malaysia so there is not much you can do to surprise us anyway. Malaysians are a forgiving and friendly lot so dont worry about how to conduct yourself. Behave yourself like how you would in your country. that would suffice. have fun

Answer 6

If just to JB, be alert and wary of people who might be eyeing you or your group. In short, fit in and don't be too flashy. Be wary of motorcyclist when driving as they may spike your tyres and rob you when you stopped to change. It happens to my friend.

If driving up north, normally I would not suggest this but it is better to mind your own business even if someone flag you to stop because of car breakdown. You never know and we all read about it before.

Enjoy the trip but just look out for each other. Anyway, have a safe trip

Answer 7

Don't:
- Wear shoes or slipper inside somebody's house or places of worship.
- Don't shake hands with a muslim girl, unless they offer to. But it is okay to say hello.
- Don't interfere in politics. :)
- Don't bring drugs into the country.

Do:
- When being invited, it is always a good to accept it.
- Be prepared for a hot weather.
- Have a great time in the country.

Answer 8

Don't
- dont wear shoes or slippers in side houses or some premises
- talk too alout at public areas, talk about our politic & comments about Iraq war or something. we are against the war on iraq
- don't shake hand with girls especially muslim.
- dont have sex with under 16 girl, its consider raping
- dont bargain stuff in Petaling street if u're not intending to buy it
- dont ever bring drugs or bring out drug in malaysia. its a criminal offense of death sentence.
- dont wear so sexy in public places
- dont use the back lane of places where there is seldom people
- dont be drunk at the street.

Do
-tip our hotel staff & other (we seldom receive tip)
-be polite to malaysia ppl. talk slow english so that ppl understand u in conversation.
-shop in our shopping mall, etc2.
-visit places natural rainforest etc2.





Do

-dress properly if u want to avoid ppl stare at u

Answer 9

do not bring drugs into the country, you will be charged and risk a death penalty, your western government will not be able to help you. you will see signage in many languages with a skull and crossbones explaining dada ( drug ) laws.

Answer 10

Yea. indonesia and malay is almost the same. they speak malay and mostly are islam. so, show your smiling face, dont be harsh towards them (they are sensitive), and please..please... dont do anything with the women, especially the ones who are wearing islam dress (with head cover).