MALAYSIA

BY: SIMMONE MCKNIGHT

CAPITAL CITY:

The capital city of Malaysia is Kuala Lumpur

with the largest metropolitan area.

LANGUAGES/RELIGION:
Languages:

Malaysia, or Bahasa Malaysia is spoken in Malaysia. Also English is recognized in

Malaysia.

RELIGION:

In Malaysia they exercised the freedom of religion.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS:
Petronas Towers
The Worlds tallest building opens up in
Kuala
Lumpur 19 years ago .

CRYSTAL MOSQUE
This Mosque was build in the years 2006
to 2008. Crystal, glass, and steel is the
main ingredients used to build this
sanctuary.

NATIONAL CUISINE:

Murtabak
Popular Indian Muslim style turnover that is

minced with lamb, mutton, or beef, egg,

onions, and cilantro.
Stuffed pancake or pan-fried bread.

NATIONAL CUISINE:

Malaysian Chicken Curry with Potatoes:

Very popular hot, spicy, and creamy curry

chicken over rice or Italian style bread

Includes unique ingredients such as jalapeo

and sweet potatoes

STEREOTYPES:

Bumi Putra Laws:

Ethnic Malays believe they are the only

ones who have a right to call themselves

Malaysians.

Salad Bowl Culture:

They have diversity in Malaysia, but there ethnic groups prefer to remain as separate
communities.

SUPERSTITIONS:

Pinapples:
A pineapple acts as a lookout to fight off

bad fortune and bad spirits because of

Malays believes that it has "eyes" all over
and can see from all angles to stop back
luck from happening.

Jewlery:

Wearing amulets and anklets keeps the soul inside of the body.

HAND GESTURES:
Boring:
Freely used in Malaysia to express strong boredom.

I DON'T GIVE A DAMN:

Could be offensive in other cultures

BUSINESS CULTURE:

Etiquette and body language:

Each ethnic group in Malaysia has different rules and rituals when it comes to

introductions, titles, business cards, and body language.

Modesty and fitting in are the keys tp success, so repeating the body language of the

person you are talking to is essential.

A friendly yet formal approach is best when in Malaysia.

BUSINESS CULTURE:

Relationship building:
In Malaysia business is personal and based on trust.
No matter the company's size or business type respect for hierarchy and rank is very

important in Malaysian culture.

BUSINESS CULTURE:

Communication style :
Some Malaysians are quick to impress foreign visitors, they find it difficult to say "no"

because it might create a negative atmosphere.

The main objective of communicating in Malaysia is to build a relationship.

BUSINESS CULTURE:

Power structures:
The corporate culture is generally consensus driven.
Respect and honor are preserved to benefit the group as a whole.

INTERNET PENETRATION RATE:

In 2016, Malaysia's internet users averaged to be 21,090,77. This makes up 68.6% of the

population.
In 2015, was 20,637,217 and made up 68% of the population.
A popular shopping website called mudah.my ranks top 11 in Malaysia. Ranking number

one is Google.

OVERVIEW:

One of the culturaldimensions of Hofstedethat reconcile with Malaysia is "Strong or weak

uncertainty avoidance".
The one the majorly connect with is weak uncertainty avoidance because of there ways of

living, they would rather make someone else happy by not being themselves.
They aviod the truth and sometimes dont feel threatenedby cultures different from

there's.

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