Etiquette Etiquette in Malaysia

Dress modestly and use your right hand for giving, receiving, and eating when possible, especially in Malay-Muslim settings where showing the soles of your feet or touching someone’s head is considered rude. Greetings are usually gentle and reserved, with a light handshake or a hand-over-heart gesture common, and you should wait to see whether someone prefers physical contact, since norms can vary across Malay, Chinese, and Indian communities.