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Malaysia is a Southeast Asian
country with rich cultural diversity

Malaysian Cuisine

*Rice is the staple food in Malaysia. The
country grows nearly 70% of the rice that it

consumes and the rest is imported. Chilli
peppers are an essential ingredient in
every Malaysian kitchen.

*A shrimp paste called belacan is also
widely used to add flavor to various
dishes. Coconut is also an important

ingredient in Malaysian cuisine.

*A variety of meats like beef, poultry, and
mutton are consumed in the country and all

are handled as per Halal standards.

Life In Malaysian Society

Although men dominated the
traditional Malaysian society, strict

gender segregation is not a
feature of modern

Marriage customs in Malaysia are
varied due to the country’s ethnic

diversity

All religious communities with the exception of Muslims have
no restrictions on their marriage. Malaysian Muslims who
marry non-Muslims risk government sanctions. If, however,
their non-Muslim partner converts to Islam

Festivals in Malaysia

Malaysian festivals are a delight to participate in – the
celebrations are colourful, vibrant, noisy, and dynamic.

Chinese India

January/February) is a The Diwali festival is likely Eid is the biggest
week-long celebration a fusion of harvest
festival for Muslims
with delicious food, festivals in ancient India.
dances, and music. he Almighty Allah blessed them
with two joys eid day each year.

The first one is “Eid-Al-Fitr”
which comes after one month
of fasting during the holy month

of “Ramadan“.

This chocolate-and-malt
drink is so integral to

Malaysian existence that
local food courts and
coffee shops will serve

Milo, but not chocolate.

Malaysian Culture

No shoes indoors
If you wear your shoes indoors, what
difference is there between your home
and the freeway? Wearing shoes indoors
is rude, offensive, and just plain dirty.

Don’t do it.

Malay Traditional Clothes of Malaysia

Kadazan

Chinese

The earliest works of Malaysian literature were transmitted orally.
It encompassed many genres ranging from folk tales, legends, and
myths to poetry, history, proverbs, epics, and love stories. Written

literature developed much later and is mostly in the four
languages of Malay, English, Tamil, and Chinese. The earliest

literary works in the country were in the Arabic script.

Cultural

In Malaysia, visitors will be surprised to find all of Asia’s main ethnic
groups living together in harmony. Indeed, all the world’s major
religions are also represented here. An impressive sight in the

main towns is the proximity of mosques, temples and churches to
each other.

Malaysians are nationals and citizens who are identified with the
country of Malaysia. Although citizens make up the majority of

Malaysians, non-citizen residents and overseas Malaysians may also
claim a Malaysian identity.