A Look at Malaysian Language, Culture, Customs and Etiquette
WELCOME TO MALAYSIA
Local Cuisine
In particular, Malaysian food is heavily influenced by Thai, Chinese, Indonesian and Indian cuisine. These influences extend from the use of the wok to the combinations of spices used in many popular dishes.
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​Malaysian food can be separated in three different cuisines. About 70% of the Malaysian population is Malay, about 25% is Chinese and the rest is mainly Indian. These 3 cultural groups have each their own styled cuisine.
Malay Nasi Lemak
Indian Crust & Pastry
Chinese Dim Sum
Festival
Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures. Malaysian culture is multi-faceted, each of these facets is adorned with a festival of its own. Festivals in Malaysia are celebrated with much splendor and enthusiasm. Malaysians have embraced each and every culture with open arms, and this is why they celebrate festivals from across the world with so much exuberance.
Hari Raya
Chinese New Year
Thaipusam
Costume
Malaysia comprises three major cultures namely Chinese, Malay and Indian. For this reason, traditional dress in Malaysia takes on many different forms, each having their own cultural influences.
Baju melay - It usually consists of a loose tunic worn over trousers with a sarong wrapped around a man’s hips
Cheong sam - the most iconic piece of Chinese traditional dress
Kurta is wear during formal occasions, which is a knee length cotton shirt made from cotton or linen
Music
Music of Malaysia is the generic term for music that has been created in various genres in Malaysia. A great variety of genres in Malaysian music reflect the specific ethnic groups of multiracial Malaysian society consisting of Malay, Chinese, Indian, Iban, Dayak, Kadazandusun, Eurasians and other groups
Rebab
Erhu
Sarod
Dance
Malaysia's multi-cultural and multi-racial heritage is most prominently exhibited in its diverse music and dance forms. The dances of the indigenous Malay, Orang Asli and different ethnic peoples of Sabah and Sarawak are truly exotic and enchanting. As the Chinese, Indians and Portuguese settled in Malaysia, the traditional dances of their homelands became a part of Malaysia's culture and heritage.
Lion Dance
Mak Inang dance
BHARATANATYAM
