Etiquette & taboos

Etiquette & taboos

Understanding local customs is where a journey begins. Find the topics that matter to you and feel at ease wherever you go.

Malaysia

0 rules found

No rules for this combination yet.

Site-specific notes 4

Taken from the "don'ts" on each site page here. Open a site for its full etiquette and background.

Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur

Don't hand things over or point with your left hand
don't be loud or affectionate in mosques
don't be disrespectful about the royal family or religion
same-sex sexual activity is illegal under Malaysian federal law, and public displays of intimacy easily cause offence — please bear this in mind.

George Town, Penang

Don't pass judgement on any community's religious customs
don't eat or drink inside mosques or Hindu temples
don't touch or scribble on the murals when taking photos.

Nasi lemak

When eating with your hands, use only your right
don't bring pork or alcohol into a halal restaurant

Batu Caves

Clothes must cover shoulders and knees — wraps can be rented at the entrance
don't feed the monkeys, and keep a tight grip on food and plastic bags
don't disturb people at worship