What are the taboos of Malaysians?

Malaysia's political situation is stable and its social and economic development is good. It is convenient and safe to travel, study, work and live in Malaysia. However, judging from the problems encountered by China citizens in Malaysia in recent years and the situation published by Malaysian media, we should pay special attention to the following matters:

(1) Malicious cases such as horse rape, armed robbery and homicide occur from time to time. For China tourists, motorcycle robbery, armed robbery, and taxi drivers' violent charging of high fares are more prominent. China citizens should pay attention to self-protection when coming to Malaysia. In case of emergency, you can call the police or contact our embassy or consulate in Malaysia.

(2) Social visa) Malaysia 30 is valid for 30 days and generally cannot be extended. Those who fail to leave the country within the time limit will face imprisonment or severe economic punishment. If immigrants fail to leave the country on time due to special reasons, they should go to the Malaysian Immigration Bureau for visa extension, and don't entrust others to do it, so as not to be deceived.

(3) Ordinary visas in Malaysia are mainly issued to people who go to Malaysia for tourism, business and visiting relatives. It is illegal to work and sell small commodities in Malaysia on an ordinary visa, and once found, it will be sanctioned.

(4) It is best for people who go to Malaysia to bring about $65,438+0,000 in cash or provide a list of companies or people who can pay the fees in Malaysia. Malaysian immigration officials strictly scrutinize China tourists, especially female individual tourists under 30. If immigrants travel to and from Malaysia many times in a short period of time, or fail to provide credible reasons for coming to Malaysia, they are likely to be repatriated by the original plane.

Two. Visa, entry and customs

China citizens should apply for visas abroad when going to Malaysia. Individual tourists from China who enter Malaysia visa-free from Thailand or Singapore can apply for port visas at the port of entry. China's tour group to Malaysia can apply for a group visa at the port, but Malaysia's reception travel agency must be authorized by the Malaysian Immigration Bureau in advance and put on record. In order to encourage tourism, passengers flying to Tioman Island in Ma Pengheng via a third country can apply for a visa on arrival if they can produce a valid return ticket. The types of visas in Malaysia are mainly divided into:

(1) Social visa. Issued to China citizens for tourism, visiting relatives and friends and business activities. The validity period is three months and the stay period is 30 days. Ordinary visas cannot be extended unless they cannot return to China in time due to health reasons or flight problems. You can apply for an extension to the Immigration Bureau with a letter of proof issued by the relevant hospital and airline.

(2) Work and student visas. To work or study in Malaysia, a Malaysian company or school must first apply to the Immigration Bureau. After approval, the Malaysian Immigration Bureau will notify the embassies and consulates in the applicant's region to issue ordinary visas. After the relevant personnel come to Malaysia, they will change to the corresponding types of long-term visas at the immigration office. For people studying in Malaysian universities, their long-term visas are usually applied to the Immigration Headquarters by the university. For those with high school education or below, they should apply to the local immigration bureau.

(3) visiting relatives visa. Visiting relatives in Malaysia can last up to 6 months. Generally, relatives who work, study and live in Malaysia apply to the Malaysian Immigration Bureau in advance, or they can change their visas after arriving in Malaysia on an ordinary visa. There are many documents needed to apply for this kind of visa, such as proof of kinship, proof of work, study and income in Malaysia, etc.

Iii. Security situation and public security situation

The public security situation in Malaysia is relatively safe, but in recent years, social unrest and public security situation have declined. The Malaysian government attaches great importance to this and is strengthening governance. However, there is still a period of time before social peace and worry-free travel. Therefore, when China citizens come to Malaysia, they should pay attention to self-protection, take good care of their personal belongings and important documents, and don't show their money in public to prevent accidents.

(1) Beware of motorcyclists grabbing bags. Malaysia has a considerable number of motorcycles. Motorcycles have no special lanes, and they shuttle between cars at a very fast speed. If tourists walking on the sidewalk are not careful, their handbags or shoulder bags may be robbed by criminals. Because of the fast and strong looting, tourists are prone to danger. Tourists from Malaysia are advised not to use long bags when walking in public places. When walking, put your bag on the far side of the road and choose a crowded section to pass.

(2) Don't trust others easily. Passengers who come to Malaysia with ordinary visas should not believe the temptation of local illegal intermediaries and stay in Malaysia illegally to find jobs. According to Malaysian law, ordinary visa holders are not allowed to work in Malaysia. Once they are found by the police, they may be arrested and sent to prison or detention camp, leaving them without jobs, unable to go home, wasting a lot of agency fees and living in Malaysia.

(3) Avoid traveling to remote places. It is best to travel together. When passing through underground passages, garages, high-rise stairs or overpasses with few people, you should be vigilant and pay attention to pedestrians around you to avoid distress and helplessness.

(four) properly manage personal travel documents, do not give your passport to others for safekeeping. It is best to carry valuables scattered.

(5) Enhance the awareness of self-protection, be calm, and deal with problems flexibly and tactfully. If there is an accident, report it to the police station as soon as possible or contact the embassy or consulate as far as possible if you can save yourself.

Four, common diseases and medical conditions

Malaysia has a tropical climate, so travelers should not only pay attention to sun protection, but also pay attention to food hygiene, otherwise they will be prone to diarrhea and digestive tract diseases. There are many mosquitoes. When traveling, passengers can wear anti-virus or light and breathable pants to prevent mosquito bites. Otherwise, the chances of getting malaria and dengue fever are higher. Visitors to Malaysia should take some medicines for treating tropical diseases, such as fever, diarrhea, swelling and pain, in case of emergency. There are state hospitals and private hospitals in all states of Malaysia, and clinics are also common. Medical staff are of high quality and advanced equipment. In case of persistent high fever and diarrhea, you should seek medical attention in time to avoid delaying the illness and bringing serious consequences. The treatment cost of foreign citizens in Malaysia is slightly higher than that of Malaysian citizens, but it is not expensive.

Malaysian insurance companies generally do not provide insurance for short-term tourists. It is best for passengers to apply for relevant travel insurance in China to prevent accidents.

Local customs and regulations

Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy country, mainly composed of Malays, Chinese and Indians. More than 90% Malays believe in Islam, Chinese believe in Buddhism and Taoism, and Indians believe in Hinduism. The Malaysian Constitution clearly stipulates that Islam is the official religion of Malaysia. Muslims in Malaysia are mostly Sunnis. The customs and habits of China and Indians are basically the same as those of their motherland. Malay customs are very unique.

(1) address

Malays don't have fixed surnames, so they don't use surnames. Malay names can be divided into two parts. The first part is their names, separated by "bin" or "binti" and sometimes omitted. The second part is the name of their father. Man: Use "Bin" in the middle and "Binti" in the lady (Bindi).

In informal situations, the more intimate names for the younger generation are Adik or dik (pronounced Adik or Dish), which means brother or sister, and the names can be omitted. For older men, it can be called pakkik (pronounced ba qi), which means uncle; For women, it can be called Makcik (pronounced Ma Qi), which means aunt.

In daily life, Encik (sound: En Jie) is used to address men, meaning Mr. So-and-so. Cik (sound: Jie) is used to address women, meaning Ms. So-and-so.

In more formal occasions, you can use Pu an (end) to address men and Puan (cloth bend) to address women. In addition, people with titles can call them directly or add their own names to them. Like Datuk and Tansley.

(2) Meeting ceremony

The traditional Malay greeting ceremony is very unique. When they meet, they will hold each other's hands with both hands and rub each other, and then move their right hands to their hearts. For unfamiliar women, don't just reach out and ask for a handshake. Men should nod or bow slightly to women and take the initiative to make oral greetings. But now Western handshake is the most common greeting in Malaysia, which can be used by Malays, China or Indians.

(3) Catering

Malays avoid eating pork and drinking alcohol. When dining in a Malay restaurant, if you see a big kettle on the dining table, don't mistake it for a teapot for drinking water. In fact, the water in it is used for washing hands. Malays usually grasp food with their right hands, so washing hands before and after meals is the etiquette at Malay table.

(4) Visit

In Malaysia, you must take off your shoes before entering the homes of Malays, China or Indians, unless the owner allows you. When visiting a Malay family, if the host arranges to sit on a mat on the floor, men should sit cross-legged while women should sit with their legs tilted to the left.

(5) Clothing

The traditional clothes of Malay men and women are: men wear collarless shirts, trousers, short sarong around their waists, a "loose ancient" hat and leather shoes. A lady's dress is also a blouse and sarong, as wide as a robe, and is covered with a monochromatic bright scarf. In Malaysia, people generally don't wear yellow clothes except members of the royal family. Nowadays, for the convenience of work, migrant workers generally wear light-colored suits, and only wear traditional clothes when they come home from work or visit relatives and friends or major festivals. On various formal occasions, men can wear long-sleeved Buddy shirts in addition to national costumes or suits. Batty shirt is a long-sleeved shirt made of batik cloth, which is thin and cool. Now it has gradually replaced the traditional Malay costume and become Malaysia's "national costume".

(6) Visit the mosque

Malay Muslims are generally devout and pray five times a day. Mosques are places where Muslims hold religious ceremonies. When opening to the outside world, women should wear robes and headscarves, otherwise they will be rejected. When visiting the mosque, you must dress neatly. Women are not allowed to wear clothes that show their arms or legs. You must take off your shoes before entering the tour.

(seven) other taboos or etiquette.

Don't point your index finger at others. If you want to indicate the direction, you can only use your thumb. Don't use your left hand when greeting, shaking hands, giving gifts or receiving things with Malays. It is disrespectful to pick up things or say hello with your left hand. Malays are afraid of people touching their heads. No one can touch anyone's head except the teacher or the religious ceremony. Don't show your feet in front of others. Pointing them at others is an insult.