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In association with Businesstravelogue.com,
the Civility Group Inc presents executive business reports on
Malaysia.
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Malaysia
The one important thing to
remember about Malaysia is that it is a mixture
of cultures that are coexisting in a stable
manner. This does not mean there aren't
disagreements between the cultures, but it is
generally accepted that Malaysians have learnt to
respect and live successfully with the diversity
in its society. Malaysians are proud their
country and the success they have succeeded in
attaining. However, they still generally identify
themselves first with respect to their ethnic
background ahead of identifying themselves as
Malaysian.
The three main cultures
within the society are the Malays (59% of the
population), the Chinese (32%) and the Indians
(9%). You also have the Dayaks, Kadazans,
Kenyahs, Meanaus and Muruts. The Chinese have
traditionally had the economic power in Malaysia,
but many years ago following a traumatic period
of race riots, the government implemented
programs to positively encourage the raising of
living standards of the less privileged within
Malaysian society. These programs have been
viewed by the Chinese as discrimination against
them. Nevertheless, it has generally been
regarded as successful with Malays and other
groups attaining greater economic power within
the society.
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Malaysian
Business Etiquette and Protocol |
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Networking
Businesswomen
Protocols, Business Cards, Introductions.
Making Appointments
Time for appointment.
Business hours.
Gift giving.
Dress
Restaurant Dress.
Invitation to visit.
Who Pays?
Conversation Topics
Tipping.
~ 2900 words
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Malaysian
Do's
& Don'ts |
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Physical
Gestures that should or shouldn't be used
to avoid offence,
Cultural Do's and Don'ts,
Manners,
Taboos
and Customs.
~1300 words
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Malaysian
Food & Drink Issues |
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Dining
Etiquette and Entertaining,
Do's and don'ts when dining, Manners.
Types of eating establishments.
~2400 words
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Malaysian
Negotiation Issues |
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What to expect,
How to negotiate.
Etiquette. and Manners when Negotiating.
Hints and Warnings in Negotiation.
~ 1800 words.
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Malaysian
Travel Issues |
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Seasons to
travel
Personal Safety
Precautions in Malaysia
Common tricks of criminals
Terrorist Activities.
Female Issues
Malaysian Toilets
Car Accidents
Dual citizenship
Souvenirs
Time zone.
Public Holidays
Festivals and Celebrations
Mains Power
We also include links to the major government travel
warning sites.
~ 1630 words
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