What is important to know before leaving for Malaysia?

Despite the fact that over the past decades there have been more foreigners in Malaysia, this country still remains exotic and unexplored for most of us.

 New traditions, rules of etiquette and social norms - all this will have to get used to a student who is going to study in Malaysia. How to prepare for moving to this country? What is worth knowing in advance? Read in our article ...

 Taste preferences

 Prepare for the fact that in Malaysia you may need to change your taste preferences. The cuisine here is varied, but mostly Asian. Most of the students buy food from local fast foods and hawkers. It is here that you can inexpensively buy a portion of delicious and high-quality traditional noodles or rice.

 Let's say right away that in the country they cook with a lot of spices, and in local catering you rarely find dishes with pork. By the way, for vegetarians in Malaysia - just paradise. The same rice, noodles, a wide variety of fruits and vegetables are available to everyone here!

 Decency

 Malaysia is, first of all, an Asian country. Representatives of different nationalities and religions live here, and yet there are some generally accepted norms of behavior and communication in Malaysia.

 For example, it is customary here to take off your shoes when entering someone's house, and it is not customary to refuse the treats and soft drinks offered by the owners. And also, in Malaysia, you should not take food with your left hand and touch someone's head - this is perceived as an insult.

 In general, in Malaysia, it is worthwhile to behave with good manners and restraint. Avoid revealing and emphatically sexy outfits, do not advertise your bad habits, do not kiss on the street and do not sunbathe topless. No wonder, because 60% of local residents are Muslim!

 Service features

 Perhaps in Malaysia you will be surprised by the local service. For example, taxi drivers here are not very respectful of traffic signs (even when they are carrying passengers!), And waiters wait for an order without leaving your table and, literally, “standing over your soul”.

 There is no disrespect here - it is customary in Malaysia. By the way, restaurants here may not have knives or other utensils, because in the country it has been customary for centuries to eat with your hands.

 Necessary things

 When going to Malaysia, make sure to take your essentials with you. In particular, don't forget light summer clothes and a few swimwear. Remember, girls should go for off-the-shoulder clothing, especially if you are going to live and study outside of major cities. It is also worth taking a first aid kit with you, which will contain insect bite repellent and pills to improve digestion (who knows how your stomach will react to unusual food?).

 And finally, be sure to take your camera with you - the beauty of Malaysia is worthy of being captured on camera! Just do not forget to purchase an adapter in advance, because in Malaysia, sockets of an unusual British type are used.

 Communication with Aboriginal people

 The Malays are friendly and open-minded people. In Malaysia, at every step you will be greeted with friendly smiles and kind words, so the same will be expected of you. Do not worry, you will have few reasons for stress here - the whole country leads a measured and rather imposing lifestyle.

 Finding friends in Malaysia is also not difficult. Firstly, the vast majority of local residents are fluent in English, and, secondly, the Malays are always open to communication. By the way, Malays are active users of the Internet and social networks. According to statistics, 90% of local residents with access to the global network are registered on Facebook! So, keeping in touch with new acquaintances will not be difficult.