1. Customs
1.1. Malays -> handshake (malay women may not handshake with men) // bow
1.1.1. Chinese -> women extend hands first. // lower their eyes during greeting
1.1.1.1. Indian -> has to nod their heads with the opposite gender and smiles
1.2. Malays -> if invited, bring chocolate/pastries // no alcohol // x pig skin // avoid white wrapping paper as it symbolizes death
1.2.1. Chinese -> avoid giving sharp items // flowers are not allow as it is for the sicks/funeral
1.2.1.1. Indian -> Avoid giving frangipani as it is used in funeral wreaths // wrap in gifts in red, yellow, gree/bright colour brings good fortune
2. Holiday and Celebration
2.1. Hari Raya AidilFitri
2.1.1. Wesak
2.1.1.1. Chinese New Year
2.1.1.1.1. Deepavali
3. Business Etiquette
3.1. Dress Etiquette -> Men should wear suit, black pants, long-sleeve shirt and a neck tie. Women have more freedom regarding their dress style.
3.1.1. Handshake-> physical touch might seem inappropriate to the Muslims. For chinese business partners, it is appropriate to shake hands with a woman.
4. Religious Beliefs
4.1. We have to finish the food on our plates (they believe that if you dont, your future spouse will not be attractive)
4.1.1. Shatter a mirror and you'll have years of bad luck (breaking glass and cleaning after it is a mess. If something is unpleasent, you won't know what is it.)
4.1.1.1. "Touch wood!" (It can be considered a way to detect the ones we love from being so negative in their thinking)
5. Level of Education
5.1. Primary, Secondary, College, University
5.1.1. Exams syllabus -> SPM, PT3, STPM
5.2. Certificate and diploma education from age 17+ onwards
5.2.1. Teacher education at Teacher Training Institutes from age 17+ onwards
5.2.1.1. Postgraduates studies (master's degree or PhD studies after aquiring a bachelor's degree)