2.2. can communicate in different languages but mainly in malay and english
2.3. and a whole load of school holiday
3. cultural aspect
3.1. National day known as : Hari Merdeka
3.2. Within the malaysian society there is a malay culture, chinese culture, indian culture, a eurasion culture along with indigenous group of the peninsula and north Borneo
4. business etiquettes
4.1. Meetings
4.2. - Most senior person enters first. This shows you respect the hierarchy - Customary for leaders to sit opposite each other around the table - Meetings may be conducted or continue over lunch and dinner.
5. Level of education
5.1. Similar to many developed country in the world, Malaysia adopts a system of 6+5+2 years of formal education.
5.2. Only primary education is compulsory in Malaysia where multilingual public schools, private schools and home educators co-exist side by side.
6. Religious and Beliefs
6.1. Malaysia is a Muslim majority country with significant religious minority populations of Buddhists, Christians, Hindus, and traditional Chinese religion practitioners.
6.2. The constitution declares Islam as a state religion, but it allows freedom of religion. There is a peaceful coexistence between religions and the major holy days for each religion is declared a national holiday in the country.
7. Custom
7.1. Indians: shake hands with same sex ,when it comes to opposite gender , they nod and smile as a sign of respect
7.2. Malay : Women are not allowed to shake hands with men Men may not shake hands with opposite gender ,instead they bow while placing their hand on their heart
7.3. Chinese :lower their eyes during greeting as a sign of respect Men and women may shake hands ,but women MUST extend their hand first
