The Guide
From The Report: Malaysia 2014
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This chapter features useful information for visitors to Malaysia, including suggested hotels, contact information for government ministries, business associations, foreign missions and other important resources, and facts about language, visas, etiquette and other useful tips. It also includes a features piece navigating the use of titles in Malaysian society.

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Title matters: Navigating the use of honorifics and their lineage
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Those who have spent more than a week in Malaysia will have certainly noticed the long titles commanded by one of the country’s nine royal families or will have asked themselves what is the difference between Dato and Datuk, Tun and Tunku. Ask a local and more often than not they too will have great difficulty breaking the code. There is a method behind the mayhem, however, and the topic, while confusing, can shed some light on the structuring of Malaysian society. Origins Honorifics in Malaysian…

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Facts for visitors: Things to know before you visit Malaysia
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Dress Malay men often elect to wear traditional garb on Fridays, known as batik, while Malay women generally wear a kebaya and hijab that cover them from head to toe. The kebaya and hijab usually come in a myriad of different colours and patterns. Western-style attire is generally worn by the other two principal groups and is acceptable for expats, but women should adhere to a conservative dress code when venturing out into rural areas. Exposing arms and legs should be avoided in formal situations. Etiquette Malaysia’s…