1 Week in Malaysia!, Help me plan my trip :) Options

[Prau123]

I may go to Malaysia one of these days, but where do I go and what do I do for one week? I will probably visit KL and just stay in the peninsula. Please help me plan my itinerary. Thanks

I'm open to any type of activity and appreciate all types of places. I appreciate the touristy spots, historical places, the city, the provinces, nature, the beach, and etc. Don't limit yourself. Don't be ashamed of places that you may think the average tourist will not appreciate, as I appreciate the authentic side of any country.

This post has been edited by Prau123: Jan 30 2011, 09:25 PM

[fadlee]

maybe you could start by reading some of the travelblogs like this site here: http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/blogs-page-1.html

a little research based on people's experiences may help you a bit or two.

[Prau123]

maybe you could start by reading some of the travelblogs like this site here: http://www.travelblog.org/Asia/Malaysia/blogs-page-1.html

a little research based on people's experiences may help you a bit or two.

Thanks, I tried planning a trip once. It didn't go through, because I was out of time. But I was planning to go to KL and Malacca. When I was in Singapore, I wanted to cross over to Malaysia, but I'm not sure if there is a fully developed tourism just across the border. I could see some hotels, but I'm not sure how developed the resorts were. And I wasn't so sure how to get there.

I know that the Borneo side has an ancient forest, the oldest in the world actually.

[yana19384]

what kind of places u want to visit? our islands? beaches? exploring food?
historical places?

[ocrapdm]

what kind of places u want to visit? our islands? beaches? exploring food?
historical places?

How is JB compared to SG or KL?

[yana19384]

i dont really like KL cos its hot n congested and traffic jam everywhere,,n living there is like spending half your day in car n road
in jb i dont think think the food is that good n theres nowhere to visit in the town area itself
in johor, a better option for one day breakaway would be in this new place somewhere nearby nusajaya i think but its not fully open to public and not fully functioning yet
for food experience..u should visit pontian for cheap seafood but very yummy..its a long drive in kampung to get there but its worth it

[ocrapdm]

i dont really like KL cos its hot n congested and traffic jam everywhere,,n living there is like spending half your day in car n road
in jb i dont think think the food is that good n theres nowhere to visit in the town area itself
in johor, a better option for one day breakaway would be in this new place somewhere nearby nusajaya i think but its not fully open to public and not fully functioning yet
for food experience..u should visit pontian for cheap seafood but very yummy..its a long drive in kampung to get there but its worth it

Oh OK! But are there any nice natural tourist spots (mountains, hill stations, caves, etc.) you can recommend within Johor state?

Is Pahang or Melaka state far from SG?

Thanks.

[layersuck]

Thanks, I tried planning a trip once. It didn't go through, because I was out of time. But I was planning to go to KL and Malacca. When I was in Singapore, I wanted to cross over to Malaysia, but I'm not sure if there is a fully developed tourism just across the border. I could see some hotels, but I'm not sure how developed the resorts were. And I wasn't so sure how to get there.

I know that the Borneo side has an ancient forest, the oldest in the world actually.

you should visit Sarawak Borneo catch a flight from JB or Singapore go to Kuching. Go to Santubong visit the Cultural Village, Add to this it is where " Sarawak Law" wrote and finalize by Alfred Russel Wallace on "Theory of Origin of Species" . Wallace's " Sarawak Law " paper made such an impression on the famous geologist Charles Darwin.

Orang Utan in Semenggoh or further to Miri visit Niah Cave, Mulu Cave. Other than that visit Shell Petroleum birth Place yes it is in Miri.

[Crystallised Dre...]

Hi Prau! Glad to know you're planning to come over and visit our country. I hope you'll have a good time here Are you travelling alone or with some friends? I guess from the sound of it you're coming over alone?

Well I'm from the East Malaysian state of Sarawak, on that ancient island of Borneo... still living here. However I have been to several states in the peninsular. Unfortunately most of the trips I made there were for official reasons so I did not get to explore as much as I wanted, but I enjoyed myself nonetheless. So for the moment I can only suggest what I have experienced... as well as some Wikitravel+miscellaneous articles for the states I've visited... maybe in the succeeding posts I'll be able to gather much more information on other places to see in peninsular Malaysia. Malaysia certainly has a lot to offer for the traveller!

But before that...


* Tips for travelling to Malaysia:
1) Look for the night/weekend markets! There will be a wide variety of stuff on sale; exotic, eccentric, kitsch, pirated, etc. Erotic? I don't know. Maybe you'll have to find that out for yourself. :P There are plenty of herbal aphrodisiacs though... Tongkat Ali for guys and Kacip Fatimah for the ladies (Peninsular Malaysia) and Gambir (East Malaysia).

2) Eat at hawker/mamak stalls! Ditch the posh restaurants... go to where the regular locals hang out. Most of the best and signature Malaysian dishes are made and eaten at open-air hawker stalls. It may be noisy, stuffy, crowded and smoky, but that's what adds to the experience. Malaysians of all races, religions and social status hang out here. Malaysian university students will always speak of lepak-ing (hanging out) at mamak stalls. A mamak is an Indian Muslim... he is the one twisting and slapping your roti canai. And make sure to order your roti canai with teh tarik (pulled tea) - a signature Malaysian drink.

The local kopitiams (coffeshops) are also a classic hang-out spot, and a great place to relax and observe while enjoying your cup of coffee, and maybe eavesdrop on local gossips and going-ons.

3) Malaysians overseas will tell you that the one thing they miss most about Malaysia is the food. Eating is a national hobby, so you are expected to indulge in it. So try as many Malaysian dishes as you can! Speaking of which... I should update the Malaysian Food Scene thread.

4) Malaysian taxi drivers are unfortunately known for ripping off customers. So always take a metered taxi (you'll see "Teksi Bermeter" (Metered Taxi) or something like that on the sign). Even so, it doesn't stop there... before you enter the taxi, confirm the price with the driver first so he wouldn't be able to find some sneaky way to rip you off. Malaysian taxis are red and yellow in colour - occasionally there may be some 'private taxi' drivers (i.e. people making a living being an alternate taxi driver using their own cars) approaching you... it's advisable to just take the normal taxis. We took a private taxi once and fortunately the driver was very friendly, but he used some dodgy shortcuts.

5) Beware of pickpockets and snatch thiefs. It's a common precaution but Malaysia is currently having a problem with snatch thiefs - i.e. people coming up to you on a motorcycle and grabbing your bag. Foreigners are unfortunately not excluded from being victims of the crime. So make sure to not put your wallet at your back pants pocket... and it's advisable to carry your bag on the opposite shoulder/hand when walking by the side of the road. Gold jewelry is also a prime target so try not to wear any expensive-looking bling.

And of course, don't walk in dark/secluded alleys... always go where the crowd is.

6) As usual... no recreational drugs. Not even a milligramme.

7) Malaysia has another official language - Manglish. That's either short for Malaysian English, or maybe more accurately Mangled English. It's basically English with some Chinese, Malay and Indian words thrown in - a reflection of Malaysia's multicultural society. But with foreigners we'll spare them the torture and (try to) speak standard English... but here is where we'd make the occasional lapse so don't be surprised to hear the notorious 'lah' at the end of our sentences. Can't help it! Just so you know!

8) And most important of all - enjoy! It's not just about going places but also experiencing the society, and hopefully you'll enjoy your stay.


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Events Calendar
Malaysia has many festivals and I'm not sure when exactly you're coming over to Malaysia, but Chinese New Year is coming soon. We Malaysians have this interesting concept called 'open houses' where during festivals almost anyone and everyone are invited to come over to our houses and feast on the food. Of course it's always handy to have Malaysian acquaintances who can bring you to these open houses so it wouldn't be so awkward, but if you don't know any Malaysian in real life don't worry - there's the national-level Chinese New Year Open House Celebration coming up on the 13th of February in the state of Perak.

http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/events/default.asp

This post has been edited by Crystallised Dream: Jan 31 2011, 09:30 PM

[yana19384]

@prau : ^those are actually good tips for foreigners visiting malaysia

@ocra : melaka is about 3 hours drive from JB...pahang is 5 hours drive away
in jb itself theres this nice place for picnic with friend/family in taman bandar..full of greens
we have a beautiful waterfall here i forgot what the place is called will check for u n let u know but but its rainy season now
while in kuantan (pahang), we have nice beach n one of the spots for windsurfing and surfing n its a seafood heaven
but its not a good time to visit kuantan now bcos its raining there too now..good time to go will be march
in melaka u should not miss our Jonker Street on weekend night because u get to enjoy both the street (full of the oldest architecture and night markets and local food)
or u can enjoy the buildings better during the day but it will be very hot

[jonathanrhino]

Yana and CD, I got plans to go to Kuching this July...can you please recommend places to see/food to eat there.

[swingdoctor]

@prau : ^those are actually good tips for foreigners visiting malaysia

@ocra : melaka is about 3 hours drive from JB...pahang is 5 hours drive away
in jb itself theres this nice place for picnic with friend/family in taman bandar..full of greens
we have a beautiful waterfall here i forgot what the place is called will check for u n let u know but but its rainy season now
while in kuantan (pahang), we have nice beach n one of the spots for windsurfing and surfing n its a seafood heaven
but its not a good time to visit kuantan now bcos its raining there too now..good time to go will be march
in melaka u should not miss our Jonker Street on weekend night because u get to enjoy both the street (full of the oldest architecture and night markets and local food)
or u can enjoy the buildings better during the day but it will be very hot

Best mee rebus I've ever had is in JB. A place called Zainal's opposite the Catholic Cathedral, Jalan Kris in Taman Sri Tebrau, their nasi padang is also very good though a bit pricy. Best otak otak is in Jalan Storey, their mee siam is not bad too but, I don't know if its halal. Stulang at night is a nice walk and if the jagung guy or the tahu bakar guy guy is there even better. The pasar tani at the stadium is not bad for food. I don't know wehre to get nice satay anymore though. Yana, any ideas?

[Prau123]

what kind of places u want to visit? our islands? beaches? exploring food?
historical places?

Everything that's good in Malaysia, and I know Malaysia has a lot to offer

i dont really like KL cos its hot n congested and traffic jam everywhere,,n living there is like spending half your day in car n road
in jb i dont think think the food is that good n theres nowhere to visit in the town area itself
in johor, a better option for one day breakaway would be in this new place somewhere nearby nusajaya i think but its not fully open to public and not fully functioning yet
for food experience..u should visit pontian for cheap seafood but very yummy..its a long drive in kampung to get there but its worth it

Thanks for the info. Little tidbits of information do help.

you should visit Sarawak Borneo catch a flight from JB or Singapore go to Kuching. Go to Santubong visit the Cultural Village, Add to this it is where " Sarawak Law" wrote and finalize by Alfred Russel Wallace on "Theory of Origin of Species" . Wallace's " Sarawak Law " paper made such an impression on the famous geologist Charles Darwin.

Orang Utan in Semenggoh or further to Miri visit Niah Cave, Mulu Cave. Other than that visit Shell Petroleum birth Place yes it is in Miri.

That's great stuff there. I'll have to look into each one that you mentioned; a little bit of education, history, and nature in that itinerary. The Cultural Village, and Niah Cave and Mulu Cave sound interesting.

Hi Prau! Glad to know you're planning to come over and visit our country. I hope you'll have a good time here Are you travelling alone or with some friends? I guess from the sound of it you're coming over alone?

Well I'm from the East Malaysian state of Sarawak, on that ancient island of Borneo... still living here. However I have been to several states in the peninsular. Unfortunately most of the trips I made there were for official reasons so I did not get to explore as much as I wanted, but I enjoyed myself nonetheless. So for the moment I can only suggest what I have experienced... as well as some Wikitravel+miscellaneous articles for the states I've visited... maybe in the succeeding posts I'll be able to gather much more information on other places to see in peninsular Malaysia. Malaysia certainly has a lot to offer for the traveller!

But before that...


* Tips for travelling to Malaysia:
1) Look for the night/weekend markets! There will be a wide variety of stuff on sale; exotic, eccentric, kitsch, pirated, etc. Erotic? I don't know. Maybe you'll have to find that out for yourself. :P There are plenty of herbal aphrodisiacs though... Tongkat Ali for guys and Kacip Fatimah for the ladies (Peninsular Malaysia) and Gambir (East Malaysia).

2) Eat at hawker/mamak stalls! Ditch the posh restaurants... go to where the regular locals hang out. Most of the best and signature Malaysian dishes are made and eaten at open-air hawker stalls. It may be noisy, stuffy, crowded and smoky, but that's what adds to the experience. Malaysians of all races, religions and social status hang out here. Malaysian university students will always speak of lepak-ing (hanging out) at mamak stalls. A mamak is an Indian Muslim... he is the one twisting and slapping your roti canai. And make sure to order your roti canai with teh tarik (pulled tea) - a signature Malaysian drink.

The local kopitiams (coffeshops) are also a classic hang-out spot, and a great place to relax and observe while enjoying your cup of coffee, and maybe eavesdrop on local gossips and going-ons.

3) Malaysians overseas will tell you that the one thing they miss most about Malaysia is the food. Eating is a national hobby, so you are expected to indulge in it. So try as many Malaysian dishes as you can! Speaking of which... I should update the Malaysian Food Scene thread.

4) Malaysian taxi drivers are unfortunately known for ripping off customers. So always take a metered taxi (you'll see "Teksi Bermeter" (Metered Taxi) or something like that on the sign). Even so, it doesn't stop there... before you enter the taxi, confirm the price with the driver first so he wouldn't be able to find some sneaky way to rip you off. Malaysian taxis are red and yellow in colour - occasionally there may be some 'private taxi' drivers (i.e. people making a living being an alternate taxi driver using their own cars) approaching you... it's advisable to just take the normal taxis. We took a private taxi once and fortunately the driver was very friendly, but he used some dodgy shortcuts.

5) Beware of pickpockets and snatch thiefs. It's a common precaution but Malaysia is currently having a problem with snatch thiefs - i.e. people coming up to you on a motorcycle and grabbing your bag. Foreigners are unfortunately not excluded from being victims of the crime. So make sure to not put your wallet at your back pants pocket... and it's advisable to carry your bag on the opposite shoulder/hand when walking by the side of the road. Gold jewelry is also a prime target so try not to wear any expensive-looking bling.

And of course, don't walk in dark/secluded alleys... always go where the crowd is.

6) As usual... no recreational drugs. Not even a milligramme.

7) Malaysia has another official language - Manglish. That's either short for Malaysian English, or maybe more accurately Mangled English. It's basically English with some Chinese, Malay and Indian words thrown in - a reflection of Malaysia's multicultural society. But with foreigners we'll spare them the torture and (try to) speak standard English... but here is where we'd make the occasional lapse so don't be surprised to hear the notorious 'lah' at the end of our sentences. Can't help it! Just so you know!

8) And most important of all - enjoy! It's not just about going places but also experiencing the society, and hopefully you'll enjoy your stay.


-------


Events Calendar
Malaysia has many festivals and I'm not sure when exactly you're coming over to Malaysia, but Chinese New Year is coming soon. We Malaysians have this interesting concept called 'open houses' where during festivals almost anyone and everyone are invited to come over to our houses and feast on the food. Of course it's always handy to have Malaysian acquaintances who can bring you to these open houses so it wouldn't be so awkward, but if you don't know any Malaysian in real life don't worry - there's the national-level Chinese New Year Open House Celebration coming up on the 13th of February in the state of Perak.

http://www.tourismmalaysia.gov.my/en/events/default.asp

Wow, I'm impressed. This is the best pre-trip synopsis I could ever ask for. I usually like to travel with my family and friends, but if no one wants to go with me, then I'll go to Malaysia by myself. Can't wait for everyone.

1) Not my style, but interesting though
2 & 3) Now that's more like it. Eating the food the locals eat. Getting to know the culture, and spending time with the locals. I've tried a Malaysian restaurant here in the States before up in Portland, Oregon. It was very good, and it was owned by a Malaysian. Unfortunately, there's not too many Malaysian restaurants where I live in California, so when I do go to Malaysia, I'll be spending a lot of time eating. I think that's one of the hallmarks of Malaysian culture especially since it's a diversity of cultures. Those restaurants you mentioned sound really interesting too.
4) I will be watching those taxi meters very carefully. Thanks for the color of the taxis, that's actually very important.
5) I will remember to keep my watch in the hotel, and carry very little cash.
6) I will love Malaysia, but I don't want to be spending 20 years in a Malaysian jail cell, or any jail cell of any country. I don't do drugs anyways
7) The Malays in Singapore spoke great English. I was impressed. It made my American English sound bad. Usually American English is scratchy and choppy.
8) I hope to enjoy it. I have friends that have gone to Malaysia, and they say it's really nice. Usually, they take a more international tour, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and etc., but I prefer to spend time in one country, and immerse myself in the culture.

I do have one question though, what are the proper manners and attire in a predominantly Muslim country, in this case Malaysia, for males and females? I've never been to a Muslim country before, not even the Muslim portion of the Philippines.

Thanks again for the all the advices.

Best mee rebus I've ever had is in JB. A place called Zainal's opposite the Catholic Cathedral, Jalan Kris in Taman Sri Tebrau, their nasi padang is also very good though a bit pricy. Best otak otak is in Jalan Storey, their mee siam is not bad too but, I don't know if its halal. Stulang at night is a nice walk and if the jagung guy or the tahu bakar guy guy is there even better. The pasar tani at the stadium is not bad for food. I don't know wehre to get nice satay anymore though. Yana, any ideas?

Thanks for mentioning those things. I'll be researching into them. Any information helps.

[yana19384]

Yana and CD, I got plans to go to Kuching this July...can you please recommend places to see/food to eat there.

i think CD knows it better..ive never been to sarawak but do not miss Sipadan Island when u get there!

Best mee rebus I've ever had is in JB. A place called Zainal's opposite the Catholic Cathedral, Jalan Kris in Taman Sri Tebrau, their nasi padang is also very good though a bit pricy. Best otak otak is in Jalan Storey, their mee siam is not bad too but, I don't know if its halal. Stulang at night is a nice walk and if the jagung guy or the tahu bakar guy guy is there even better. The pasar tani at the stadium is not bad for food. I don't know wehre to get nice satay anymore though. Yana, any ideas?

sorry darling but this place has been moved to somewhere i dunno where it is...when i first got here 2 years ago one of my friend told me of this place and we went looking for it but its not there anymore

This post has been edited by yana19384: Feb 1 2011, 01:49 AM

[Crystallised Dre...]

I do have one question though, what are the proper manners and attire in a predominantly Muslim country, in this case Malaysia, for males and females? I've never been to a Muslim country before, not even the Muslim portion of the Philippines.

Thanks again for the all the advices.

No problem! And English is one of our official languages so it's widely spoken here too. Even if you go to the villages you'll still be able to communicate in conversational English with those in their 40s/50s and below.

Well actually while Malaysia is a Muslim country things are not that extreme or conservative here on a casual level especially in the cities. I have Muslim friends who are way more liberal than me! Of course, there would still be some social etiquettes:

1) Guidebooks say you don't offer a handshake to a Muslim woman. Well actually you can, although in the rural areas a very light, brief handshake (in fact hardly a shake) would suffice.

2) Cheek-to-cheek kissing is not a common form of greeting here, although women may do it. Never for the men!

3) Do not point directly at people, especially with your forefinger or any other objects. It's considered rude. Use the thumb to point instead.

4) When in people's houses and you have to walk by those who are sitting down or need them to give way, slowly walk past with with a bow and an arm extended vertically down before you. Do not walk over people's legs.

5) No Public Show of Affection.

6) When eating with a group of people older than you, let the older ones take their food first. Sometimes they may invite you to eat first, so then it'll be alright to start - but it's always nice to show respect to the elders.

7) Take off your shoes before entering a house.

8) Refer to those older than you as Mr/Ms/Mrs followed by their first name (because usually in Malaysia we do not have family names unlike the Chinese or Westerners; our last names are usually our fathers' first name) unless they insist you drop the titles. Or if you don't know their names, Sir/Mam. More intimately you may refer to them as Uncle/Aunty ___, or when speaking to them directly you may call them Uncle/Aunty. You can also use Uncle/Aunty to address older strangers you meet on the street when asking directions etc. And 'boss' to the male shop proprietor/the man preparing your food at hawker stalls. You're not obliged to, but it's a fun way to interact and show respect at the same time - don't be surprised to hear that they'll address you as 'boss' too sometimes!

9) Always receive gifts with both hands, similarly when giving them.

10) We don't usually tip in Malaysia. Tipping is more common in restaurants (not coffeeshops/food courts), but even so we are not in a habit to tip so you're not obliged to. Although I'm sure it would always be appreciated.

11) In Malaysia we usually eat either with our hands, or with a pair of chopsticks, or with a fork and a spoon. A knife-and-fork set is uncommon. When eating with your hand, use the right hand instead of the left.




Attire:
1) When visiting mosques, for the men: no shorts, no sleeveless tops. Similarly for the ladies, and no short skirts. And they have to wear headscarves. A safe casual attire would be a pair of jeans a normal t-shirt for both genders. As in all places of worship; decent attire.

2) Basically the rule is just respectable clothing that does not show too much flesh especially in villages. It's more relaxed in the cities and trends are allowed, just see how the locals dress. The state of Kelantan is more conservative however.

3) At beaches: Bikinis are okay. Well plenty of tourists wear itsy-bitsy bikinis at beaches... tourists are forgiven but it's always nice to see a bikini that does not bare one's buttcheeks! On that note, locals have no qualms about going into the water with their shorts on, or even fully-clothed, although it's less to do with being conservative and more for the fact that we are too lazy to buy swimsuits.






This post has been edited by Crystallised Dream: Feb 1 2011, 03:15 AM

[Prau123]

No problem! And English is one of our official languages so it's widely spoken here too. Even if you go to the villages you'll still be able to communicate in conversational English with those in their 40s/50s and below.

Well actually while Malaysia is a Muslim country things are not that extreme or conservative here on a casual level especially in the cities. I have Muslim friends who are way more liberal than me! Of course, there would still be some social etiquettes:

1) Guidebooks say you don't offer a handshake to a Muslim woman. Well actually you can, although in the rural areas a very light, brief handshake (in fact hardly a shake) would suffice.

2) Cheek-to-cheek kissing is not a common form of greeting here, although women may do it. Never for the men!

3) Do not point directly at people, especially with your forefinger or any other objects. It's considered rude. Use the thumb to point instead.

4) When in people's houses and you have to walk by those who are sitting down or need them to give way, slowly walk past with with a bow and an arm extended vertically down before you. Do not walk over people's legs.

5) No Public Show of Affection.

6) When eating with a group of people older than you, let the older ones take their food first. Sometimes they may invite you to eat first, so then it'll be alright to start - but it's always nice to show respect to the elders.

7) Take off your shoes before entering a house.

8) Refer to those older than you as Mr/Ms/Mrs followed by their first name (because usually in Malaysia we do not have family names unlike the Chinese or Westerners; our last names are usually our fathers' first name) unless they insist you drop the titles. Or if you don't know their names, Sir/Mam. More intimately you may refer to them as Uncle/Aunty ___, or when speaking to them directly you may call them Uncle/Aunty. You can also use Uncle/Aunty to address older strangers you meet on the street when asking directions etc. And 'boss' to the male shop proprietor/the man preparing your food at hawker stalls. You're not obliged to, but it's a fun way to interact and show respect at the same time - don't be surprised to hear that they'll address you as 'boss' too sometimes!

9) Always receive gifts with both hands, similarly when giving them.

10) We don't usually tip in Malaysia. Tipping is more common in restaurants (not coffeeshops/food courts), but even so we are not in a habit to tip so you're not obliged to. Although I'm sure it would always be appreciated.

11) In Malaysia we usually eat either with our hands, or with a pair of chopsticks, or with a fork and a spoon. A knife-and-fork set is uncommon. When eating with your hand, use the right hand instead of the left.




Attire:
1) When visiting mosques, for the men: no shorts, no sleeveless tops. Similarly for the ladies, and no short skirts. And they have to wear headscarves. A safe casual attire would be a pair of jeans a normal t-shirt for both genders. As in all places of worship; decent attire.

2) Basically the rule is just respectable clothing that does not show too much flesh especially in villages. It's more relaxed in the cities and trends are allowed, just see how the locals dress. The state of Kelantan is more conservative however.

3) At beaches: Bikinis are okay. Well plenty of tourists wear itsy-bitsy bikinis at beaches... tourists are forgiven but it's always nice to see a bikini that does not bare one's buttcheeks! On that note, locals have no qualms about going into the water with their shorts on, or even fully-clothed, although it's less to do with being conservative and more for the fact that we are too lazy to buy swimsuits.

Thanks again for all of this information. I think I'm ready now to go to Malaysia.

1) It's great that I can shake a Malaysian lady's hand. I am glad that they are open to this.

2) I'll stick with the handshake, or even just a nod

3) I didn't know that. I've never seen anyone point with their thumbs. But we Filipinos point with our lips...a very strange cultural development on our part.

4) This rule makes sense to me. It's good to show respect.

5) PG-13 affection only

6) Another rule that makes sense to me.

7) My socks better match, and they better not have any holes.

8) Mr. and Mrs., remnants of the British past.

9) This rule I have to commit to memory. A bit formal.

10) When I was in Singapore, I noticed very little people tip at restaurants which I found strange. Thanks for this tip.

11) I like eating with my hands. I think Malaysian food is similar to Filipino food, and it's best eaten with our hands. Throw the fork and spoons and chopsticks away!

1) I'll remember this rule. Wouldn't want to offend anyone.

2) Sometimes people have this stereotype of Muslim countries. I'm glad Malaysia is more liberal compared to the others. I like to see people having a good time especially the women.

3) Malaysian women should not be lazy to buy swimsuits. They will enjoy the beach better that way especially for us men!


Whew...that took a while. I'll be taking a break from my computer for a few days as it will be getting fixed. Hope to see everyone in a few days.

This post has been edited by Prau123: Feb 2 2011, 12:03 AM

[layersuck]

Showcasing Manglish Cool!!

The Okay Song

[yana19384]

^thats a good one