ABOUT MALAYSIA...............................................................

Malaysia
Malaysia is one of the finest examples of cultural diversity and unity . Indians, Chinese, Malays and the original inhabitants Sabah and Sarawak live together inn harmony. Generally people are friendly and their traditional hospitality is warm. Well behaving visitors can easily win the heart of people there. Malaysian gives more respect to senior people. When you visit an Malaysian home don't forget to greet the elder member of a family first. Pointing finger on somebody is a sign of rudeness, don't do it. Remove shoes, when you enter in to a home or worship place.

History
As most of the other Asian countries, Malaysia has a colonial past. The nation gained freedom from The British on August 31, 1957 as Federation of Malaysia and with the subsequent entry of Sabah and Sarawak Malaysia was formed in 1963. The multi cultural and multi racial built of the country is the result of long term interaction with the people from other parts of world. The population of Malaysia is comprised of the immigrants Mainly from India, China, Indonesia etc

Dress code
Modest and informal clothing is accepted everywhere. As Malaysia is predominantly a Muslim country conservative dress will be highly appreciated. Women should not wear shorts or skirt or shorts or the apparels of the kind.

Language.
Bahasa Malaysia is the National language of Malaysia. English, Chinese, Tamil, Hindi etc can be used for communication.

Accommodation
The country's cities and major towns have a wide range of accommodation to suit all tastes and budgets. Most international-class hotels cater to total living requirements and as such, one can easily find restaurants, entertainment outlets and fitness centers within the hotel complex.
Several resort hotels even have adjoining golf courses and theme parks with special privileges accorded to hotel guests. Family outings in these hotels can be a practical yet fun-filled activity. Malaysia is also an excellent destination for romantic getaways, especially for honeymooners seeking an idyllic tropical retreat with modern amenities. The country's award-winning island resorts are paradises waiting to be discovered.