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i stopped watching your videos, bc of kinda bullying of ur fans
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@@chocolatuzma6212 Hey sorry to hear that were just wokring through them all one by one.
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U don't have too, I was providing u more info about foreigner employment in Malaysia, from some living here for 15 yrs, studied here, had a business and working currently in a top notch multi national corp in Malaysia, but someone interfered attacking me that I am not respectful for you, u can check the comments in the video you made about jobs and income in Malaysia
If somebody gave you money in an envelope PLEASE don’t open the envelope right in front of them because it’s kind of awkward and “no manners” according to us not according to you. Same thing when somebody gives you a present or a gift DO NOT unwrap them immediately unless asked to do so.
No need to bow like Japanese. Just a slight nod as a sign of acknowledgment with right hand on your left chest ( greetings from the heart). Its an alternative handshake for those who dont wish to be touched ( be it becoz of religion, hygiene, covid etc.
11. If you are driving, don't honk unnecessary. Honking is the signal to take a fight.
omg..dis is a great point..just remembered we r not thailand,vietnam or indonesia..thats why when u guys in malaysia u barely hear the nonsense honking..
Definitely 😂 Especially in housing areas, if you honk repeatedly , you gonna see eyes staring at you from their window, people head popping out from the door, expecting fighting or dramas.
If you accidentally honk, hide under the steering. If your kid honk, you hide with the kid.
How do you "take" a fight ???
I thought it is to "start" a fight
@@TheMan-xp4cb pardon my English.
We address each other as brother, sister, uncle aunty i know western don't like being call as uncle or aunties. We treat all regardless of race or religion as family and teach our child to do So. We ourselves been taught so too.
Exactly
So keep saying it , don’t let westerners impose their culture on you , why we should follow their culture when we enter their countries but why don’t they ? They are very nice courtesy titles we use it in Kurdistan as well , keep using it , for muslim-majority countries using these words fixed firmly so we don’t need to change for the sake of westerners if they like it or not
Well Said bro
Yes, its just like showing respect to them
I agree. Having lived in the West for 7 years, they really don't like strangers calling them uncle, auntie, brother & sister 😁
In Malaysia, that is the default title you always say to everyone, and I really like it because it shows we are like one huge family 😍
In Malaysia, the do and don'ts for foreigners are very simple. As long as you try to follow the customs or manners, your host will feel happy, even if you make mistakes or are wrong. Politeness and civility always wins.
as a Malaysian i think most of us doesnt really care how tourists greet us, we don't force anyone to practice our culture either, just follow the rules i.e. clothing, PDA, no entry signs, no recording signs etc. you're good to go, one more thing that don't get offended when someone called you 'mat salleh' or 'negro' or 'uncle/auntie' that's how we used to apeak.😊
I do beg to differ on the N word because it is derogatory and they themselves don't like to be called that by anyone other than themselves. I teach my children never to use that (and also another K word which I'm sure you know), it is quite rude really calling/referring to someone in a term they don't like themselves. As they say, betulkan yang biasa, biasakan yang betul. ✌🏻
@@Lady.Lynn.Z I'm a type of person who will use the word based on it's definition, negro simply means 'black', keling is a term for an ethnic group that existed in history, you can't just erase them from the history just because some people feeling offended, they paid a lot of contributions in our history that's why a lot of places (i.e. masjid kapitan keling, tanjung keling) been given to them and still has their name on it until today. The problem here is people don't get enough education on such matters.
as a Syrian, costumes here are exactly the same. I don't have to do anything new LOL. I was relieved to know, it's exactly the same! hopefully it'll make things very smooth and easy for me. "I'm studying in Malaysia"
My question here why arabic people not sosial with local people? They just sosial with they own people.....at mosque i dont see arabic people, why? Especially during jumaah, where arabic people go?
@@narutokun5765 just shy lol
@@narutokun5765 i knew.. u must see a lot of Bangladeshi in the mosque rite.. huhu
@@kawankita330 yeah, i see bangla and pakistan many at mosque..... No arabian people.... I can see arabian stay with they own peoplec at bukit bintang, seri kembangan and serdang perdana area....to arabian, local people here is low class...
A lot of the things mentioned is mainly based on Islamic principles. But Malays are fantastic people and as you rightly said, very chilled, happy and relaxed.
i am Indian working and living in Singapore for nearly 15 years and have visited Malaysia at least 15-20 times. There are exceptions everywhere but i find Malay people one of the best in the world, humble, easing going, happy-go-lucky, respectful ,non-hypocrite. I may be a bit biased due to religious alignments but love them wholeheartedly. One complain though , they smoke a lot.
you will see those who smoke, but many more who does not.
The anti tobacco programme has worked actually. More than 15 years ago, you smell smoke everywhere. Nowadays I get a smoke free environment. And I avoid areas which has no rules.
And thank you for the positive comments on us Malays. I do hope more Malaysians themselves have the same opinion
Well you’re indian so idk where you get the idea to criticize other cultures
might i add.... when u go to someone house.. it is rude not to eat at their house bfore u leave... so make sure u eat at the house u r attending bfore u leave... even just a bite and a sip of the drink .. in fact some people love it if u eat everything they make... its make them happier... especialy elders
Assalamualaikum sister Saira Hayati me as Malaysian appreciate much your kind effortless updates and information and explanation to ppl fr new comers from other countries.. Keep up semoga Allah SWT permudahkan segala urusan anda dan murah rezeki anda.
We do talk about the 3Rs with close friends. If you are lucky to have close friends from your opposite race, do have that conversation. It helps we understand & respect each other more :)
Yup it is applicable to foreigners , for malaysian to malaysian probably it is ok since we are familiar with the topic and know which part is sensitive and which part is not.
Don't make it publicly or wrote on social media
@@user-st7ft3rb5i yeah.. that's right 👍🏼
In a Malay household, if you're walking in front of people, esp. the elderly, just slightly bend your upper body with your right hand extending slightly in front of you. It's polite and a sign of cultured upbringing.
Btw the greatest insult to a Malay is to be told one is "kurang ajar". Transliterally it means one is uncouth, uncultured, lacking in decorum. It reflects on one's upbringing and effectively it is therefore an insult to the parents - a double whammy'😢
If you don't like certain food just tell them you have allergic....most malays like to force you to eat the food they like. ( I'm malay..sonetimes I also feel annoyed too )Most Westerners don't like fish or dried fish..but in malaysia almost everybody eat fish ..
Indians also like to force you to eat their food. As a Chinese Malaysian, I find it amusing. I was scolded once by an Indian stall keeper for not eating enough rice 🤦
Also the finger. To point an object you can using index but not to a person. To do on a person can point using thumb fingers.
To add point 7, if you happen to go to Govt Agencies Office, there are a dresscode that you have to obey i.e you have to dress properly like no short pants, no sleeveless etc2
11. If u need help, do not hesitate to ask the locals for guidance. Since english is widely used here, most locals would happily help u out. If u encounter a "local" looking person but doesn't speak a word of english, they are likely a foreigner/immigrant workers from neighbouring asian countries. Not saying every Malaysian speaks english but there is a high chance that they do.
Jzk dear for the wonderful briefings . I had never thought to visit Malaysia but watching ur videos ... just want to get there... May Allah(s.w.t) protect all muslim states. Stay blessed always ❤ 10:41
Hi Saira. Love your enthusiasm of our country 😊😊😊 hope your mum and princess are settling in perfectly. Looking forward to more of your videos 😃😃😃
By the way, the proper pronounce for Malaysians are..."Malaysian" 😁
When you say "Malays" you are only addressing 60% of the population, the other 40% prefer "Malaysian Indian", "Malaysian Chinese", "Malaysian Iban", "Malaysian Kadazan" etc.
So for ease of addressing everyone here, we all say "Malaysian" 😃😃😃 we are in fact one big happy weird family (every sibling has their weirdness 😁😁😁)
You really fit well in our community appreciated your effort sister and for those who are interested she sound perfect❤️
Pretty good and comprehensive guide. One more to add, since we drive on the left side of the road, we also tend to walk on the left side of the pavement. So please do that when walking to avoid clashing into the opposite foot traffic.
Same with the escalator.. If you want to stand on an escalator, stand on the left.. The right side is for people who want to walk and overtake others. This is especially important in the MRT/LRT stations.
Exactly! Except err, in pasar malam. 😅
Hahah, I noticed this after 2 days of being the weird guy😅 and it didn’t help that I am very tall..
Agree. Also when you are jogging/brisk walking in a park. Keep to the left
Goodness me - 😂 will try
The last one about showing affection is to avoid kids to see thing they are not supposed to do. You know kids is like monkey see monkey do? And you would understand why we are so protective to our kids, and it works to middle ages generations. But now with internet explosions, we are not sure we could protect our kids like our parents does to us as all those things is what Islam teach us.
dont worry sister..as malay..i can tell u absolutely belong here in msia..we already fond of u..hope u get your visa..n stay with us forever😃
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Thank you so much 🙂
If i may correct you slightly on the greetings.
Ladies with ladies will offer handshakes with both hands together, then bring both hands to the chest (as like receiving your hands and taking them to the heart).
Children with adults will shake hands and bring the adults hands to their forehead or if with close relatives, kiss the hand.
Men with men will do the usual handshakes. The double hands is only with close relatives.
Opposites sex, yes hand to heart with a slight nod. Not so much of bowing.
Finally in business settings, handshakes are common between every one gents and ladies alike. But always allow the ladies to offer their hand first.
Correction, not to forehead but to the nose
Ah see i was saying as Muslims why would you bow to humans, only to Allah so that makes sense
For the sensitive topics, apart from the 3 Rs, its also quite sensitive for a foreigner coming from a 'richer' countries and bragging how everything is cheap here. Trust me, most Malaysians are so annoyed to hear that when we are working our butts off to make a decent living here despite being a professionals or holding multiple degrees. Our salary is just too low. A doctor here probably earning just more or less 1000pounds.
Agree! Dont be a bird man or bird woman… Cheap cheap here! Cheap cheap there! Cheap cheap everywhere! 😛
Old MC Donald has a farm... Eieio
Moreover it isn't as cheap as she says it is. She is giving out inaccurate info. Malaysia is definitely not as cheap as many other Asian countries
@@Sunshine-zi4nq She never said Malaysia is the cheapest of all Asia, that's an outright fitnah you're spreading right there. She was saying Malaysia is just like London culturally and physically, and on top of that, Malaysia is also cheaper than there. If all she wants is something cheaper, she could have gone to Thailand (sorry, not many other country in Asia is cheaper than us. Have you compared how much chicken and basic food costs in Indo and Philippines? We win easily. That's not even taking into acc of utilities and infrastructure) but that wouldn't accommodate her hijrah AND her background as someone that requires first world facilities/environment for her standard of living.
@@shinachikudidnthappen..mov9196 she has given numbers like how much you need to live there and its nonsense. I am in Malaysia every weekend , I should know. A snack plate in KFC already costs 20 Ringgit. How can anyone especially a foreigner survive on less than 3K which is what she is suggesting?
I agreed with u. And agreed with the comments about bow. Just nodded your head is well enough. Malaysian understood foreigners not get to used that. And don’t forget to smile. 😅. U smile u will get the same as Return. Any races loves smiling. When I was in Sydney then I am smiling then that Aussie guy said what are u smiling at lol oopsss lol 😂 they don’t like ppl smiling at them. But for most ppl in Malaysia. Especially Muslim smiling is donation and u will get the rewards and ppl look at u release the stress. I agreed about malay calm and relax but don’t disturb the race , religion and royal because it’s the value of this country. We called rukun Negara.and it’s is secured under the law. U can google rukun Negara and that is why Malay is sensitive. This country independence from the British they have to sacrifices and give the citizenship for the immigrant by British. And Malay king 👑 want this country protected the Malay and royal also Islam religion. And Malay is the one kicked out the colonies. For a couple of century. From portugese , Dutch , Japanese and British. Many has died the Malays warrior has died in order to protect this country and Islam religion. That is why Malays is sensitive about the 3r. Because Malays had sacrifices a lot for the centuries.
Malaysia is divided into two parts it was formed in 1963: West Malaysia, also known as Semenanjung Malaysia, and East Malaysia, which consists of Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo. East Malaysia offers a unique experience with its diverse ethnicities, exotic islands, and rich cultural heritage. In Sarawak, the majority race is the Dayaks, while in Sabah, the majority race is the Kadazan-Dusun. The lifestyle in East Malaysia is more laid-back, and the people live in harmony, embracing their cultural diversity. Sarawak is renowned for its delicious layer cake dessert, while Sabah is famous for its fresh seafood. Additionally, there are various dialects spoken in Sabah and Sarawak, adding to the cultural richness of the region. Visiting Borneo provides a completely different experience compared to West Malaysia..
Thank you for this Saira Hayati. As a Malaysian perhaps the most important value for us is the respect for elders (regardless of family/non family, race or religion). We expect our young to show respects to them- smile, giving up seats and generally helping them whenever they need help- addressing them as uncles, aunties, pak cik, makcik etc..
Thank you for sharing your contact i'll be in touch with you i hope you're ok with that.
Our hot dry season are usually in February and March. But we're experiencing extended heat due to El Nino, similar is happening in Thailand and Singapore currently.
Thank you for explaining important things about Malaysia to foreign guests..thanks again saira..😊😊
I really agree with the right hand point. Only if we really cannot use our right hand to pass something, we will say “sorry guna tangan kiri” meaning “sorry i use my left hand”.
Malaysian always respect any one come here no matter where you come from we Malaysian always treat and respect those other come from other countries 😊
maybe one I'd like to point out, when you want to refer to Malaysian as a whole, you should say in full - Malaysian - not just Malay, because as you have pointed out we consists of many races i. e: malay, Chinese, Indian, borneo ethnics, the orang asli ethnics, siamese etc. so if you just say Malay, it just refer to only Malay (race) 😅
She's racist.
I think you’ve almost nailed evting here.. you have done a wonderful PR job here Saira.. welldone 👍
Love this lady!
And dress modestly when going to government places like the immigration department etc
Talking about spicy, do you know that spices is the only torture we could have during the meal and that brings adrenaline and excitement while enjoying the food. And the torture will go away after your meal. How awesome 😂😂😂
If you live adventure and challanges, spicy is way to go to challange yourself 😅
Yes.. Alhamdulillah. We love you Mrs Saira Hayati.
Tolerence.. is what we call. We mind our business, you mind yours. But like any tolerance, theres a breaking point... So, we don't talk about it, as long as it was not effected our business.
I really appreciate your channel and it is so informative. Thank You much, I love listening to you! Even your sense of humour is Fab.
Jazak Allah Khairun.
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When in doubt, just go about things slowly and humbly, Malaysians will accommodate and explain what to do
In Malaysia the word Boss can also be use in daily coversation as replacement for bro or sis.
Eg. When ordering food you call the waiter boss. "Boss order please".
It's more of a rule of thumb than the norm. It depends on the individual. You can address senior folks sir, Mr/Mrs or uncle/aunt. In Malay language we hv different pronouns to address certain persons like pronouns for seniors/elders; another pronoun to address strangers and another pronoun for when you speak with acquaintances/friends/colleagues; a certain pronoun when Malay folks speak to the opposite gender.
Malaysians are not only Malays. They can be Chinese, Indians, Natives and others as well.
Most importantly be respectful and when in doubt just ask. Most Malaysian will assist or advice and appreciate that you are trying to learn.
Likewise Malays need to be respectful when they visit our land and not get angry quickly
The best part is tips is not compulsory....
Thank you for your advice❤
Hi Sister, please do a Vlog on how to book holiday accommodation in KL and other places as able to!
Malaysian people are all about being respectful. Many foreigners in Malaysia don't respect their own culture, no wonder some local don't like them. I am living in Birmingham, UK nearly 20 years, I never seen Malaysian makes trouble to local people in the UK.
Like who for instance? Just curious lol😂
What do you think of this woman criticising Britain all the time?
@@lindc1070 I would bet she's made many enemies in the UK just as she will make many in Malaysia with her rude and arrogant behaviour.
@@byteme9718 just a matter of time. UK isnt the problem, she is. Ruffling feathers everywhere she goes.
You are 100% correct! 🎉
Keep it pumpkin… you are doing great.
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What a nice homework... Congratulation easy to get U assimilate with Malaysian ❤❤❤
Love and respect
Go to East Malaysia and learn they culture..it quite different ..too many culture
One more point to add..no smooching, kissing or over affectionate act with your partner/couple/girlfriend/boyfriend in front of malaysian public. And no wearing of revealing clothes too. Malaysia is strongly against LGBT...so avoid the scene in our country...
As a Malaysian so thank you to bring out this topic even Malaysia is multi races that you might know you will know about other races in Malaysia that make Malaysia really special 😊. ....
Omg abt touching head!!! I married outside of culture and in his culture touching head and playing with it is SO NORMAL. I was SO SO SO OFFENDED at first and I hv to tell him to cut it out or cut it down because I've been raised to feel offended by this
Can you not try hypnosis and try to remove being angry with head touching. So what about wrestling and sports it’s ok to touch the head? Thank you
It was really very important and helpfull .
Thanks a lot for yoyr great efforts notes
Salam Saira.. one point need to share is that many foreigners are always mistaken is that there is a different between Malays and Malaysians. Malay is a race, the majority of the population. Malaysian is the nationality, there are Chinese, and Indian Malaysians as well. I've notice many western CZcamsrs tend to misuse those 2 terms mistakenly.
Eg. Malaysian food may also include Chinese and Indian food, but Malay food doesn't.
And Iban and Kadazan etc
@@mars1pluto Majority? Only just at 57% according to the 2020 census.
Best of the best.....from Malaysia with love👍👍👍
Salam aleicum
U r great
Thanks 4 your advise
Inshalah i will do my hijera in malesia
Well done sister...🎉
Thank you sis for your sharing.. the knowledge are important 👍.
Terima kasih puan untuk penerangan
We're Malay muslim was so kind and generous, that why British easily invaded us as their colonized more than 200 yrs and before that by Dutch and Portuguese
They did the same to all kind nations who opened yheir atms for them😢
Only our country? Please la they colonized almost half the world at 1 time or another
Sorry - it must be very difficult your culture is British
One more thing about making payments, we hardly carry much cash around anymore, as a result of covid. Commonly used now are digital payment systems, TNG, Grab, Boost, Fave, Duit Now etc. Even the night markets and hawkers accept. So convenient. Never again do we fumble with our wallets and carry boatloads of coins. Bigger amounts, use debit or credit cards.
Good one. Thank you for sharing....***Am a Malaysian.
Thank you for this great information about Malaysian culture
Malaysians and Malays are different. All ethnicities can be Malaysians as that is a nationality, while Malays are an ethnic group. So if you want to say you're invited to a Malay household, don't say you're invited into a Malaysian one because that could make the locals confused.
U literally can call anyone ‘boss’, even waiters at mamak restaurants
And also…especially ladies, hide your barefeet when sitting down especially in Malay houses. Even you are seated in the couch, you must find the way to curl? To bend side ways? To hide your toes. If sitting on the floor, use your blouse to cover them.
It is not compulsory but the act will signal that you came from a noble family with a good upbringing.
For men, not so much but retract them a bit if you are sitting in front of elder persons.
Big NO to show the sole of your feet to anyone. That’s considered very rude.
And please don't put your feet on the table. 😮
What i loved was that the Pakistani cuisine is incredible... better ingredients make all the difference
It is absolutely fine to shake hands with Malaysian women who are Chinese or Indian.
Wonderful ,nice and well spoken woman.All the best and may Allah bless you
I'M FROM MALAYDESH COUNTRY I'M RAS BENGALI 🇧🇩 I'M LIFE IN KUALA LUMPUR MALAYDESH
Great analysis pls also make video on small business ideas and taxes in Malaysia
With peace and tolerence
Do not yell,raise voice,shout in public commuters its consider impolite..do not jump queues, do not point onto something with your index finger instead use your thumb when pointing..when someone give you a gift be courtious to accept the gift rather than refusing it out of respect it definitely gonna break our heart..
What if I lose someone I have to shout for them. Rules will change when Islam becomes the government
The sole of the feet should not be directed at a person , especially an older person .in a Malay household sometimes we sit on the floor . If you have to walk pass , walk behind them especially if the person is older.
But it’s not harming anyone
You're very much appreciated sister. When you are about to use your index finger, may it be for pointing at someone or something or showing the way, use your THUMB instead of index finger. With only that, as a foreigner you'll be definitely shock at how the locals show their appreciations & loves on you.
Regarding the handshake, in Islam a man or a woman is not allowed to shake the opposite gender’s hand if they are not mahram
Regards From Scotland 😊
Hey! 1000 marks for you. ❤
Useful advise. As a general rule.
Thanks you so much ❤❤❤❤
There’s probably more chance of me moving to the moon than Malaysia unfortunately but a girl can dream 💭love your videos x
If u dont mind, may i know where r u from?
Salam sister Saira lots ❤ n watching your video from Jkrta
when give present especially to Muslim, give those item best have halal sign, do not smoke in shopping mall and restaurants, do not shake hand or hug only apply to Muslim people, non Muslim is alright with it
What about alcohol free?
She is brilliant
No.10 Husbands and wives and young people who are dating, holding hands in public quite common here. Generally, no judgement there but there are certain states in the east coast that completely discourage this action. Hope you can visit East Malaysia (Sabah & Sarawak) one day, Saira. Totally different vibes and fantastic seafood 😊 Sarawak has a different MM2H program and they are quite popular, I reckon.
Hi mate, malaysia do affected by elnino and la nina, and currently we have very high moisture due to that too
Salam Sis... just a humble suggestions, you should go (travel) to Sarawak the land of the Hornbill in Borneo island,the biggest state in Malaysia (almost the same size of peninsula Malaysia) with population of 2.7 million, the state that are totally different from west Malaysia (peninsula Malaysia) interm of religious, race, ethnicity, culture, language and festival yet they live and mingle with each others in harmony and peacefully, Sarawak have 13 division with KUCHING as their capital city, they also have a highway that connect to other division yet the highway are totally free.
Don't forget to say Lah in last your sentence..example..comeon Lah..okay Lah..🤣🤣
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number 1, Malaysian don't usually do that. I think it's more suitable if you just say, Apa khabar (how are you), selamat pagi (good morning) or selamat petang (good evening). By saying salam, you're limiting yourself to only 60% Muslim in Malaysia.
Yup, malays dont say salam , its usually Assalamualaiikum, ... hmms i dont know where she got that..
Hello, is acceptable to everyone
Thank you for the video! Can a head nod replace the bowing? Some scholars are against this practice as any kind of bowing is reserved only for Allah SWT
Yes it is
I've never bowed either, it's always a nod for me.
as a malay i never bow to the other...but..to Allah n my parent..then yes i guess sister saira misunderstood a bit about dis..just a head nod esp to sum1 older than u
Yup she should correct that a bit. Bowing are of Japanese culture not Muslim Malaysian. We only nod.
yes, actually the bowing is not necessary, we are not like japan. basically, if you are muslim, InsyaAllah most ways are similar as most of the cultural things are rooted from Islamic practice, except the nonmuslim cultures such as the indian and Chinese ones. but in general, you'll be fine with what you usually do as a muslim
Received and give with both hands.