A quick guide to customs and etiquette of Malaysian
Do you know in Malaysia culture that it is ok to eat your meal with your hand? And crossing your hand in front of an elderly will be consider as rude gesture?
Some Muslim folks will get offended if you wear a short knee length tight mini skirt?
Learn all this from Culture Smart!
Culture Smart! Provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues.
These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts.
This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Culture Smart! Offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country.
It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience.
Contents include:
~ customs, values, and traditions
~ Historical, religious, and political background
~life at home
~leisure, social, and cultural life
~eating and drinking
~ do's, don'ts, and taboos
~ business practices
~ communication, spoken and unspoken
Some interesting review by publications:
"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travelers." Sunday Times Travel
"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel
"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer
"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine
"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times
Malaysia Travel Pack (Globetrotter Travel Pack).
This user-friendly travel map has been specifically designed for visitors as a practical and informative guide to Malaysia.
More than just a map, it includes large-scale projections of popular tourist destinations
It also includes places of interest, hotels and national parks, highlighted scenic routes, regional climate chart, full color photographs, language tips as well as a concise place names index.
Malaysia politics
Malaysia is at a political and economic crossroad, and the direction it takes is of vital importance to the whole Southeast Asian region.
This important book is the first comprehensive analysis of contemporary Malaysia and the struggle for its political and economic leadership.
I’m the child of Mahathir era. All I want is to share his legacy, the good, the best and the worst to the world.
Travels with Baby
I would recommend The Ultimate Guide for Planning Trips with Babies, Toddlers, and Preschool-Age Children
The book is for everyone that has a baby or a toddler and intends to travel with it. It is full of extremely helpful information that will make your journey easier and cheaper.
The book comes with all the helpful hints in all the necessary things to pack for your child, which you always forget to. The packed with some great recommendation for different types of travel (overseas, on a cruise ship, camping, etc)
Another plus point about this is the recommendations for the type of travel that is best for different ages.
The book is also very easy to read with lots of humor and nice photos.