Malaysian Society

← About Malaysia | Malaysian society is a diverse and multicultural society, influenced by various influences from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Many races and ethnic groups live in Malaysia such as Malays, Chinese, Indians, Bumibungs, Tamils, Ibangs and others.

Social relations in Malaysian society are characterized by friendliness and mutual respect between individuals. The family is considered the foundation of society and is of great importance. Individuals enjoy a close bond with the members of their extended family and are helpful and cooperative with one another.

Religion and cultural traditions are an essential part of Malaysian society. Many residents profess Islam as the main religion, perform the five daily prayers and keep Islamic traditions. In addition to Islam, he practices Hinduism, Buddhism, Christianity, Sikhism, the Buddhist sect, the Baha'i sect and more religions.

Malaysian society is characterized by the multilingualism used. The Malaysian language (Bahasa Melayu) is the national language and is considered the official language. In addition, many individuals speak English, and other ethnic languages such as Chinese and Tamil are used in the community.

Malaysian society is characterized by its cultural and artistic diversity. The residents enjoy a rich heritage that is evident in traditional festivals, music and dances, plastic arts and handicrafts. Batik, the Hijri calendar, the Javanese language, wooden statues, and Islamic art are some of the notable cultural elements of Malaysia. Festivals, art exhibitions and music performances are organized to preserve and promote this cultural heritage.

One of the common customs and traditions in Malaysian society is the family gathering, which is the meeting between friends and family to exchange news and experiences and celebrate various occasions. Food is an essential means of communication and bringing people together in Malaysian society, and common traditional meals known as "Malaysian Food" are held, and include eating various foods such as nasi lemak and roti chanai.

On the other hand, hospitality and respect are very important in Malaysian society. People have a sense of hospitality and concern for guests. Hospitality and good treatment of others are part of the cultural values of Malaysians.

Although there is cultural and religious diversity in Malaysian society, it maintains peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between different races and cultures. Malaysia is considered a successful model for cultural and religious coexistence, as it encourages coexistence and mutual respect between different religions and cultures.