Do not bring spouses to a business lunch. Drinks are offered and accepted with both hands. Drinks are not served before dinner. Malays use only their right hand to eat, pass, touch or handle anything. Never use your left hand to eat.
Food is cut in bite size pieces, making a knife unnecessary.
Hold the spoon in your right hand and the fork in your left hand. Push your food onto the spoon with the fork and eat from the spoon. When finished, put the fork and the spoon on your plate. Allow the host to order all dishes in a restaurant. Dress For business, men should wear pants and white shirts, with ties for executives.