Travel Information on Malaysia incl. Everyday etiquette is relaxed and straightforward.
Visitors behaving courteously are unlikely to unintentionally give offense.
Seniority is greatly respected within Malay households. The eldest male of a family should be greeted first and frequently sits in the best or highest seat. Pointing with a finger is considered to be extremely rude. Instead, the entire hand should be used to indicate a direction, but not a person. Although no host will insist upon it, it is polite to remove one's shoes at the door of a house upon entering.