High context culture – In high context cultures such as Malaysia, meaning is often more explicit and less direct than in many Western cultures. This means that words are less important and greater attention must be given to additional forms of communication such as voice tone, body language, eye contact and facial expressions. In Malaysia, because business is personal and based on trust, developing relationships rather than exchanging facts and information is the main objective of communication. Direct answers, particularly negative ones, are avoided in order to prevent disagreement and preserve harmony; two very important aspects of Malaysian culture.
Business attire – Dress styles in Malaysia range from the traditional to the very modern. To avoid offence, long sleeve shirt and tie for men should suffice for most business meetings. Women can wear pants or skirts, and it is not necessary to wear stockings. A jacket is often necessary for evening cocktails or other events.
Women should avoid showing too much flesh. If you choose to wear clothing which exposes your shoulders, wear a jacket or wrap and decide what is appropriate on arrival. When in doubt, check with your host in advance.
If you receive an invitation with the wording ‘Long sleeve batik’ it refers to a men’s silk shirt made from Malaysia's batik materials. The standard alternative is lounge suit (business wear or early evening for women) unless otherwise stipulated. If you want to make an impression, buy a batik – your hosts will love it and you will feel cool (in more than one sense)! However, understand that the batik is not daily business attire.
High context culture – In high context cultures such as Malaysia, meaning is often more explicit and less direct than in many Western cultures. This means that words are less important and greater attention must be given to additional forms of communication such as voice tone, body language, eye contact and facial expressions. In Malaysia, because business is personal and based on trust, developing relationships rather than exchanging facts and information is the main objective of communication. Direct answers, particularly negative ones, are avoided in order to prevent disagreement and preserve harmony; two very important aspects of Malaysian culture.Business attire – Dress styles in Malaysia range from the traditional to the very modern. To avoid offence, long sleeve shirt and tie for men should suffice for most business meetings. Women can wear pants or skirts, and it is not necessary to wear stockings. A jacket is often necessary for evening cocktails or other events.Women should avoid showing too much flesh. If you choose to wear clothing which exposes your shoulders, wear a jacket or wrap and decide what is appropriate on arrival. When in doubt, check with your host in advance.If you receive an invitation with the wording ‘Long sleeve batik’ it refers to a men’s silk shirt made from Malaysia's batik materials. The standard alternative is lounge suit (business wear or early evening for women) unless otherwise stipulated. If you want to make an impression, buy a batik – your hosts will love it and you will feel cool (in more than one sense)! However, understand that the batik is not daily business attire.
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