What is life like for people in Malaysia?

Malaysians are very laid back, with most Malaysians, especially outside urban areas, taking life as it comes. In the past ten years I have consistently found Malaysians to be extremely friendly, kind, and generous, and though I will always be Irish I consider myself very lucky to be able to call Malaysia my home.

How many Malaysians are overseas?

Since independence, a total of 688,766 naturalised foreigners had been granted Malaysian citizenship while 10,828 individuals had their citizenships revoked. As of 2019, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, the population of the Malaysian diaspora stands at 1,730,152.

Is Malaysia people friendly?

While Malaysia generally stays under the radar, it is one of Asia’s most friendly and tolerant countries where its three major ethnic communities live mostly in harmony. All this is to say that I have found Malaysian hospitality itself as cordial as this Manglish word.

How many Malaysians are in the UK?

The Office for National Statistics estimates that 75,000 Malaysian-born immigrants were resident in the UK in 2017.

Why should you travel to Malaysia?

Travelling to Malaysia should be on your bucket list for many reasons. A melting pot of most of the world, this beautiful country has much to offer that sets it apart from the rest of Southeast Asia. Here are 15 reasons to convince you to plan a trip here (and possibly help with some can’t-miss sights).

What have you learned about Malaysia from living here?

Here are some of the things I’ve learned about Malaysia during the past decade of living here. 1. All Malaysians are equal, but some are more equal than others. Malaysia is ethnically diverse and being a member of a given ethnic group confers advantages and disadvantages.

What are the best things to do in Malaysia?

Quite literally, you can shop until you go to bed. Shopping malls are typically open until 10 p.m. on weekdays, and even later on the weekends. It’s not unusual to find malls closing at midnight. This applies to cafés, too — because Malaysians like their coffee (and Milo), no matter the hour. Malaysia is generally safe, friendly, and honest.

What do Malaysians talk about?

Instead Malaysians talk about food. Malaysian’s are very proud of their culinary heritage, and rightly so. Each ethnicity has its own specialities, but their recipes also influence each other to a greater or lesser extent. There are street-side food stalls and food courts everywhere and eating out is very affordable.