{"id":102054,"date":"2022-09-12T11:59:02","date_gmt":"2022-09-12T11:59:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/?page_id=102054"},"modified":"2022-09-26T08:42:57","modified_gmt":"2022-09-26T08:42:57","slug":"language","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.expatinfodesk.com\/destinations\/kuala-lumpur\/language\/","title":{"rendered":"Language"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row type=&#8221;container&#8221; padding_top=&#8221;&#8221; padding_bottom=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;three-top-tips&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1599875304748{margin-left: 0px !important;border-right-width: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;border-right-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">The official language of Malaysia is Malay. Eighty percent of the population speaks Malay. Mandarin and Tamil are also spoken.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Fortunately for ex-pats and travelers, the second language of Malaysia is English.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">With ten dialects of Malay, it is a difficult language for ex-pats to learn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><strong>Here is a list of some common phrases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Hello Hallo<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Goodbye Selamatjalan\/ selamattinggal<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Yes Ya<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">No Tidak<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Thank you Terimakasih<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\">Please Sila<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\">English<\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\" align=\"JUSTIFY\">About fifty percent of the Malaysian population speaks English. English language is used widely in education, communication, and government offices. College examinations are held in British English. British English is also the language used for business negotiations and deals.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"western\">Learning Malay<\/h3>\n<p class=\"western\">Though not necessary in Malaysia, there are some valid reasons for attending Malay classes at a local language academy. Attempting a few simple Malay phrases in your everyday interactions will earn you respect and a deeper level of friendships. It will also help you to immerse yourself in your new adopted country.<\/p>\n<p class=\"western\"><strong>Some reputable language schools in Kuala Lumpur are:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myteacherlanguages.com\/bahasa-malaysia\/\">My Teacher<\/a> for private, group, or online lessons in Malay.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icls.com.my\/\">Inter-Cultural Language School<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"western\"><a href=\"#Malay&amp;Mandrin\">ELEC Language Center<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; el_class=&#8221;city-side-bar&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-one&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Top Tips&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-one-table\" style=\"height: 332px;\" width=\"922\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">01<\/td>\n<td>Do not drink tap water. It may be safe in some regions, but best to stay on the safe side and only drink bottled water or fill your reusable at your hotel.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">02<\/td>\n<td>Respect the dress code. For women, bring along a scarf. If you intend on visiting any of the beautiful mosques, you will need to cover your hair. Entry to the mosque will not be allowed if you are not dressed respectably. Shorts and short skirts won&#8217;t be allowed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">03<\/td>\n<td>Respect the culture. Even though Malaysia is a liberal country in regards to dress, it is still advisable to dress more modestly. Super short shorts and revealing tops will get you some unwanted attention.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">04<\/td>\n<td>Download the Grab application for booking your ride. Grab is an alternative to taxis and the Southeast Asian equivalent of Uber.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">05<\/td>\n<td>Driving is on the left-hand side of the road as in the United Kingdom, so it&#8217;s is necessary to keep your wits about you for those first days driving in Malaysia.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">06<\/td>\n<td>Malaysia has some of the most harshest drug laws. Don&#8217;t get caught with drugs.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"number\">07<\/td>\n<td>Homosexuality is illegal in Malaysia. Therefore, it is necessary to keep a low profile and refrain from public displays of affection.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-two&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Useful links&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;useful-links&#8221;]<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wonderfulmalaysia.com\">https:\/\/www.wonderfulmalaysia.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A general information site for Malaysia. It includes tips and recommendations as well as articles on Malaysian life.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitkl.gov.my\">http:\/\/www.visitkl.gov.my<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Exciting, surprising, enticing. The official website for everything to do and see in Kuala Lumpur.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/176705455831148\/\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/176705455831148\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A Facebook group for ex-pats living in Kuala Lumpur. A practical resource for newbies relocating to KL. https:\/\/www.malaymail.com\/<\/p>\n<p>One of the Malaysian newspapers in English, but there are many.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/esd.imi.gov.my\/portal\/expatriates\/myxpats\/key-services\/employment-pass\/\">https:\/\/esd.imi.gov.my\/portal\/expatriates\/myxpats\/key-services\/employment-pass\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The government site for the different visas for ex-pats in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.redbus.my\/\">https:\/\/www.redbus.my\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>A practical website to book bus travel in Malaysia.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;sidebar-section-three&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Interesting Facts&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h4|font_size:24|text_align:left|color:%23333333&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Open%20Sans%3A300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C600%2C600italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C800%2C800italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221;][vc_separator color=&#8221;#eeeeee&#8221; type=&#8221;full_width&#8221; thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; up=&#8221;&#8221; down=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"table table-condensed sidebar-section-three-table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"fa fa-snowflake-o\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>1. Well-known shoe designer Jimmy Choo was born on the Malaysian island of Penang.<\/p>\n<p>2. The population is comprised of Malays, Chinese, and Indians.<\/p>\n<p>3. The main religion is Islam, but Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Christianity are also practiced.<\/p>\n<p>4.Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur are the tallest twin towers in the world and hold the Guinness Book World Record.<\/p>\n<p>5.Malaysia is home to one of the stinkiest fruits in the world. 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