Malaysian Communication Styles

Malaysian communication styles are characterized by extreme forms of politeness and diplomacy. Malaysian communication styles mostly focus on the existing harmony within the group members and the clients in order to develop a sense of harmony and a good relationship between new contracts. They often spend a few hours to go through the social pleasantries before discussing any actual business issues, this is a relation-building process before proceed. Most Malaysians can speak more than one language, such as Mandarin, Malay and English. These are the big advantages for them to communicate with foreigners. 

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