What makes malaysian

With Beijing being a fast-paced metropolis, the quality of life has plenty of room for improvement. Air pollution and food safety aside, trust between people is thinning. Tan said he misses the courteous and caring ways of Malaysians. Two weeks ago, I made a brief return to Malaysia.

When waiting for my family to pick me up at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, a Malay girl next to me kindly shared a packet of buah jeruk pickled fruits with me. In return, I offered her my chocolates. We did not exchange names during our brief encounter; only smiles and snacks, but in that moment, I knew I was home.

What makes us Malaysian? Our sense of belonging is strong, despite living miles away from our homeland. It took me awhile to get used to not nodding when I was asked if I am a Chinese. How old were you when you left for Malaysia? When we say we are Malaysians, we say it with a tinge of pride. It is a fact that draws the admiration of many locals. I asked a few Malaysians in Beijing what makes them Malaysian.

Our food, culture and language is often cited. Roti canai is quintessentially Malaysian and so is the suffix lah. As our country celebrates its 57th year of independence from the British, the MOB team looks at some of the things people say makes them proud to call themselves Anak Malaysia. When the general greeting among locals is sudah makan?

From asam laksa, roti canai to nasi lemak and char kuey teow, when it comes to food, all arguments are forgotten. Malaysians are usually bilingual or trilingual, making us a favourite among employers. He added that it was special how he could use three different languages in the same sentence and still be understood by friends. It also means more holidays! Visitors to Malaysia have commented on ourreligious diversity, where people of different faiths live together in harmony.

Malaysia is a country where a church, mosque and temple can be located within the same neighbourhood. Growing up in this environment, most Malaysians are mindful of our conductso as not to offend friends of different faiths.

For example, during the fasting month, some would avoid eating and drinking in front of Muslim friends; while most would know not to serve beef to Hindus. Kuala Lumpur, for example, is known for the iconic Petronas Twin Towers - a symbol of modern Malaysia.

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Car accident on the highway? Slow down to see lah!