Hi, Edwin here to talk about Top 5 Malaysian Chinese Believes and Superstitions You Must Know when you are in Malaysia.
Malaysian Chinese have more superstitions and believes that you thought you know. From numbers to colors, all these details may convey a different message. While your intentions may be true and good, it may be perceived the opposite. Enjoy!
1. Black is a color for funerals. Avoid wearing black when visiting a Malaysian Chinese family during festive days such as Chinese New Year.
2. Number 4 is a number perceived as 'Death'. This is because the Chinese pronunciation for number 4 is 'Death'. It is best to give gifts in even numbers and try to avoid giving in 4's
3. Do not give a clock or watch for a Birthday present. Clock is perceived as "time's up" also means death has come.
4. Contrary to Western culture, Chinese do not open gifts in front of the giver when received.
5. Do not panic if your gift is initially rejected. Malaysian Chinese believe rejecting a gift until the giver is insists on giving, to avoid showing greediness
2. Number 4 is a number perceived as 'Death'. This is because the Chinese pronunciation for number 4 is 'Death'. It is best to give gifts in even numbers and try to avoid giving in 4's
3. Do not give a clock or watch for a Birthday present. Clock is perceived as "time's up" also means death has come.
4. Contrary to Western culture, Chinese do not open gifts in front of the giver when received.
5. Do not panic if your gift is initially rejected. Malaysian Chinese believe rejecting a gift until the giver is insists on giving, to avoid showing greediness
