The history of the Malay language can be divided into five periods: Old Malay, the Transitional Period, the Malacca Period, Late Modern Malay, and modern Malay. It was heavily influenced by Sanskrit, the lingua franca of Hinduism and Buddhism. The development changed the nature of the language with massive infusion of Arabic, Persian and Hindi or Sanskrit vocabularies. Under the Sultanate of Malacca the language evolved into a form recognizable to speakers of modern Malay (1402 – 1511).

In Malaysia, sitting at a negotiation table does not mean you can start to discuss business and start to make your point.

To be able to be listened, the newbie must “EARN THE RIGHT” to talk. This right will be given after having talking about your family, try some local dishes and mention whether you can cope with Malaysia hot weather or hot spicy food!. The better you are blending yourself with the socio topics, the faster you will enter in related conversation. Of course, be able to speak and interact in Bahasa Malaysia will help you considerably. Or simply…

• Interested in an authentic language and culture
• Interested to know more in depth about the Malay history
• Working in Malaysia
• Working with local authorities and governments
• Intending to improve your current Malay language skills
• Planning to settle down in Malaysia
• Planning to set up a business locally
• Willing to understand and learn about the Malaysian way of thinking
• Interested to blend with your co-workers and belong to the team
• Interested to socialize more and make new friends
• Interested in earning the esteem of Malaysian
• Interested to be closer with the locals by participating in their conversation
• Married to a local partner
• Interested in bargaining in local markets