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For Doctors and people with PhDs, it is customary to refer to them with their titles. The rule also applies for teachers, who are referred to as “Cikgu” even if he/she already changed profession.
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Careful also when addressing people with “Pehin”, a title granted to them by the Sultan, at the beginning of their names. They should be addressed as “Pehin” (pronounced pee-heen)
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For anyone with a “Haji”, “Hj” (men), “Hajah” or “Hjh” (women) prefix to their names, it is a sign of respect to refer to them as Haji (men) or Hajah (women). The prefix denotes that they have done the holy pilgrimage to
Mecca .
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It is unusual for people to be called by their last names.
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When presenting or receiving business cards, always use your right hand. This applies to anything you give or receive anything from anyone.
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