Malaysia

Kick Start is a new series of handy, pocket-size guides developed for the business traveler. Each guide is researched and written for a specific country and is designed to help readers kick-start themselves into action as soon as they arrive. Essential details are covered, including what to expect from the transportation system, where to get the best rate of exchange, and what to wear, as well as information on tax-free zones and local customs and etiquette. The guides are also helpful tools for entrepreneurs on the lookout for overseas business opportunities.

Malaysia is one of the world's most rapidly developing countries and prime places for entrepreneurs. The stock market is booming, real estate and construction is at a record high, and manufacturing and economic growth is set to stay at more than 6% to 7% into the next century.

Did you know...
-- Malaysia devotes one-fifth of all its public spending to education
-- The Malaysian handshake consists of touching the palms together and bringing the left hand to the heart (salaam)
-- You should never wear yellow at royal functions or at the palace -- it is the color reserved for royalty