Home Conversations Behaviour Courtesy (Passing through others) ConversationsBehaviourPublic mannersCustomsGeneral CustomsMalaysiaRespect Courtesy (Passing through others) By Marco de Groen - Jan 28, 2014 SHARE Facebook Twitter When passing through in front of a line of people, slightly bend your body with one hand extended to point down, and walk slow and modestly while passing. The term “tumpang lalu” (i.e. excuse me) is usually used at the same time.