Dressing alt/gothic in Malaysia?

GuestPoster30010

09 January 2024 21:21:10

GuestPoster30010

09 January 2024 21:21:10

Hi all! I feel like this is a bit of a silly question but this is the only place I can think of to ask. Will I get discriminated against or be treated differently if I dress alt/gothic? I'm talking about band t-shirts, fishnets, heavier makeup (nothing too extreme though! just heavy eyeshadow and darker lip colors), and just lots of black. I understand that that kind of style might be perceived as satanic there and I just don't want to cause any trouble. If it matters, I am located in Sarawak.

Cobolin

Serial expat

Member since 07 January 2019

Cobolin

10 January 2024 01:34:03

204

Cobolin

10 January 2024 01:34:03

204

I've seen a few young people dressed like that around KL, but not frequently. I'm sure they attract attention, perhaps just stares - couldn't say if they get hassled or not. Never seen them in Kuching, but it tends to be a pretty tolerant place.

micern

Active member

Member since 05 April 2019

micern

22 January 2024 12:03:09

micern

22 January 2024 12:03:09

@lilroo

You are likely to be treated differently, but not to an extent where it should be worrying. Different style, I know, but there are lots of cosplay in Malaysia, which seems to be accepted - at least in KL.

My impression is that Sarawakians in general are more tolerant than average Malaysians.

Find more topics on the Malaysia forum

Articles to help you in your expat project in Malaysia