The Line Between Gifts and Bribes
Gifts and bribes in Malaysia - the difference/similarity.
... Corruption and bribery are somewhat common in Malaysia's public and private sectors. However, people may draw the line differently, viewing minor payments as rewards for getting a job done rather than as bribes. Also, keep in mind that there is a fine line between giving gifts and bribing. What you may consider a bribe, a Malaysian may view as only a nice gift.
It's quite telling (and embarrassing) when even foreign authors can see how lightly Malaysians take corruption.