"Good Evening" in Malaysia: Selamat Petang / Selamat Sore

In Malaysia, "good evening" is commonly expressed as "Selamat petang" or "Selamat sore". Both are interchangeable and appropriate in formal and informal settings. The Malay language uses these time-specific greetings throughout the day (pagi = morning, tengah hari = midday, petang/sore = evening/late afternoon, malam = night).