Malays (ethnic group) - Wikipedia
WebMalays ( / məˈleɪ / mə-LAY; Malay: Orang Melayu, Jawi: أورڠ ملايو ) are an Austronesian ethnoreligious group native to eastern Sumatra, the Malay Peninsula and coastal Borneo, as well as the smaller islands that lie between these locations.
Malay | History, Culture & Language | Britannica
WebMay 5, 2024 · Malay, any member of an ethnic group of the Malay Peninsula and portions of adjacent islands of Southeast Asia, including the east coast of Sumatra, the coast of Borneo, and smaller islands that lie between these areas. The Malays speak various dialects belonging to the Austronesian.
Malaysia - The World Factbook
WebDec 28, 2021 · Malaysia’s multi-ethnic population consists of the bumiputera – Malays and other indigenous peoples – (62%), ethnic Chinese (21%), ethnic Indians (6%), and foreigners (10%).
History of Malaysia | People, Culture, Map, Events, & Facts
WebHistory of Malaysia, a survey of the notable events and people in the history of Malaysia from ancient times to the present. A Southeast Asian country lying just north of the Equator, Malaysia is composed of two noncontiguous regions: Peninsular Malaysia (Semenanjung Malaysia), also called West.
Malaysia - Wikipedia
WebThe largest group of bumiputera are Malays, who are defined in the constitution as Muslims who practise Malay customs and culture. They play a dominant role politically.
Malaysia - Ethnic Groups, Languages, Religions | Britannica
WebThe Malays originated in different parts of the peninsula and archipelagic Southeast Asia. They constitute about half of the country’s total population, they are politically the most powerful group, and, on the peninsula, they are numerically dominant.
Malaysia country profile - BBC News
WebMay 19, 2023 · Malaysia country profile. 19 May 2023. Malaysia boasts one of South East Asia's most vibrant economies, the fruit of decades of industrial growth and political stability. Consisting of two regions ...
Malays - Wikiwand
WebThe Malays are an Austronesian ethnic group in Southeast Asia. They mainly live in the Maritime Southeast Asia region, such as Sumatra, Riau Islands, Singapore, Kalimantan, southern Thailand, and southern Philippines.
Malays - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WebThe Malays (Malay-Indonesian: Melayu; Filipino: Malayo; Rejang: ꤷꥁꤼ; Jawi: ملايو) are an Austronesian ethnic group in Southeast Asia.
Malaysia’s harmonious approach to life - BBC
WebIn Malaysia, it is that and much more. According to Dr Kamar Oniah Kamaruzaman, scholar and professor of religious studies, muhibbah in Malaysia is about togetherness, or “understanding, caring ...
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