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  2. Malay race - Wikipedia

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    The concept of a Malay race was originally proposed by the German physician Johann Friedrich Blumenbach (1752–1840), and classified as a brown race. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Malay is a loose term used in the late 19th century and early 20th century to describe the Austronesian peoples .

  3. Ethnic origins of people in Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    Given here are the ethnic origins of Malaysian residents (citizens, landed immigrants, and non-citizen temporary residents) as recorded by them on their 2010 census form. . The relevant census question asked for "the ethnic or cultural origins" of the respondent's ancestors and not the respondents themsel

  4. Malaysian Malays - Wikipedia

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    The identification of Malay with Islam traces its origin to the 15th century, when vigorous ethos of Malay identity was developed and transmitted during the time of the Melaka Sultanate. Common definitive markers of a Malayness are thought to have been promulgated during this era, resulting in the ethnogenesis of the Malay as a major ...

  5. Malayness - Wikipedia

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    While the term 'Malay' is widely used and readily understood in the region, it remains open to varying interpretations due to its varied and fluid characteristics. 'Malay' as an identity, or nationality, is considered one of the most challenging and perplexing concepts in the multi-ethnic world of Southeast Asia. [1]

  6. Malaysians - Wikipedia

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    Malaysians (Malay: Orang Malaysia; Jawi: أورڠ مليسيا ‎) are citizens who are identified with the country of Malaysia. Although citizens make up the majority of Malaysians, non-citizen residents may also claim a Malaysian identity. [10] The country is home to people of various national, ethnic and religious origins.

  7. Malaysian nationality law - Wikipedia

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    After federation of its western states in 1948, the country became independent in 1957. While Malaysian citizens no longer hold British nationality, they continue to hold favoured status when residing in the United Kingdom; as Commonwealth citizens, Malaysians are eligible to vote in UK elections and serve in public office there. However ...

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  9. Malays (ethnic group) - Wikipedia

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    The former Prime Minister of Malaysia has the full name Dato' Seri Mohd Najib bin Tun Haji Abdul Razak, where 'Dato' Seri' is a Malay title of honour, 'Mohd Najib' is his personal name, 'bin' is derived from an Arabic word Ibnu meaning "son of" if in case of daughter it is replaced with binti, an Arabic word "bintun" meaning "daughter of ...