MALAYSIAN CULTURE

THE LAND OF INDIGENOUS MALAY

ABOUT MALAYSIA

• Malaysia is a Southeast Asian country occupying parts of the Malay

Peninsula and the island of Borneo.
• It's known for its beaches, rainforests and mix of Malay, Chinese, Indian and
European cultural influences.
• Kuala Lumpur is the federal capital.
• It came into being on 31st August, 1957..
Kuala Lumpur
MAP
FLAG
ABOUT MALAYSIA(Con'd)

• Malaysia is a multi-ethnic,
multi-cultural and multilingual
land with Malays, Chinese,
Indians, and Orang
Asli/indigenous people who all
share a unique cultural
identity and yet able to
continue the practice of their
respective traditions.
ETHNIC GROUPS

ETHNIC GROUPS OF MALAYSIA:

• Malays account for more than half of the country's population, while
significant minorities of Chinese, Bumiputera, and Indian are also
present.
1. MALAYS

Accounting for 50.1% of the Malaysian population, the Malays are the largest ethnic group in
the country. The Malays are generally Muslim and practice Malay culture. The largest
community in the country, with their language, Malay, being the national language, Malays
are dominant in the political landscape of Malaysia.
They practice the Islamic Religion.
MALAYS

CLOTHING:
The traditional clothes of male,female
and kids.
MALAYS

FOODS:
NASI LAMEK is th traditional and
famous foods of Malays.
2. CHINESE MALAYSIANS

Accounting for 22.6% of the Malaysian population, Chinese Malaysians are the second
largest ethnic group in the country. Chinese Malaysians dominate business and trading in
the country. Their religion is mainly Taoism or Buddhism. They continue to have strong ties
with China. The Chinese have over the years absorbed elements of Malaysian culture,
intermarrying with the indigenous groups, which have led to the development of a
syncretism of practices
CHINESE MALAYSIANS

CLOTHING:
Traditional clothing of chinese..
CHINESE MALAYSIANS

FOODS:
Some traditional food of
chinese malaysians.
INDIAN MALAYSIANS

Indian Malaysians account for 6.7% of the Malaysian population. Indian subgroups include Tamils, Telugus, and
Punjabis. Tamils, who account for 86% of Malaysian Indians, began arriving in the 18th and 19th Centuries during
the colonial era. Indian labourers were brought to the country to construct railways, to work in plantations, and
in rubber and oil palm estates. Their religions are Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism, with more than 86% practicing
Hinduism. Some of the Muslims of South Asian (Indian) ancestry have intermarried with the Malay Muslims and
become integrated in Malaysia.
CLOTHING:
sari is the common attire of
Indian Malaysians.
INDIAN MALAYSIANS

FOODS:
They eat mostly veg but some
of people in the community
eats non-veg
INDIGENOUS GROUPS

11.8% of the Malaysian population is comprised by other non-Malay indigenous groups who have also been given
Bumiputra status. These tribes include the Dayak, the Iban, the Biyaduhs, the Kadazan, and various aboriginal
groups. Other Bumiputras include the Burmese, the Chams, Khmers, and the Malaysian Siamese.
LANGUAGES

Malay is the national language of Malaysia and also one of the two official languages of the country, the other
being English. The official language spoken in Malaysia is the Malaysian language. This language is sometimes
called Malaysian Malay or simply just Malay or Malaysian. – Aside from Malay, English is also very commonly
spoken in Malaysian. Aside from English, Chinese dialects such as Mandarin and Hokkien are also spoken in the
country, primarily by those of Chinese ethnic origin. Tamil is also another popular language spoken in the
country, primarily spoken by people from India.
Malaysia is also home to an impressive number of indigenous languages. In total, there are 137 languages used
in different parts of Malaysia.
ARCHITECTURE, ARTS AND MUSIC

ARCHITECTURE:
Architecture in Malaysia is a combination of many styles, from Islamic and Chinese styles to those brought by European
colonists. Malay architecture has changed due to these influences. Wood has been the main building material for much
of Malaysia's history.
ARTS:
Malaysian has a rich heritage of art and craft. Weaving, carving, and silversmithing have long traditions in the country.
Handwoven baskets, woven batik, songket (luxurious textiles), kris, wooden masks, beetle nut sets, etc., are some
common Malaysian artworks. Earthenware has developed in areas like Perak.
MUSIC:
The music is based around percussion instruments, the most important of which is the gendang (drum). There are at
least 14 types of traditional drums. Drums and other traditional percussion instruments are often made from natural
materials such as shells.
Chinese and Indian Malaysians have their own forms of music, and the indigenous tribes of Peninsula and East Malaysia
have unique traditional instruments. In countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia it is believed that
performing at the house during Hari Raya (a traditional Malay festival) is a good belief as it brings good luck and fortune
to the performers and host of the house.
FESTIVALS

MUSLIM FESTIVALS:
• Hari Raya Aidifitri ( Eid ul Fitr)
• Hari Raya Haji ( Eid ul Adha )
• Moulidur Rasool ( birthday of Prophet )
CHINESE FESTIVALS:
• New Year and others relating to traditional Chinese beliefs.
INDIAN FESTIVALS:
• Deepavali
CHRISTIAN FESTIVALS:
• Christmas and Easrers.
FAMOUS PLACES OF MALAYSIA

PATRONAS TWIN TOWERS

Kuala Lumpur City Centre,
Mount Kinabalu is a mountain located at
the West Coast Division of Sabah,
Malaysia. Kinabalu is the highest peak
in Borneo's Crocker Range and is the
highest mountain in Malaysia.
Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a
series of caves and cave temples in
Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia.
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