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Malay: see Malayan Malayan (məlā`ən) or Malay ..... Click the link for more information. . MalayAny member of an ethnic group that probably originated in Borneo and expanded into Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. They constitute more than half the population of Peninsular Malaysia. They are mainly a rural people, growing rice for food and rubber as a cash crop. Heavily influenced by India, they were Hinduized before converting to Islam in the 15th century. Their culture has also been influenced by the cultures of the Thai, Javanese, and Sumatrans. Malay society has traditionally been somewhat feudal; class distinctions are still marked, and marriages have traditionally been arranged by parents and governed by Islamic law. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Det--better known now by his real name, Mahathir Mohamad--made their names as journalists, particularly with the Singapore-based Utusan Melayu newspaper. At the same time, after 1946 UMNO's brand of populist nationalism emphasized the shared and equal identity of the bangsa Melayu (the Malay nation). The company is qualified to work in languages including English, Spanish, Mandarin, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Indonesia, and Tagalog. |
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