Malaysia Population


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Malaysia population is a great blend of varied cultures since earlier times. About fifteen hundred years ago, India and China entered as traders in of the Malay Kingdom. Their entry marked the arrival of gold and silks followed by Hinduism and Buddhism. After thousand years, principles of Islam also marked their entry with Arab Traders in Malacca, followed with the arrival of Portuguese. Although, Malaysia population encompasses several cultures, still ancient Malay culture is the most prominent one followed by Chinese and Indian culture.

Asiarooms offer online information about Malaysia Population. According to constitution, Malays are considered as Muslims. Seven percent of Malaysia population percentage comprises of Indian origin including Hindus, Muslim, Christians and Buddhists. There are approximately 85% of Tamils in the Indian community. Immigrant population of Malaysia has a major contribution in the culture of nation. For Instance, first Chinese settled in and around Malaysia and intermarried with inhabitants of Malaysia. Thus, creating a whole new culture, as it led to a great combination of arts, belief and tradition of both Chinese and Malaysian Population.

Wedding ceremony in Malaysia also exhibits the great cultural diversity of Malaysia population. Malaysian wedding features South Indian traditions. In Malaysian wedding, both the bride and groom dressed beautifully and paint their hands with henna. Later, they feed yellow rice to each other. On the other hand, Malaysia population comprising of Muslims followed Chinese custom. They give money in red packets according to their needs.

Non-Malaysian population is more than half of Sarawak’s population. Although, they are divided into several clusters, still their way of living and culture are same up to certain extent. Traditional Malaysian beliefs were usually practiced up to 20th century. Later, great amount of Malaysia population become Muslim or Christian.

As of 2000 census population of Malaysia was 23953136. According to 2006 estimates, population of Malaysia was approximately 26,888,000. Growth rate of Malaysia population is approximately 1.8% (2005 estimates).

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