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Malaysia is one of the most ethnically and religiously diverse nations in the world today, with all of the world's major religions, as well as major Asian ethnic groups, represented. In this relatively tiny area, peace thrives as the various groups co-exist in harmony and tolerance; complementing one another to enrich the shared character, cultural mosaic and vision of the nation.

Malay
The largest ethnic group in Malaysia, accounting for more than half of the total population today, is the Malays.

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Chinese
The Chinese first arrived in Malaysia in the 15th century, when the Ming Princess Hang Li Po and her entourage arrived in Malacca, to establish a thriving community which gave rise to the Babas and Nyonyas of today.
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Indian
The Indian community in Malaysia is the smallest of the three main ethnic groups, accounting for about 10% of the country’s population.
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