Who are Malaysian?

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As we know, Malaysian is one of country that have variety of races and cultures.As we know, Malaysian is one of country that has variety of races and cultures. There are three main races in Malaysia such as Malay as majority, Chinese and Indian. Besides that, there are several differences between those three races in terms of occupation, foods, traditional clothes and many more.

As for Malay, their main occupation for almost past years is farming. They are good in “bercucuk tanam”. The Malay are Malaysia's largest ethnic group, accounting for over half the population and the national language. With the oldest indigenous peoples they form a group calledbumiputera, which translates as "sons" or "princes of the soil." Almost all Malays are Muslims, though Islam here is less extreme than in the Middle East. Traditional Malay culture centers around the kampung, or village, though today one is just as likely to find Malays in the cities.  

While, the Chinese dominating the business part. They are talented in trading and also mathematics. The Chinese traded with Malaysia for centuries, then settled in number during the 19th century when word of riches in the Nanyang, or "South Seas," spread across China. Though perhaps a stereotype, the Chinese are regarded as Malaysia's businessmen, having succeeded in many industries. When they first arrived, however, Chinese often worked the most grueling jobs like tin mining and railway construction. Most Chinese are Tao Buddhist and retain strong ties to their ancestral homeland. They form about 35 percent of the population. 

Besides that, Indian is familiar works as rubber tappers. Indians had been visiting Malaysia for over 2,000 years, but did not settle en masse until the 19th century. Most came from South India, fleeing a poor economy. Arriving in Malaysia, many worked as rubber tappers, while others built the infrastructure or worked as administrators and small businessmen. Today ten percent of Malaysia is Indian. Their culture -- with its exquisite Hindu temples, cuisine, and colorful garments -- is visible throughout the land.

The colorful faces of Malaysia,

Taken from http://apanama2020.blogspot.com/2011/07/unite-speak-up-and-use-new-media.html