Introduction

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful.

Malaysia is a country with many ethnic groups. The major races are Malays, Chinese and Indians. Do you know that there are around 60 ethnic groups in Malaysia? Each ethnic group has its own characteristics such as way of life, language, religion, culture and ideologies that make each ethnic group different from one to another. The Malays comprise 54% of the total population, Chinese 26%, Indians 8% and 12% of other indigenous races including those in Sabah and Sarawak. In this topic, you will be exposed to the composition of the country's population, its historical development and learn the efforts of the government to create unity and stability by considering the ethnic diversity.