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Malaysian culture or Malaya culture is a mixture of Malay, Chinese, Indian, and various indigenous tribes dating back more than fifteen hundred years from a Kedah kingdom in Lembah Bujang with traders from China and India. Other cultures in the past that have influenced the culture of Malaya include the Persian, Arab and European. The Malay are Malaysia's largest ethnic group, accounting for over half the population and the national language. By definition of the Malaysian constitution, all Malays are Muslims. Traditional Malay culture can still be found in the village. Malays in different areas of the country speak their own unique dialects that can sometimes be unintelligible to most of their fellow countrymen. Modern society in Malaysia comprises a mixture of Asian and Western cultures, ethnicities and religions living together harmoniously. Malaysia’s global setting enables international students to mingle with and relate to one another with a sense of belonging.
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