The percentage distribution of Malaysian population by ethnic group based on 2010 census.
As of the 2010 census, the population of Malaysia was 28,334,135,making it the 42nd most populated country. The population of Malaysia consists of many ethnic groups. In 2010, Malaysian citizens, of which bumiputera were 67.4%, made up 91.8% of the population.According to constitutional definition, Malays are Muslims who practice Malay customs and culture. They play a dominant role politically.Bumiputera status is also accorded to certain non-Malay indigenous peoples, including ethnic Thais, Khmers, Chams and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak. Non-Malay bumiputera make up more than half of Sarawak's population and over two thirds of Sabah's population. There also exist aboriginal groups in much smaller numbers on the peninsula, where they are collectively known as the Orang Asli.Laws over who gets bumiputera status vary between states.
The percentage distribution of Malaysian population by ethnic group based on 2010 census.As of the 2010 census, the population of Malaysia was 28,334,135,making it the 42nd most populated country. The population of Malaysia consists of many ethnic groups. In 2010, Malaysian citizens, of which bumiputera were 67.4%, made up 91.8% of the population.According to constitutional definition, Malays are Muslims who practice Malay customs and culture. They play a dominant role politically.Bumiputera status is also accorded to certain non-Malay indigenous peoples, including ethnic Thais, Khmers, Chams and the natives of Sabah and Sarawak. Non-Malay bumiputera make up more than half of Sarawak's population and over two thirds of Sabah's population. There also exist aboriginal groups in much smaller numbers on the peninsula, where they are collectively known as the Orang Asli.Laws over who gets bumiputera status vary between states.
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