Jawi Peranakan
Ethnic group of Malaysia and Singapore / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Jawi Peranakan (Jawi: جاوي ڤرانقن) is an ethnic group found primarily within the Malaysian state of Penang and in Singapore, both regions were part of the historical Straits Settlements where their culture and history is centred around. The term "Jawi Peranakan" refers to locally born, Malay-speaking Muslims of mixed Indian and Malay ancestry. (Also known as Malay Peranakans) Over time, this has grown to include people with Arab ancestry as well.[1] They were an elite group within the British Malayan community in mid-19th century Malaya. In addition to their substantial wealth and social standing, they are remembered for setting up the first Malay newspaper in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and China, the Jawi Peranakan and their influences on Malay culture.[2][3]
Regions with significant populations | |
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Malaysia and Singapore | |
Languages | |
Malay | |
Religion | |
Sunni Islam | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Malaysian Indians · Indian Singaporeans · Malay |