原马来人（马来文：Melayu Proto）是第一批到达南洋群岛的马来人，目前使用的语言属于南岛语系，他们在新石器时代晚期迁徙至南洋群岛。书籍 The Encyclopedia of Malaysia: Early History 指出了马来人起源的三大理论，但是历史学界尚无定论。
值得注意的是，现今存在的原马来人依旧可见，他们包括了莫肯人、Orang Jakun、Orang Kuala、Orang Temuan和Orang Kanaq。[41]
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