Can Malaysian Chinese speak Malay?

Unlike in Indonesia, ethnic Chinese in Malaysia speaking Malay to each other is completely rare and unheard of. But then there are also these Peranakan Chinese who, are not only fluent in the Malay language, but they also use it at home and speak it to their family and other fellow Peranakan Chinese.

Are Malaysians trilingual?

Malaysia is a multi-ethnic country whose population is made up of three different major ethnic groups; Malay, Chinese and Indian. It stands to reason why most non-Malays in Malaysia are by default bilingual (mother tongue + Malay), if not trilingual (mother tongue + Malay + English) even.

Can Malaysians speak Chinese?

Not all Malaysians can speak Mandarin. Even some Malaysian Chinese cannot speak Mandarin. They can only communicate in their own dialect. Only those Chinese Malaysians who have been to Chinese schools or those who have mixed around with Mandarin speaking friends can speak Mandarin.

Is Malay and Indonesian the same language?

Indonesia has clearly distinguished Malay (Bahasa Melayu) and Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), the latter being the national language. There are cold conflicts between the two languages.

Are Balinese Hindus considered Malay in Malaysia?

If a Balinese Hindu was to immigrate to Malaysia, he / she wouldn’t be consider Malay.or bumiputera. Considering the importance of Islam in Malaysia, they shouldn’t be doing Hindu dances and passing off as Malay dances. All Balinese dances have religious significance.

What is your first impression of Malaysians?

My first impression on Malaysians was that they are snob. They couldn’t stop talking about how developed Malaysia compared to Indonesia, and Indonesia should be more wealthy because Indonesia has more natural resources. They’re also very proud they are more Islamic than Indonesia.

Is Rasa Sayange Melayu or Indonesian culture?

If you took what is perceived as part of Indonesian cultural heritage, such as Keris, Batik, the Ambonese song Rasa Sayange, etc. and claim it as part of the common Melayu heritage, then you’ve misread us completely.