Africans in Malaysia or African Malaysians, are people of full or partial African descent who were born in or immigrated to Malaysia. Immigration from Africa to Malaysia is only a recent phenomenon, with Europe and the rest of Asia traditionally being the largest sources of migration to Malaysia.
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 233,055 (2022 estimate)[1] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Johor · Kuala Lumpur · Negeri Sembilan · Penang · Perak · Selangor · Sabah · Sarawak | |
| Languages | |
| Malay · French · Arabic · English · Languages of Africa (Igbo, Yoruba) | |
| Religion | |
| [] · Islam · Christianity · [] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| African people |
Globalization brought more Africans to Malaysia for tourism, business and to study at Malaysian universities.[2][3] Medical tourism has also attracted Africans to Malaysia.[3] Immigration of Africans to Malaysia and other Asian countries has become increasingly common due to tighter restrictions on immigration in Europe.[1]
In 2012, around 79,352 Africans entered Malaysia legally. They were issued with a total of 25,467 student visas.[1][2]
Further reading
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edit- ^ a b c Najad Abdullahi (15 August 2013). "African migrants aspire to a better life in Asia". Deutsche Welle. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ a b Nigel Edgar (25 March 2012). "African students appeal for understanding that not all of them are bad". The Star. Archived from the original on 20 March 2014. Retrieved 20 March 2014.
- ^ a b "Globalisation brings more Africans to Malaysia". Bernama. The Star. 3 September 2009. Archived from the original on 22 May 2014. Retrieved 22 May 2014.