Malaysia is the name of the country. Logically the name came form two words, 'Malay' and 'Sia'. Malay stand for the main race in the country will I have no specific explanation on the 'Sia'. Malaysia is known for it variety races that live together. Therefore, this condition produce many cultures, foods and celebrations. I'm as a Malaysian was born as a Malay guy. Since I was a child my friends came from three races whether Malay, Chinese or Indian. Until now, my friends are majorly from these three races.
Malaysia as the name been given are majorly populated by Malays. Up to now, Malaysia already had 6 Prime Minister that served the country since 31 August 1957 and all the Prime Minister are Malay related blood. Malaysia also own a King and all the Kings are also Malay related blood. Malaysia is known as an Islamic country but the people are free to follow any religious. Malaysia people are divided into 'Bumiputere', Chinese, Indian, others and non-citizen.
Priority are given to the 'Bumiputera' in term of owning assets, applying bank loan and applying to enter any public educational institutes. 'Bumiputera' consist of Malay and 'Orang Asli' people. 'Bumiputera' is the original people of the land. A table showing the ethnics populations in Malaysia are shown as follow: