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{{Infobox ethnic group
{{Infobox ethnic group
| group = Malaysian New Zealanders
| group = Malaysian New Zealanders
| pop = '''14,547''' (2006)<ref name="NZ Census">{{cite web|url=http://asianz.org.nz/sites/asianz.org.nz/files/AsiaNZ%20Outlook%207.pdf|title=Table 8: New Zealand resident population born in Asia, 1986-2006|publisher=Asia New Zealand Foundation|accessdate=25 March 2014|page=12/14|format=[[PDF]]}}</ref>
| pop = '''17,464''' Malaysian-born (2018)<ref name="NZ Census">{{cite journal|url=http://asianz.org.nz/sites/asianz.org.nz/files/AsiaNZ%20Outlook%207.pdf|first1=Richard|last1=Bedford|first2=Elsie|last2=Ho|editor1=Andrew Butcher|title=Implications of a Changing Demography: Table 8: New Zealand resident population born in Asia, 1986-2006|journal=Asians in New Zealand|publisher=Asia New Zealand Foundation|issue=7|pages=12–14|date=June 2008|accessdate=25 March 2014|issn=1177-0031|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130209202203/http://asianz.org.nz/sites/asianz.org.nz/files/AsiaNZ%20Outlook%207.pdf|archivedate=9 February 2013|df=dmy}}</ref>
| popplace = [[South Island]]
| popplace = Particularly [[Wellington]]; also [[Auckland]] and the [[South Island]]
| langs = [[New Zealand English]], [[Malaysian English]], [[Malaysian Mandarin]], [[Cantonese]], [[Malay language|Malay]]
| langs = [[New Zealand English]], [[Malaysian English]], [[Chinese language|Chinese]] ([[Cantonese]], [[Min Chinese]], [[Malaysian Mandarin]]), [[Tamil language|Tamil]], [[Malay language|Malay]], [[Orang Asal]] languages
| rels = [[Buddhism]], minority [[Islam]]
| rels = [[Buddhism]], [[Christianity]], [[Hinduism]], [[Islam]]
| related = [[Demographics of Malaysia|Various ethnic groups of Malaysia]]
| related = [[Demographics of Malaysia|Various ethnic groups of Malaysia]]
}}
}}


'''Malaysian New Zealanders''' are [[New Zealanders|New Zealand citizens]] and residents who are of [[Malaysia]]n descent or Malaysian-born immigrants. As of 2006, approximately 14,547 Malaysian-born people lived in [[New Zealand]].<ref name="NZ Census"/><ref name="mynz"/>
'''Malaysian New Zealanders''' are [[New Zealanders|New Zealand citizens]] and residents who are of [[Malaysia]]n descent or Malaysian-born immigrants. As of 2018, approximately 17,464 Malaysian-born people lived in [[New Zealand]], with a much higher number of New Zealanders with Malaysian ancestry.<ref name="NZ Census"/><ref name="mynz"/>


== History ==
== History ==
During the [[British Empire|British colonial period]], 42 people born in 1916 on the [[Straits Settlements]] (of which is now called Malaysia and [[Singapore]]) became the first residents of New Zealand.<ref name="mynz">{{cite web|url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/malaysians-and-singaporeans/page-1|title=Malaysians and Singaporeans - Malaysians|publisher=[[Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand]]|date=13 July 2012|accessdate=25 March 2014|author=Carl Walrond}}</ref> Most of them were the ethnic [[Ethnic Malays|Malays]] and [[Malaysian Chinese|Chinese]].<ref name="mynz"/>
During the [[British Empire|British colonial period]], 42 people born in 1910s on the [[Straits Settlements]] (of which is now called Malaysia and [[Singapore]]) became the first residents of New Zealand.<ref name="mynz">{{cite web|url=http://www.teara.govt.nz/en/malaysians-and-singaporeans/page-1|title=Malaysians and Singaporeans - Malaysians|publisher=[[Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand]]|date=13 July 2012|accessdate=25 March 2014|author=Carl Walrond}}</ref> Most of them were the ethnic [[Ethnic Malays|Malays]] and [[Malaysian Chinese|Chinese]].<ref name="mynz"/>


Emerging [[13 May Incident|racial riots]] in Malaysia in 1969 prompted more students from the ethnic Chinese community to seek an education in New Zealand.<ref name="mynz"/> Following the riots, the [[Malaysian Government]] introduced affirmative action policies to help the [[Bumiputera (Malaysia)|Bumiputera]] (mainly the Malays and [[Orang Asal|indigenous people]]) to achieve a higher economic quality of life than the Chinese.<ref name="mynz"/> Preferential university entry for the Bumiputera made it more difficult for ethnic Chinese to enter Malaysian institutions of higher learning making it preferable for Malaysian Chinese to move and study in New Zealand universities rather than in their own country.<ref name="mynz"/>
Emerging [[13 May Incident|racial riots]] in Malaysia in 1969 prompted more students from the ethnic Chinese community to seek an education in New Zealand.<ref name="mynz"/> Following the riots, the [[Malaysian Government]] introduced affirmative action policies to help the [[Bumiputera (Malaysia)|Bumiputera]] (mainly the Malays and [[Orang Asal|indigenous people]]) to achieve a higher economic quality of life than the Chinese.<ref name="mynz"/> Preferential university entry for the Bumiputera made it more difficult for ethnic Chinese to enter Malaysian institutions of higher learning making it preferable for Malaysian Chinese to move and study in New Zealand universities rather than in their own country.<ref name="mynz"/>


In 1986, there were 3,480 Malaysians in New Zealand which later increased to 14,547 in 2006.<ref name="NZ Census"/> Of this total, only 3,540 were Malays while most were Malaysian Chinese.
In 1986, there were 3,480 Malaysians in New Zealand which later increased to 14,547 in 2006.<ref name="NZ Census"/> Of this total, only 3,540 were Malays while most were Malaysian Chinese.

== Notable Malaysian New Zealanders ==
{{maincat|New Zealand people of Malaysian descent}}

* [[Michelle Ang]], actress<ref>{{Cite web |last=Baver |first=Kristin |title=Meet Omega: Michelle Ang on Becoming the Heart of Star Wars: The Bad Batch |url=https://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-the-bad-batch-omega-michelle-ang-interview |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=StarWars.com |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Bic Runga]], singer-songwriter<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bailey |first=Judy |title=Bic Runga on music, family, and why she wants to reinvent herself |url=https://www.nowtolove.co.nz/lifestyle/career/bic-runga-on-music-family-and-why-she-wants-to-reinvent-herself-32213 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=Now To Love |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Luise Fong]], artist<ref>{{Cite web |title=Luise Fong: Universe |url=https://christchurchartgallery.org.nz/exhibitions/luise-fong-universe |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=christchurchartgallery.org.nz}}</ref>
* [[Kamal Bamadhaj]], human rights activist<ref>{{Cite web |title=Punitive Damage |url=https://www.nzfilm.co.nz/films/punitive-damage |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=New Zealand Film Commission |language=en}}</ref>
* [[John Chen (pianist)|John Chen]], concert pianist.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Recordings by John Chen {{!}} Now available to stream and purchase at Naxos |url=https://www.naxos.com/Bio/Person/John_Chen/12997 |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=www.naxos.com}}</ref>
* [[Sue Maroroa]], New Zealand Women’s Chess champion<ref>{{Cite web |last=Franks |first=Raphel |date=2023-09-16 |title=Kiwi chess champion was 'accidental' player: Family mourn Sue Maroroa Jones, dead at 32 |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/sue-maroroa-jones-family-pays-tribute-to-new-zealand-womens-chess-champion/BWCLRHPBWVCVVD4RQMA5THA4U4/ |access-date=2023-09-16 |website=NZ Herald |language=en-NZ}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==
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{{Malaysians abroad and their descendants}}
{{Malaysians abroad and their descendants}}


[[Category:Asian New Zealander]]
[[Category:Asian diaspora in New Zealand]]
[[Category:New Zealand people of Malaysian descent]]
[[Category:New Zealand people of Malaysian descent| ]]
[[Category:Immigration to New Zealand]]
[[Category:Malaysian diaspora|New Zealander]]
[[Category:Malaysian diaspora|New Zealander]]


Latest revision as of 23:37, 6 October 2024

Malaysian New Zealanders
Total population
17,464 Malaysian-born (2018)[1]
Regions with significant populations
Particularly Wellington; also Auckland and the South Island
Languages
New Zealand English, Malaysian English, Chinese (Cantonese, Min Chinese, Malaysian Mandarin), Tamil, Malay, Orang Asal languages
Religion
Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam
Related ethnic groups
Various ethnic groups of Malaysia

Malaysian New Zealanders are New Zealand citizens and residents who are of Malaysian descent or Malaysian-born immigrants. As of 2018, approximately 17,464 Malaysian-born people lived in New Zealand, with a much higher number of New Zealanders with Malaysian ancestry.[1][2]

History

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During the British colonial period, 42 people born in 1910s on the Straits Settlements (of which is now called Malaysia and Singapore) became the first residents of New Zealand.[2] Most of them were the ethnic Malays and Chinese.[2]

Emerging racial riots in Malaysia in 1969 prompted more students from the ethnic Chinese community to seek an education in New Zealand.[2] Following the riots, the Malaysian Government introduced affirmative action policies to help the Bumiputera (mainly the Malays and indigenous people) to achieve a higher economic quality of life than the Chinese.[2] Preferential university entry for the Bumiputera made it more difficult for ethnic Chinese to enter Malaysian institutions of higher learning making it preferable for Malaysian Chinese to move and study in New Zealand universities rather than in their own country.[2]

In 1986, there were 3,480 Malaysians in New Zealand which later increased to 14,547 in 2006.[1] Of this total, only 3,540 were Malays while most were Malaysian Chinese.

Notable Malaysian New Zealanders

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Main category: New Zealand people of Malaysian descent

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Bedford, Richard; Ho, Elsie (June 2008). Andrew Butcher (ed.). "Implications of a Changing Demography: Table 8: New Zealand resident population born in Asia, 1986-2006" (PDF). Asians in New Zealand (7). Asia New Zealand Foundation: 12–14. ISSN 1177-0031. Archived from the original (PDF) on 9 February 2013. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  2. ^ a b c d e f Carl Walrond (13 July 2012). "Malaysians and Singaporeans - Malaysians". Te Ara: The Encyclopedia of New Zealand. Retrieved 25 March 2014.
  3. ^ Baver, Kristin. "Meet Omega: Michelle Ang on Becoming the Heart of Star Wars: The Bad Batch". StarWars.com. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  4. ^ Bailey, Judy. "Bic Runga on music, family, and why she wants to reinvent herself". Now To Love. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Luise Fong: Universe". christchurchartgallery.org.nz. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Punitive Damage". New Zealand Film Commission. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  7. ^ "Recordings by John Chen | Now available to stream and purchase at Naxos". www.naxos.com. Retrieved 16 September 2023.
  8. ^ Franks, Raphel (16 September 2023). "Kiwi chess champion was 'accidental' player: Family mourn Sue Maroroa Jones, dead at 32". NZ Herald. Retrieved 16 September 2023.


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