The Malays, who account for over half the Malaysian population, play a dominant role politically and are included in a grouping identified as bumiputra.

Even in parts of the developing world, cellphones are everywhere: almost half of the Malaysian population uses them, according to a survey released this month.

Although the Malays have nearly always comprised a majority of the Malaysian population, their economic power has rarely been commensurate.

In 2002, 59% of Malaysian population lived in urban areas, while the rest live in rural areas.

It is notable for bringing local & overseas products at affordable prices catering to a large segment of Malaysian population.

They are a significant minority ethnic group, making up 8% of the Malaysian population.

The Malaysian population continues to grow at a rate of 2.4% per annum.

Those who are not considered to be bumiputras make up a considerable portion of the Malaysian population.

Although the Bumiputra have always been the largest racial segment of the Malaysian population (about 65%), their economic position has also tended to be precarious.

They make up over 75% of the Malaysian Indian populations in Malaysia.