a Malay
A group of people who came from southern China and settled in the Malay Peninsula. They speak Malay and follow the culture. The government says you’re a Malay if you’re Muslim, speak Malay, and follow Malay traditions. Some people even get counted as Malay if they have a mixed background and convert to Islam.
If you’re Muslim and speak Malay, you’re a Malay.
My friend is half Chinese and half Malay, but he’s still considered a Malay.
Some people get counted as Malay even if they have a mix of Chinese and Malay blood.