摘要:AbstractThis article is an attempt to reconstruct and explain the origin of the Malays based on compatible reality. The sources of this article consist of the resources that were used in the well-known written work on this topic, but also a revelation was made upon it. Basic explanations in this article are from the indigenous classical writings, which become the primary sources. This article proposes that the search for the origins of the Malays can be traced based on ancient languages, archaeology, anthropology materials, a physical fossil, genetic and historical resources. The origin of the word Malay and the features of the Malays are discussed too.
关键词:Malay;Orang Melayu;Origins;Genetic;Sejarah Melayu