Are Indonesians and Malays the same?

Malay and Indonesian are two standardised varieties of the Malay language, used in Malaysia and Indonesia, respectively. Both varieties are generally mutually intelligible, yet there are noticeable differences in spelling, grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary, as well as the predominant source of loanwords.

Are Malays and Indonesian the same race?

THOSE ARE DIFFERENT ETHNIC GROUPS. But Indonesia does consider all native Indonesians, except melanesian, as bangsa melayu (malay race) regardless religions. So Balinese Hindu or Christian Javanese, Bataknese, Dayak, Minahasan etc are still malay race or bangsa melayu in Indonesian standard.

How many Malays are there in Indonesia?

Malay Indonesians

Should I learn Indonesian or Malay?

Depends on where you are and what you’re planning to do. If you live in a country with a large Filipino immigrant population, then consider learning Tagalog, likewise for Malay or Indonesian. If you’re planning to travel, consider learning Indonesian. It’s easy to learn, and many people speak the language.

Is Indonesian and Malaysian the same language?

Indonesians do not see Indonesian and Malaysian/Malay as the same language, and are generally upset when Bahasa Indonesia is ever referred to as “Malay” or “Indonesian Malay”. Malay is distinguished as a local language in Indonesia as opposed to the national language, Bahasa Indonesia.

Can Malaysians understand Indonesian?

Absolutely, the vowel is different too but some Malaysians can understand Indonesian little. It is just a little different but the meaning is same. While in Indonesian every word with a becomes (a) in Malay a becomes (e). Apa kabar kamu Dinda?

Is Thai and Malay similar?

Thai, Malay & Indonesian Cuisine Workshop. Thai Malay and Indonesian Cuisine are all very similar, in particular some of the regional traditions. It has also been influenced by Chinese, Indian and many other cultures throughout history, producing a distinct cuisine of their own.