Four Malay men posing at the beach

Title
Four Malay men posing at the beach
Year/Period
1950-1970
Region
Singapore
Dimension
Image size: Sheet: 8.6 x 13.6 cm,
Image size: Image: 8.2 x 13.3 cm
Accession No.
1995-05275
Credit Line
Gift of Rosaini bte Haris

The Malays migrated to the Malay Archipelago between 2,000 and 5,000 BC. There are a variety of sub-groups, such as the Peninsular Malay, Javanese, Boyanese, Bugis and others, within the Malay community. Most Malays are Muslims and speak the Malay language. Malay customs and traditions originated from Hindu beliefs but were eventually modified in accordance to Islamic teachings.