Geographic Distribution
The Orang Asli (lit. "original people") are the aboriginal tribes inhabiting the rainforests of the Malay peninsula. Most are believed to have migrated to the region over a long period between 8000 and 3000 years ago, following the southward movement of peoples throughout South-East Asia. A 1970 census gave an overall figure of nearly 71,000 people.
The Orang Kanaq are one of the Proto-Malay tribes. Proto-Malays live among the straits of Malacca and in Southern Johore. Some have been absorbed into the Malay community.
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