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The genetic history of Peninsular Malaysia.
Gene - 15 Jul 2016
Norhalifah Hanim Kamis, Syaza Fatnin Hisham, Chambers Geoffrey Keith, Edinur Hisham Atan
Abstract excerpt
This article explores the genetic history of the various sub-populations currently living in Peninsular Malaysia. This region has received multiple waves of migrants like the Orang Asli in prehistoric times and the Chinese, Indians, Europeans and Arabs during historic times. There are three highly distinct lineages that make up the Orang Asli; Semang, Senoi and Proto-Malays. The Semang, who have 'Negrito'...
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