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Malay culture, refers to the cultures of the ethnic Malays and countries that are of Malay background. Like Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei who's national cultures are of Malay background. Even though ethnic Malays only form a minority but large population in Indonesia. According to Malaysian context, Malay culture includes professing the Islamic faith and speaking the Malay language. Malays have a diverse culture like those living in Indonesia. They have a mix of
Javanese influence. The Malay style of governing is an Islamic theocracy, meaning Christians and Hindus are not able to take part in political office. Brunei's leader is a "sultan", which is of Arab and Islamic tradition.
