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Papers by mohamed anwar omar din

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist in Malaysia

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimicay of the Malays, Western Asia Tourist and Asal-Usul Orang Melayu

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Issues on the origin of the Malays

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist

This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared ... more This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared by influx of West Asian visitors to Malaysia that had evolved out the aftermath of September 11 and London Bombing. Data had been collected from a year field works, from mid-2007 to mid-2008, in Klang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and a few tourist spots in the east coast of Peninsula. This study indicates that there are two major scenarios in Malaysian tourism: First, with the increasing number of their coming since 2001, the emerging West Asian tourist markets not only of the future with huge economic, demographic and destination potentials to Malaysia, but also has created Islamic feature in Malaysian tourism. Secondly, they have brought economic structural change in Malaysia tourism with the emergence of Islamic entrepreneurs as new players in the industry. In short, they have reconstructed toward more Islamic tourism in Malaysia in both sides, the demand and the supply.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Asal-usul Melayu

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist

This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared ... more This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared by influx of West Asian visitors to Malaysia that had evolved out the aftermath of September 11 and London Bombing. Data had been collected from a year field works, from mid-2007 to mid-2008, in Klang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and a few tourist spots in the east coast of Peninsula. This study indicates that there are two major scenarios in Malaysian tourism: First, with the increasing number of their coming since 2001, the emerging West Asian tourist markets not only of the future with huge economic, demographic and destination potentials to Malaysia, but also has created Islamic feature in Malaysian tourism. Secondly, they have brought economic structural change in Malaysia tourism with the emergence of Islamic entrepreneurs as new players in the industry. In short, they have reconstructed toward more Islamic tourism in Malaysia in both sides, the demand and the supply.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of ASAL-USUL ORANG MELAYU: MENULIS SEMULA SEJARAHNYA (THE MALAY ORIGIN: REWRITE ITS HISTORY

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of ASAL-USUL ORANG MELAYU: MENULIS SEMULA SEJARAHNYA (THE MALAY ORIGIN: REWRITE ITS HISTORY

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist

This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared ... more This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared by influx of West Asian visitors to Malaysia that had evolved out the aftermath of September 11 and London Bombing. Data had been collected from a year field works, from mid-2007 to mid-2008, in Klang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and a few tourist spots in the east coast of Peninsula. This study indicates that there are two major scenarios in Malaysian tourism: First, with the increasing number of their coming since 2001, the emerging West Asian tourist markets not only of the future with huge economic, demographic and destination potentials to Malaysia, but also has created Islamic feature in Malaysian tourism. Secondly, they have brought economic structural change in Malaysia tourism with the emergence of Islamic entrepreneurs as new players in the industry. In short, they have reconstructed toward more Islamic tourism in Malaysia in both sides, the demand and the supply.

Research paper thumbnail of Asal-usul Melayu

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist

This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared ... more This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared by influx of West Asian visitors to Malaysia that had evolved out the aftermath of September 11 and London Bombing. Data had been collected from a year field works, from mid-2007 to mid-2008, in Klang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and a few tourist spots in the east coast of Peninsula. This study indicates that there are two major scenarios in Malaysian tourism: First, with the increasing number of their coming since 2001, the emerging West Asian tourist markets not only of the future with huge economic, demographic and destination potentials to Malaysia, but also has created Islamic feature in Malaysian tourism. Secondly, they have brought economic structural change in Malaysia tourism with the emergence of Islamic entrepreneurs as new players in the industry. In short, they have reconstructed toward more Islamic tourism in Malaysia in both sides, the demand and the supply.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

Asian Social Science, 2012

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist in Malaysia

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimicay of the Malays, Western Asia Tourist and Asal-Usul Orang Melayu

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Issues on the origin of the Malays

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist

This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared ... more This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared by influx of West Asian visitors to Malaysia that had evolved out the aftermath of September 11 and London Bombing. Data had been collected from a year field works, from mid-2007 to mid-2008, in Klang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and a few tourist spots in the east coast of Peninsula. This study indicates that there are two major scenarios in Malaysian tourism: First, with the increasing number of their coming since 2001, the emerging West Asian tourist markets not only of the future with huge economic, demographic and destination potentials to Malaysia, but also has created Islamic feature in Malaysian tourism. Secondly, they have brought economic structural change in Malaysia tourism with the emergence of Islamic entrepreneurs as new players in the industry. In short, they have reconstructed toward more Islamic tourism in Malaysia in both sides, the demand and the supply.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

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Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist

This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared ... more This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared by influx of West Asian visitors to Malaysia that had evolved out the aftermath of September 11 and London Bombing. Data had been collected from a year field works, from mid-2007 to mid-2008, in Klang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and a few tourist spots in the east coast of Peninsula. This study indicates that there are two major scenarios in Malaysian tourism: First, with the increasing number of their coming since 2001, the emerging West Asian tourist markets not only of the future with huge economic, demographic and destination potentials to Malaysia, but also has created Islamic feature in Malaysian tourism. Secondly, they have brought economic structural change in Malaysia tourism with the emergence of Islamic entrepreneurs as new players in the industry. In short, they have reconstructed toward more Islamic tourism in Malaysia in both sides, the demand and the supply.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of ASAL-USUL ORANG MELAYU: MENULIS SEMULA SEJARAHNYA (THE MALAY ORIGIN: REWRITE ITS HISTORY

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of ASAL-USUL ORANG MELAYU: MENULIS SEMULA SEJARAHNYA (THE MALAY ORIGIN: REWRITE ITS HISTORY

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist

This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared ... more This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared by influx of West Asian visitors to Malaysia that had evolved out the aftermath of September 11 and London Bombing. Data had been collected from a year field works, from mid-2007 to mid-2008, in Klang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and a few tourist spots in the east coast of Peninsula. This study indicates that there are two major scenarios in Malaysian tourism: First, with the increasing number of their coming since 2001, the emerging West Asian tourist markets not only of the future with huge economic, demographic and destination potentials to Malaysia, but also has created Islamic feature in Malaysian tourism. Secondly, they have brought economic structural change in Malaysia tourism with the emergence of Islamic entrepreneurs as new players in the industry. In short, they have reconstructed toward more Islamic tourism in Malaysia in both sides, the demand and the supply.

Research paper thumbnail of Asal-usul Melayu

Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang a... more Artikel ini merupakan satu usaha kerdil untuk merekonstruksi semula landasan penjelasan tentang asal-usul orang Melayu yang lebih serasi dengan realiti sebenar. Sumber-sumber penulisan artikel ini terdiri daripada sumber-sumber yang telah digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sudah terkenal mengenai topik ini tetapi dibuat penilaian semula terhadapnya. Walau bagaimanapun, asas penjelasan dalam artikel ini adalah sumber-sumber primer sejak era Masihi dan juga tulisantulisan klasik peribumi. Dihujahkan bahawa asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan sumber-sumber yang digunakan dalam tulisan-tulisan yang sedia ada kerana kesemuanya bukti yang sah. Itu sebabnya tulisan-tulisan yang ada pada hari ini hanyalah spekulasi yang tidak masuk akal. Artikel ini mengusulkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu tidak boleh diteluri berasaskan bahasa purba (Austronesia dan Austroasia), bahan arkaeologi, bahan antropologi, rupa-fizikal, fosil dan genetik. Sebaliknya, dihujahkan bahawa pencarian asal-usul orang Melayu perlu diasaskan sumber sejarah. Ini kerana orang Melayu yang ada pada hari ini adalah suatu 'bangsa jadian' yang terbentuk sejak abad ke-18 hasil daripada pengembangan identiti yang asalnya hanya terbatas dalam kalangan kerabat pengasas Kesultanan Melayu Melaka. Imagine communities itu terbentuk setelah berakhirnya zuriat Kesultanan tersebut. Pengembangan tersebut berkembang daripada dorongan dinamisme Islamisasi.

Research paper thumbnail of West Asian Tourist

This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared ... more This study seeks to analysis some of major features of the phenomenon that dramatically appeared by influx of West Asian visitors to Malaysia that had evolved out the aftermath of September 11 and London Bombing. Data had been collected from a year field works, from mid-2007 to mid-2008, in Klang Valley, Langkawi, Penang, Cameron Highlands, Genting Highlands and a few tourist spots in the east coast of Peninsula. This study indicates that there are two major scenarios in Malaysian tourism: First, with the increasing number of their coming since 2001, the emerging West Asian tourist markets not only of the future with huge economic, demographic and destination potentials to Malaysia, but also has created Islamic feature in Malaysian tourism. Secondly, they have brought economic structural change in Malaysia tourism with the emergence of Islamic entrepreneurs as new players in the industry. In short, they have reconstructed toward more Islamic tourism in Malaysia in both sides, the demand and the supply.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.

Research paper thumbnail of Legitimacy of the Malays as the Sons of the Soil

Asian Social Science, 2012

This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments ar... more This paper presents evidence to defend the Malay as legitimate sons of the soil. The arguments are supported by linguistic, archeological, paleoanthropological, prehistorian, botanical, genetic and forensic evidence. The bulk of the sources on indigenous concept of the sons of the soil are the Malay classical texts. Based those sources, it is argued that the Malays are entitled to be regarded as legitimate sons of the soil, firstly, their ancestors were not migrants, instead originated from the Nusantara region; secondly, their ancestors were the first who constituted the political establishment or effective administration in Nusantara in general and in Malaysia in particular; thirdly, the status of the Malay masses as the sons of the soil had been legitimized by the Malay Sultanates, a single supreme authority over all matter on the Malay sovereignty of all time till today; and, fourthly, the Malay themselves constituted the concept of sons of the soil and also the geo-political entity called Tanah Melayu (the Malay Land) long before the coming of foreign influences.