Javanese people are the majority ethnic group in Indonesia; and therefore no wonder that many of Javanese people are found anywhere in Indonesian archipelago. For long time, public also know very well that Javanese community are also found in Peninsular Malaysia, and they have been in Malaysia since early times. Javanese migration to this country occurred during Dutch colonial era. They are concentrated in Perak, Johor, Selangor in Kedah, even in Kuala Lumpur. Javanese community is also found in Suriname in South America. In Singapore, approximately 50% -60% of its Malay population have some degree of Javanese ancestry.
Posted on: Sun, 11 Aug 2013 12:28:30 +0000
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