Japanese migration to Malaysia
在マレーシア日本人 | |
|---|---|
| Total population | |
| 20,657 (2023) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Kuala Lumpur and Selangor | 5,275 |
| Penang | 1,655 |
| Johor | 944 |
| Sabah | 400 |
| Perak | 245 |
| Sarawak | 212 |
| Malacca | 138 |
| Languages | |
| Japanese, Malay, English | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Japanese diaspora | |
The history of Japanese migration in Malaysia goes back to the late 19th century, when the country was part of the British Empire as British Malaya.