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relationships that would deduce meaningful inferences pertinent to the
objectives.
Important findings were featured in the form of a report complemented with
supporting charts and tables for the convenience of readers. Time series
analysis was established in demographics and socio-economic tracking whilst
the findings on current trends were analysed against evolutions that took
place around the world. Information from external sources was also included
as supplementary data to support any findings.
The data has been weighted to match nationality (Malaysian and non-
Malaysian) and ethnicity distribution, where the mid-year population
estimates from DOSM serves as the auxiliary information as follows:
Table 3: Mid-year population estimates 2017
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Background characteristic
Percent
Nationality
Malaysian
89.6
Malay
50.0
Chinese
20.8
Other Bumiputera
*
11.7
Indian
6.2
Others
1.0
Non-Malaysian
10.4
*Other Bumiputera includes Bumiputera Sabah/Sarawak and Orang Asli
Finally, full results of the survey were appended in the form of percentage
tables at the end of the report.
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Current Population Estimates, DOSM , 2017