Malays live island-wide and can very easily get along with the other communities to live in peace and harmony. The Malays are also noted for their spiritual abilities. In fact, the nature of the Malay psyche is peace, which is propounded by their religion, Islam.
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February 25, 2009 • 10:11 pm
At the other extreme was the Malay, described as the ‘king of slaves’. More quickly than any other group, the Malays learnt the skills of almost all the trades practiced at the Cape. When freed, many prospered commercially. Against this, however, they were regarded as temperamental and dangerous. ‘Running amok’ was something to be feared.
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