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Overseas Indonesians Total population 5,280,000 estimated Regions with significant populations 
Malaysiaest 2,500,000 
Saudi Arabiaest 1,500,000 [1] 
Netherlands395,800 
Singaporeest 200,000 
Taiwan161,000 
Hong Kong102,100 [2] 
Suriname90,000 [3] 
Australia86.196 [4] 
United Arab Emirates75,000 [5] 
United States70,000 
Japan30,567 [6][7] 
South Korea30,000 
Canada14,300 
Philippines10,000 [8] Languages Indonesian, Javanese, Minangkabau, Buginese, other Indonesia languages, English, Chinese
Religion Related ethnic groups An Overseas Indonesian is a person of Indonesian origin who lives outside of Indonesia. This term applies to people of Indonesian birth and descent who are citizens or residents of temporary status.
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History
Most archaeologists estimate that the human settlement of Madagascar happened between 200 and 500 A.D., when seafarers from Indonesia (probably from Kalimantan or the southern Sulawesi) arrived in outrigger sailing canoes.[9] The influence of Indonesian culture is still strongly felt in Madagascar, especially in Madagascar language.[10]
One of the migrations dates back to the Srivijaya Empire when Srivijaya became the key player in Asian-Europe trade. Srivijaya sent people to explore and trade in the South China Sea rim and Indian Ocean rim. Many of them settled in Madagascar, India, Thailand, and South Africa.[10]
In 1300 AD, Minangkabau people, one of the most mobile ethnic in Malay archipelago, wandering to Malay peninsula until South Philippines. The Minangkabau settler were influence people in Malay kingdoms and modern Malaysia.
During the Dutch East Indies era, many of the Javanese were sent to other Dutch colonies, namely Suriname and South Africa, as contract labourers.
Nowadays, many Indonesians go abroad as students, or labourers (known as TKI). Most of them settled in Malaysia, Arab world, United States, and Australia.
Indonesians Worldwide
Malaysia
Malaysia shares a border with Indonesia and both countries share many aspects of their culture, including mutually intelligible national languages. Populations have long moved between the areas which make up the modern-day states. Many people from Sumatra and Sulawesi, which are located in modern-day Indonesia, migrated to the Malay peninsula roughly 700 years ago. In 1300, many Minangkabau people migrated to Malaysia and settled in Negeri Sembilan. In the 18th century, Pagar Ruyung kingdom appointed Raja Melewar as Yamtuan Besar (equivalent to king). In 1402, Parameswara, the Srivijaya prince, migrated to Malay peninsula and founded Sultanate of Malacca. When the Sultanate of Aceh was powerful, the Acehnese people invaded the Malay peninsula a number of times. Nowadays, an estimated 1,500,000 Indonesians in Malaysia, with millions more of Indonesian descent. Tun Abdul Razak, former Malaysian prime minister, is one of many successful politicians originating from Indonesia in Malaysia.[11]
Saudi Arabia
Main article: Indonesians in Saudi ArabiaIndonesian pilgrims have long lived in Hejaz, a region along the west coast of Saudi Arabia. Among them was Ahmad Khatib, who served as the Imam of the Shafi'i school of law at the mosque known as Masjidil Haram, Mecca.[12] Today, most of Indonesians in Saudi Arabia are female domestic workers, with a minority of other types of labour migrants and students. Most of the santri extension studied in Saudi, as well as Al Azhar University in Cairo.
United States
Main article: Indonesian AmericanIn the United States, most Indonesians are students and professional. Boston University and Harvard University are favorite schools for Indonesian people. In the Silicon Valley region of Northern California, there are many professional Indonesian-American engineers in the high-tech industry that are employed in companies such as Cisco Systems, KLA Tencor, Google, Yahoo, Sun Microsystems, and IBM. Sehat Sutardja, CEO of Marvell Technology Group, is one of the success Indonesian professional in USA.[13] In April 2011 the Special English service of Voice of America reported on the push to get more Indonesians to study in the United States.
Singapore
According to the Indonesian Embassy in Singapore, as of 2010 there are 180.000 Indonesian citizens in Singapore. As much as 80.000 work as domestic helper, 10.000 as sailors, and the rest are either students or professional. But the number can be higher as registering one's residence is not compulsory for Indonesians, putting the number to around 200.000 people. Singaporean citizens of Indonesian descent make the bulk of the Malay population is Singapore.
The Netherlands
Main article: Indo peopleIndonesia was the colony of the Netherlands. In the early 20th century, many Indonesian students studied in the Netherlands. Most of them lived in Leiden and were active in Indonesian Vereeniging. During the Indonesian National Revolution, many Moluccans migrated to the Netherlands. Most of them were ex KNIL army. In this way around 12,500 persons were settled in the Netherlands. Giovanni Van Bronckhorst, Denny Landzaat, Roy Makaay, Mia Audina, and Daniel Sahuleka are famous people of Indonesian ancestry in the Netherlands.
Australia
Main article: Indonesian AustralianBefore the Dutch and British sailor arrived in Australia. The Indonesian from Southern Sulawesi have been explored Australia northern coast. Each year, the Bugis sailors would sail down on the northwestern monsoon in their wooden pinisi. They would stay in Australia for several months to trade and take tripang (or dried sea cucumber) before returning to Makassar on the dry season off shore winds. These trading voyages continued until 1907.[citation needed]
Suriname
The Indonesian people, mainly Javanese, make up 15% of the population Suriname. In the 19th century, the Dutch sent the Javanese to Suriname as contract workers in plantations. The most famous person of Indonesian descent is Paul Somohardjo as the speaker of the National Assembly of Suriname.[14]
United Kingdom
Main article: Indonesian BritishJapan
Main article: Indonesians in JapanHong Kong
Main article: Indonesians in Hong KongSouth Korea
Main article: Indonesians in South KoreaUnited Arab Emirates
Main article: Indonesians in the United Arab EmiratesPhilippines
Main article: Indonesians in the PhilippinesTaiwan
Main article: Indonesians in TaiwanSee also
References
- ^ http://www.thejakartapost.com/news/2011/04/30/indonesia-taiwan-sign-agreement-migrant-protections.html
- ^ Media Indonesia Online 2006-11-30
- ^ http://www.joshuaproject.net/peopctry.php
- ^ http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/webpages/statistics?opendocument
- ^ Expatriates celebrate 64th Indonesian Independence Day in Abu Dhabi - Gulf News
- ^ Sakurai 2003: 33
- ^ Sakurai 2003: 41
- ^ http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001530/153053e.pdf
- ^ Migration from Kalimantan to Madagascar by O. C. Dahl
- ^ a b Read, Robert Dick (2008). Penjelajah Bahari:Bukti-bukti Mutakhir Penjelajahan Pelaut Indonesia.
- ^ [1]
- ^ Ricklefs, M.C. (1994). A History of Modern Indonesia Since c. 1300.
- ^ Meet Marvell Forbes Article
- ^ English Not On Menu For Wednesday's Press Briefing
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