🇮🇳 India

India diaspora in Malaysia

People from India in Malaysia meet here, city by city. Each community is a neighbourhood, not a crowd, so if yours is missing, start it.

Communities by city

How many people from India live in Malaysia?

According to the United Nations, 140,000 people from India live in Malaysia.

In total, 17,600,000 people from India live abroad, and about 1% of them live in Malaysia.

However, the figure counts migrants, not their children born here. The real community is therefore larger.

Source: UN DESA, International Migrant Stock 2024

Where to meet people from India in Malaysia

No community for people from India exists in Malaysia on Compatri yet. However, one first member is enough to open one in their city.

As soon as a community starts, its meetups show up on the events page, with the date, the venue and the number of attendees.

Compatri follows cities such as Kuala Lumpur, and each one can host its community.

Joining the India community in Malaysia

Compatri brings diasporas together where they live. First, you choose the community of your city. Then you discover what its members organise: meals, parties, afterworks or mutual aid. Finally, you message compatriots who share your interests.

You can also host your own meetup: a meal, an outing or a party. It then appears to members of your city, and you follow sign-ups from your account.

Your exact location never appears: other members only see an approximate area. In addition, joining a community and attending events costs nothing.

Frequently asked questions

How many people from India live in Malaysia?

According to the UN, about 140,000 people from India live in Malaysia. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from India live in in Malaysia?

Communities start where members sign up. If your city is still missing, suggest it: a community often begins with a handful of neighbours.

How can I meet people from India in Malaysia?

Join the community of your city on Compatri, then attend the meetups its members organise. You can also host your own event.

Which other diasporas live in Malaysia?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from Indonesia, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and Singapore.

When is the India national day?

Republic Day (India) falls on January 26. In Malaysia too, the diaspora celebrates it every year.

Do I have to pay to join my community?

No. Joining your community, discovering nearby members and attending events stays free. The Starter and Advanced plans only add features to go further.

Elsewhere in the world

Elsewhere, the India diaspora also lives in the United Arab Emirates, the United States, and Saudi Arabia. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.