🇲🇾 Malaysia

Malaysia diaspora in New Zealand

People from Malaysia in New Zealand 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 Malaysia live in New Zealand?

According to the United Nations, 23,200 people from Malaysia live in New Zealand.

Therefore New Zealand ranks number 8 among the destinations of the Malaysia diaspora.

In total, 2,360,000 people from Malaysia live abroad, and about 1% of them live in New Zealand.

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 Malaysia in New Zealand

No community for people from Malaysia exists in New Zealand 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 Auckland and Wellington, and each one can host its community.

Joining the Malaysia community in New Zealand

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.

Malaysia Independence Day (Hari Merdeka) in New Zealand

Every August 31, the national day brings the Malaysia diaspora together. Locally too, communities organise concerts, meals and gatherings.

Every celebration of the Malaysia national day

Frequently asked questions

How many people from Malaysia live in New Zealand?

According to the UN, about 23,200 people from Malaysia live in New Zealand. Their children born here do not count in this figure.

Which cities do people from Malaysia live in in New Zealand?

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 Malaysia in New Zealand?

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 New Zealand?

According to the UN, the largest ones come from the United Kingdom, India, China, the Philippines, and South Africa.

When is the Malaysia national day?

Malaysia Independence Day (Hari Merdeka) falls on August 31. In New Zealand 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 Malaysia diaspora also lives in Singapore, Bangladesh, and Australia. Each country has its own page, with its cities and meetups.