List of Malaysians

This is a list of Malaysians, people who are identified with Malaysia through residential, legal, historical or cultural means, grouped by their area of notability.

This is a dynamic list and may never be able to satisfy particular standards for completeness. You can help by adding missing items with reliable sources.

By ethnicity or place of origin

By Malaysian state

Academicians

Architects
Main article: List of Malaysian architects

Artists
Main article: List of Malaysian artists

Businesspeople

Designers
  • Zang Toi (born 1961), fashion designer, won the Mouton-Cadet Young Designers Award in 1991, was awarded the title of Datuk by the King of Malaysia in 2013
  • Jimmy Choo (born 1961), shoe designer, best known for co-founding Jimmy Choo Ltd, which became known for its handmade women's shoes
  • Melinda Looi, fashion designer
  • Bernard Chandran, fashion designer

Inventors

Entertainers
  • Michelle Yeoh, (born 1962) Malaysian actress
  • Ah Niu (born 1976), Malaysian singer
  • Angelica Lee (born 1976), Malaysian film actress and pop singer
  • Imee Ooi
  • Shila Amzah (born 1990), Malaysian singer-songwriter
  • Gary Chaw (born 1979), Malaysian singer-songwriter
  • Joyce Chu (born 1997), Malaysian singer-songwriter
  • Yasmin Ahmad (1958–2009), film director
  • Stacy Angie (born 1990)
  • Francissca Peter (born 1961)
  • Jamal Abdillah (born 1959)
  • Sudirman Arshad (1954–1992)
  • Loganathan Arumugam (1953–2007)
  • David Arumugam, founding member of the Alleycats
  • Awal Ashaari (born 1981)
  • Alvin Anthons (born 1976)
  • Asmawi bin Ani (born 1981)
  • Ahmad Azhar (born 1968)
  • Ning Baizura (born 1975)
  • Kasma Booty (died 2007)
  • Ella (born 1966)
  • Erra Fazira (born 1974)
  • Sean Ghazi (born 1969)
  • Fauziah Latiff (born 1970)
  • Daniel Lee Chee Hun (born 1983)
  • Sheila Majid (born 1965)
  • Amy Mastura (born 1971)
  • Meor Aziddin Yusof (born 1967)
  • Dayang Nurfaizah (born 1981)
  • Shanon Shah (born 1978)
  • Mohd Taufik Nordin (born 1979)
  • Siti Nurhaliza (born 1979)
  • Misha Omar (born 1982)
  • Hani Mohsin (1965–2006)
  • Aziz M. Osman (born 1962)
  • Azmyl Yunor (born 1977)
  • P. Ramlee (1929–1973)
  • Aziz Sattar (1925–2014)
  • Fasha Sandha (born 1984)
  • Aznil Nawawi (born 1962) Malaysian TV host
  • Din Beramboi (1966–2010)
  • Nicholas Teo (born 1981)
  • Pete Teo (born 1972)
  • Penny Tai (born 1978)
  • Hannah Tan (born 1981)
  • Ho Yuhang (born 1971)
  • Jaclyn Victor (born 1978) Malaysian singer
  • Scha Alyahya (born 1983)
  • Shock System
  • Fazura (born 1983)
  • Lisa Surihani (born 1986)
  • Chef Wan (born 1958)
  • Adira Suhaimi (born 1991)
  • Michael Wong (born 1970)
  • Victor Wong (born 1972)
  • Ziana Zain (born 1968)
  • Zee Avi (born 1985)
  • Yuna (born 1986)
  • Zamil Idris (born 1978)
  • Neelofa (born 1989)
  • Namewee (born 1983)
  • Fish Leong (born 1978)
  • Nelissa Nizam (born 1998) Malaysian singer, actress and model
  • Dhia Azrai (born 2005) Malaysian actor
  • Ahmad Emir Aqeel Ahmad Azan (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Ahmad Hanif Fahmi Jazlansanadi (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Muhamad Nur Azim Haziq Norazizzi (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Muhammad Haikal Shahputra Irwan (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Muhammad Hamiz Alif Ishak (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Raja Shahril Syazwan Raja Saifullizan (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Muhammad Adib Danial Shaharudin (born 2010) Malaysian actor and director
  • Muhammad Danial Ashraf Zubir (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Muhammad Iqhmal Mohd Zaroni (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Haidar Hassan Shauqee Rohaizad (born 2008) Malaysian actor and producer
  • Iris Alessandra Alyssa (born 2012)
  • Ben Ladin (born 2001) Malaysian rapper
  • Idan Aedan (born 2004)
  • Peanut (born 2004)
  • Aniq Iffat (born 2006)
  • Iqram Dinzly (born 1981)
  • Aedy Ashraf (born 1993)
  • Adam Lee (born 1994)
  • Emma Maembong (born 1992)
  • Syafie Naswip (born 1992)
  • Sharifah Aryana (born 1995)
  • Juzzthin (born 1990)
  • Hairul Azreen (born 1988)
  • Amar Asyraf (born 1986)
  • Kamal Adli (born 1986)
  • Nadhir Nasar (born 1996) Malaysian actor
  • Putri Hanan (born 1996) Malaysian actress
  • Fadlan Hazim (born 1992)
  • Akim Rahman (born 1993)
  • Alif Satar (born 1990)
  • Faliq Auri (born 1989)
  • Hafidz Roshdi (born 1994)
  • Shukri Yahaya (born 1988)
  • Johan As'ari (born 1986)
  • Beto Kusyairy (born 1980)
  • Tomok (born 1984)
  • Efry Arwis (born 1986)
  • Syafiq Yusof (born 1992) Malaysian actor
  • Syamsul Yusof (born 1984)
  • Syazwan Zulkifly (born 1987)
  • Zhang Yaodong (born 1977)
  • Chen Hanwei (born 1969)
  • Shaun Chen (born 1978)
  • Christopher Lee (born 1971)
  • Lawrence Wong (born 1988)
  • Zen Chong (born 1978)
  • Ronny Chieng (born 1985)
  • Janna Nick (born 1995) Malaysian singer
  • Faizal Tahir (born 1978) Malaysian singer and actor
  • Nina Nadira (born 1992) Malaysian singer
  • Izzue Islam (born 1990) Malaysian actor
  • Aznie Azmi (born 2000) Malaysian actress and singer
  • Ayunie Rizal (born 1998) Malaysian actress and singer
  • Faa Zaini (born 1997) Malaysian actress and singer
  • Ezzrin Loy (born 1997) Malaysian actor and singer
  • Kucaimars (born 1997) Malaysian singer and actor
  • Naim Daniel (born 1997) Malaysian actor and singer
  • Aryan Naim (born 1997) Malaysian actor
  • Wanna Ali (born 1997) Malaysian singer and actress
  • Sweet Qismina (born 1997) Malaysian singer
  • Siti Khadijah Halim (born 1997) Malaysian actress
  • Ayie Elham (born 1997)
  • Firdaus Sora (born 1997)
  • Hun Haqeem (born 1998) Malaysian singer
  • Ariff Bahran (born 1998)
  • Yonnyboii (born 1998) Malaysian singer
  • Zynakal (born 1998) Malaysian singer and actor
  • Puteri Khareeza (born 1998) Malaysian singer
  • Sharifah Rose (born 1998) Malaysian actress
  • Mierul Aiman (born 1998) Malaysian actor
  • Farhan Nordin (born 1998) Malaysian actor
  • Zaid Erakad (born 1998) Malaysian actor
  • Haqiem Rusli (born 1998) Malaysian singer and actor
  • Noel (born 1998)
  • Izzu (born 1998)
  • Aqil Taqee (born 1999) Malaysian actor
  • Scha Elinnea (born 1999) Malaysian actress
  • Zaim Yazid (born 1999) Malaysian actor
  • Ezly Syazwan (born 1999) Malaysian singer
  • Amir Ahnaf (born 2000) Malaysian actor and singer
  • Alif Haiqal (born 2000) Malaysian actor
  • Ideen Azman (born 2000) Malaysian actor
  • Fazziq Muqris (born 2000) Malaysian actor
  • Aniq Suhair (born 2000) Malaysian actor
  • Afiq Hamidon (born 2001) Malaysian actor
  • Syerinie Myra (born 2001) Malaysian actress
  • Meerqeen (born 2001) Malaysian actor and singer
  • Preti Kaur Gill (born 2001) Malaysian actress
  • Syahmi Irfan (born 2001) Malaysian singer
  • Syazani Zainal (born 2002) Malaysian actor
  • Zali Rusli (born 2005) Malaysian singer
  • Zalif Sidek (born 1985) Malaysian actor
  • Shuk Sahar (born 1986) Malaysian TV host
  • Nik Adam Mika (born 2010) Malaysian actor
  • Muhammad Lokman Hakim Shah Abdullah (born 2009) Malaysian actor
  • Nur Qistina Raisah (born 2008) Malaysian actress
  • Puteri Balqis Azizi (born 2007) Malaysian actress
  • Aliff Idham (born 2006) Malaysian actor
  • Armand Ezra (born 2006) Malaysian singer
  • Zaki Yamani (born 2006) Malaysian singer
  • Fariz Isqandar (born 2005) Malaysian actor
  • Muhammad Amir Idlan Azman (born 2005) Malaysian actor
  • Hariz Hazriq Kamarulzaman (born 2007) Malaysian actor
  • Muhammad Rahimi Rosfazli (born 2006) Malaysian actor
  • Amirul Farhan (born 2005)
  • Hazriq Danish (born 2005) Malaysian singer
  • Zairin Nazmi (born 2005)
  • Danish Fitri (born 2005)
  • Redzwan Adha (born 2004)
  • Aqeesh Aleeya (born 2004)
  • Syafa Wany (born 2004)
  • Syamim Razi (born 2003) Malaysian actor
  • Izz Ilham (born 2003) Malaysian actor
  • Bella Dowanna Halim (born 2003) Malaysian actress
  • Muntazar Ghufran (born 2003)
  • Shairi (born 2003)
  • Firdaus Ghufran (born 2002) Malaysian actor
  • Danial Chuer (born 2001) Malaysian singer and actor
  • As'ad Motawh (born 2001) Malaysian singer
  • Ismail Izzani (born 2000) Malaysian singer
  • Imran Aqil (born 1999) Malaysian actor
  • Nabil Aqil (born 1998) Malaysian actor
  • Nabil Ahmad (born 1983)
  • Zizan Razak (born 1984) Malaysian singer
  • Hazman Al-Idrus (born 1988) Malaysian singer
  • Erry Putra (born 1978) Malaysian actor
  • Aweera (born 1991) Malaysian singer and actor
  • Andi Bernadee (born 1991)
  • Fad Bocey (born 1991)
  • Ain Edruce (born 1991)
  • Alvin Chong (born 1991)
  • Sufian Suhaimi (born 1992)
  • Wany Hasrita (born 1992)
  • Hael Husaini (born 1987)
  • Black Hanifah (born 1987)
  • Hazama Azmi (born 1984)
  • Syafeek Ikhwan (born 1988)
  • Yuna Rahim (born 1995)
  • Zarina Zainuddin (born 1970)
  • Aleza Shadan (born 1975)
  • Azhan Rani (born 1976)
  • Jaa Suzuran (born 1994)
  • Zaki Azeman (born 1994)
  • Syamim Farid (born 1991)
  • Akim Ahmad (born 1991)
  • Hafreez Adam (born 1990)
  • Ramona Zamzam (born 1990)
  • Hafiz Suip (born 1990)
  • Saharul Ridzwan (born 1989)
  • Anas Ridzuan (born 1989)
  • Aiman Hakim Ridza (born 1989)
  • Aizat Amdan (born 1989)
  • Jasmine Suraya Chin (born 1989)
  • Fendy Bakry (born 1988)
  • Naqiu Boboy (born 1986)
  • Zoey Rahman (born 1985)
  • Noh Salleh (born 1985)
  • Zarina Zainoordin (born 1984)
  • Remy Ishak (born 1982) Malaysian actor
  • Edry Abdul Halim (born 1976)
  • Yusry Abdul Halim (born 1973)
  • Norman Abdul Halim (born 1972)

Military

Sciences
  • Lim Boon Keng (1868–1957), first Malayan to receive a Queen's Scholarship, gained admission to the University of Edinburgh and graduated in 1892 with a first class honours degree in medicine
  • Wu Lien-teh (1879–1960), a Malaysian physician renowned for his work in public health, and the first Malayan nominated for the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1935
  • Cheah Ming Tatt (born 1983), biologist specializing in immunology and genetics, a recipient of Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Future Scientists Fellowship for his work on RNA splicing
  • Shu Jie Lam, research chemist at University of Melbourne
  • Siti Aisyah Alias (born 1966), marine polar researcher and educator
  • Dr. I-Min Lee (born 1960) Epidemiologist, Harvard School of Public Health, leading researcher into the role of physical activity in promoting health and preventing chronic disease

Politicians

Religious

Sportspeople

Squash

Badminton

Retired

Football (soccer)

Retired

Racing

Others
  • Pandelela Rinong (born 1993), platform diving
  • Jupha Somnet, (born 1993), track cyclist
  • Shah Firdaus Sahrom (born 1995), track cyclist
  • M. Magendran (born 1963), mountain climber, first Malaysian to conquer the summit of Mount Everest (1997)
  • Muhamad Zarif Syahiir Zolkepeli (born 1998), archer
  • Azizulhasni Awang (born 1988), track cyclist
  • Khir Akyazlan Azmi (born 1992) professional boxer
  • Imran Daniel Abdul Hazli (born 2005), professional tennis player

Writers
Main articles: List of Malaysian writers and List of Malaysian women writers

Miscellaneous
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