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"Pendatang asing" or "'''orang pendatang'''" is a common Malay phrase used to refer to foreigners or immigrants; "pendatang asing" literally means "foreign comer" or "foreign immigrant". Although most frequently used to refer to foreign immigrants, especially Illegal Immigrants , ''pendatang asing'' has been used by some politicians in Malaysia as pejorative way of addressing non- Malay Malaysian s. OFFENSIVENESS OF THE PHRASE In a Malaysian political context, it is commonly used as a pejorative way of addressing non-Malays; this usage is especially predominant among . HISTORICAL USAGE IN POLITICS The phrase therefore has strong connotations, and is often used in heated political situations. One such example was the . Tensions flared in 2004 when it was proposed to open the currently Bumiputra -only Universiti Teknologi MARA to all Malaysians. Malay media made comments about the "pendatang" making a "daring challenge to Malay rights". Ooi, Jeff (2004). "UiTM and 'Malay Agenda'" . Retrieved Jan. 29, 2006. DEBATE OVER ITS APPROPRIATENESS Some non-Malay members of the opposition media have contended that the common use of phrases like "pendatang asing" validates their belief that non-Malay Malaysians are second-class citizens. It has also been argued that the derogatory use of "pendatang asing" is inappropriate, as almost all of Malaysia's ''. ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS See Also: Illegal immigrants in Malaysia Since the 1980s when Malaysia first experienced Economic Boom , the country has seen massive influx of immigrants and foreigners from many neighboring countries such as Indonesia , the Philippines , Vietnam and Myanmar . Recently, Malaysia has been the destination for many Bangladeshis , Indians and Pakistanis that are looking for employment. While many entered Malaysia legally, labor shortage in Malaysia has encouraged many employers to employ illegal immigrants. Of late, the Malaysian government has tried to repatriate many of these illegal immigrants back to their countries of origin. Such effort however has annoyed several governments such as Indonesia and India. SEE ALSO NOTES AND REFERENCES EXTERNAL LINKS
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