HISTORY | Gujarati M'sians: An industrious business community

HISTORY | Gujarati Malaysians, who originated from Gujarat, northwest India, have stamped their mark as excellent businesspersons and renowned professionals.

Indeed, the Gujaratis are highly regarded for their diligence, exceptional business acumen and extensive community-based network.

In the case of Malaysia, the story of the Gujaratis – numbering about 9,000 and concentrated mainly in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca, Ipoh, Seremban and Klang – is essentially that of a small but enterprising and industrious community that punches much above its weight.

The Gujaratis have contributed significantly towards the economic development of our nation.

Gujarati Malaysians can be divided into three main groups according to their faith: Gujarati Hindus, Gujarati Muslims (mainly Vohras or Bohras and Khojas) and Gujarati Jains.

Historical evidence of the community’s entrepreneurial zeal can be traced to...