List of Malaysians of Indian descent

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This is a list of notable Malaysians of Indian origin, including original immigrants who obtained Malaysian citizenship and their Malaysian descendants. Entries on this list are demonstrably notable by having a linked current article or reliable sources as footnotes against the name to verify they are notable and define themselves either full or partial Indian origin, whose ethnic origin lie in India.

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This list also includes emigrant Malaysians of Indian origin and could be taken as a list of famous Malaysians of Indian origin.

Academicians

Activists, social workers, environmentalist and lawyers

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Karpal Singh, lawyer and politician

Actresses and female models

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Deborah Priya, winner of Miss Malaysia

Ancient rulers

Arts and entertainment

Business people and entrepreneurs

Comedians

Criminals

Dancers

Deejays and television personalities

Doctors

Fashion designer

Freedom fighters and nationalists

Journalists

Literary figures

Martial artists

Astronauts

Mountaineers

Musicians

Politicians

Religious

Scientists

Surveyors

Dato Sr K Sri Kandan, Chairman of AECOM (M).

Sportspeople

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