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July 16, 2026TRaNS Trans -Regional and -National Studies of Southeast Asia

Orang Laut Memories of the Premodern States of Melaka and Johor-Riau

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VWVivienne WeeEthnographic Museum

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Paper discusses Orang Laut's contributions to premodern kingdoms and their historical hierarchies.

Key Points

  • The paper explores the historical significance of the Orang Laut in the Melaka and Johor-Riau premodern states and their evolving social status.
  • Analysis of historical texts and inscriptions related to Orang Laut and premodern kingdoms.
  • Examination of the shift in terms describing the Orang Laut from 'hulun haji' to 'hamba raja'.
  • Discussion of present-day implications for the Orang Laut's social hierarchy and identity.
  • Orang Laut played a crucial role in trade, supplying goods that allowed kingdoms to engage in international commerce.
  • Historical terms indicate a shift in the perception and treatment of Orang Laut within the state's hierarchy.
  • Modern Orang Laut face social stigma and unequal treatment compared to other citizens in Indonesia.

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Vivienne Wee (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a58752d2b46c88ba9ad1006https://doi.org/10.1017/trn.2026.10021
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