Of the many countries selected by Acehnese, Indonesian, as a place to live, work, or study, it is Malaysia the most sought after.
No less than 640,000 Acehnese who are now living in neighboring countries. This was stated by the President of Aceh Community, Malaysia, Datuk Haji Mansyur bin Usman (54), to Serambinews.com at his place of business, Harapan Bunda Sdn Bhd Building Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malayasia, Wednesday (21/2/2018) morning. According to him, in several other countries, such as Singapore, United States, Netherlands, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, and Norway there are also Acehnese communities. "However, Acehnese migrants who number more than half a million people are only in Malaysia," Mansyur said. Men born in North Aceh who got the title Dato 'Panglima Mahkota Territory of the Kingdom of Malaysia was added, from 640,000 Aceh residents now in Malaysia, about 250,000 of whom have a shop.
Starting from the grocery store grocery store (grocery), fruit taverns, to bamboo herbal shops. "The most number of herbal shops or herbal stores and cosmetics borong," said Datuk Mansyur. The majority of workers in Aceh's business units are also from the Aceh tribe or from local Malays. According to Datuk Mansyur, the Acehnese community in Malaysia is actively engaged in social activities, including commemorating the Islamic High Days.
Especially warning Maulidur Rasul. "The Acehnese here usually commemorate Maulidur Rasul six months since 12 Rabiul Awal.Each week there is a memorial maulid for six months," said Datuk Mansyur. The celebration of Maulidur Rasul is not only a gathering place for fellow citizens of Aceh, but also between Aceh residents and other citizens because the Aceh community always invite your fellow Muslims from other ethnic groups in Malaysia.
Royal envoys and the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Malaysia are also usually enliven the celebration of Maulidur Rasul conducted by the Aceh community in Malaysia. At the moments of Maulidur Rasul's memorial, according to Datuk Mansyur, it is usually recorded and updated the number and address of Acehnese people in Malaysia. From there it is known the concrete number of Acehnese in Malaysia.