are replaced by the terms Sakai or Ngopa (Ngò 'Pa or Ngoh Paa, which literally means 'curly/frizzy (haired) people'). The first term is derogatory in Malaysia, with the connotation of savages, subjects or slaves. The Semang have had a degree of patronage from the royal family of Thailand.

Physical features

They have dark skin, often curly-hair and Asiatic facial characteristics, and are stockily built.

Ethnic groups

The Semang do not

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