No, he is 3/4 malay and 1/4 Malabar Indian. His father was half Malabar Indian and half Malay, his mother was pure blooded Malay. So a large % of his ancestry is Malay, his culture is Malay, his language is Malay and his upbringing was in a Malay home. He is Malay in all aspects.

Malay influences in the Philippines include aspects of language, culture, and traditions. Many Filipinos have Malay ancestry, and this is reflected in various cultural practices, cuisine, folklore, and beliefs. The Malay influence is especially prominent in certain regions in the Philippines, such as those with strong historical ties to Malay settlers and traders.

Malay wedding music are mostly Malay pop songs

"I love you" in Malay is "Saya cinta padamu."

Fencing is 'pagar' in Malay.