since the 12th century AD by the missionary Sheikh Abdullah Arif based on his book “Bahr al-Lahut” This illustrates that the first Shia to the Malay world is Batiniyyah beliefs. Batiniyyah Shiite thought has seeped into the thought of theosophy sufism Ex: the doctrine of Sufism wujudiyyah
Two types of Shia which is coming from Indian people
Shia Taiyibi Bohra (Dawood Bohra) known as those who have Bombay Store. centered in Klang has its own mosque and cemetery his followers are estimated between 200 to 400 people.
Shia Ismailiyah Agha Khan Known as Peerbhai store owner Active around Klang Valley His followers are less than Shia Dawood Bohra.