Malaysia
Americannoun
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a constitutional monarchy in SE Asia: a federation, comprising the former British territories of Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak: member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 126,310 sq. mi. (327,143 sq. km). Kuala Lumpur.
noun
Example Sentences
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She has completed two Fulbright grants in Malaysia and Germany.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
"In the long run, other issues concerning straits will arise," Domergue said, citing the Taiwan Strait, given China's declared territorial ambitions in Southeast Asia, or the Strait of Malacca, shared by Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Iran sends its oil to an area known as the Eastern Outer Port Limits, outside the territorial waters of Malaysia, a rough midpoint between Iran and China.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Malaysia remains very difficult for the Rohingyas to approach directly by sea.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
“I read once that, in Malaysia, they use kites to catch fish,” I said.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
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