Malaysian
noun
a native or inhabitant of Malaysia.
malaysian
British
/ məˈleɪzɪən /
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Malaysian
First recorded in 1880–85; Malaysi(a) + -an
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The US Treasury also sanctioned Malaysian Chui Kok Wa for his alleged role as the leader of a scam network in the African island nation of Madagascar.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2026
Maybank maintains a positive rating on the Malaysian healthcare sector, naming IHH Healthcare as its top sector pick.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The Malaysian embassy in Paris had on Sunday advised Malaysians in France "to exercise caution and remain vigilant" due to the protests.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Greenpeace also named Malaysian plantation group Kuala Lumpur Kepong, whose subsidiary PT Menteng Jaya Sawit Perdana managed land in Indonesia where 19 haze source points were recorded.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“Hot curry! Indian—all regions! Jamaican, Trinidadian, Guyanese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Malaysian, and more…take your pick. Get it while they're crying hot, otherwise you will be.”
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
The government has introduced tax incentives to encourage skilled Malaysians to return, but these alone are unlikely to reverse the brain drain, he reckons.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Around 2.5 million Malaysians live abroad, with more than 60% of the diaspora in Singapore, due to higher salaries and better career prospects, he says in a note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
"This is affecting our weekend routine -- not just for us but many Malaysians," he said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
"The early sympathy was very strong because Malaysians largely encountered the Rohingya through the language of persecution," said Khoo.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Malaysians, who do a booming business in these birds with the Chinese, have various methods for catching them that we couldn't use.
From Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by F. P. Walter
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