a state in Malaysia, on the SW Malay Peninsula: formerly a part of the British Straits Settlements and of the Federation of Malaya. 640 sq. mi. (1,658 sq. km).
a seaport in and the capital of this state.
Strait of, a strait between Sumatra and the Malay Peninsula. 35–185 miles (56–298 km) wide.
the stem of the rattan palm
a walking stick made from this stem
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Authorities promise sweeping economic transformation at the entrance to one of the world's busiest waterways -- the Strait of Malacca, through which up to 30 percent of global trade passes.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Up to half of China’s oil imports come through the Strait of Hormuz and more than half through the Malacca Strait.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
Only the Strait of Malacca between Malaysia and Indonesia has a bigger average — 23.2 million barrels per day.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026
But according to Fifa, FAM had forged birth certificates to make it look like the players' grandparents were born in Malaysian cities like Penang and Malacca.
From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026
We sailed from Madras across the Bay of Bengal, down through the Strait of Malacca, around Singapore and up to Manila.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
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