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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"If there were a toll in Malacca, Singapore would lose some of its splendour and its status as a hub of East Asia," he added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 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
Another model that Iran and other Persian Gulf nations are examining is in the Strait of Malacca, which like Hormuz is a global energy chokepoint bordered by more than one country.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The cost of the Malacca patrol is shared between Asian nations, along with a private Japanese foundation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
A few ventured through the Straits of Malacca, past the Philippines, to China.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
He signals the band with the mace, a handmade, specially balanced, five-foot-long staff made of lightweight malacca wood wrapped in a gold chain and topped with a golden orb.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 13, 2017
Other pieces include armchairs and sofas made of black pulut and seats crafted from malacca canes—a type of liana originating in the jungles of Borneo and Sumatra.
From Time Magazine Archive
Mr. Connolly is frequently ludicrous as the thwarted swell who buys a malacca stick but is forced to hide it in his trouser leg until he gets out of sight of his less extravagant relatives.
From Time Magazine Archive
Spruce and quick-witted, whenever he waves his malacca wand he waves it with invariable accuracy at whichever younger brother to Cinderella best deserves the good luck of recognition.
From Time Magazine Archive
The front door opened, and Granddaddy came out onto the porch, an ancient leather satchel strapped over his shoulder, a butterfly net in one hand, and a malacca walking stick in the other.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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