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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Also at risk is the Strait of Malacca, which connects the South China Sea with India and carries roughly 25% of global trade.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
“The big test will come this week, as we see if there is any significant change in the number of laden tankers arriving in Malacca Strait,” he said.
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
Meteorologists have said the extreme weather in South East Asia may have been caused by the interaction of Typhoon Koto in the Philippines and the rare formation of Cyclone Senyar in the Malacca Strait.
From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025
A few ventured through the Straits of Malacca, past the Philippines, to China.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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