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 arrivals were due to include 27 children and 79 women, Malaysian media said, the remaining 1,370 adult men.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
But soon after, a co-conspirator of Lui’s allegedly emailed a Malaysian government official saying that all 27 were shipped to China.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
A Malaysian coast-guard official didn’t respond to a request for comment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
The former head of the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission, Latheefa Koya, says his decision is "disgraceful, amoral, and shames the nation in the eyes of the international community".
From BBC ● Sep. 29, 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
Another trek organiser Fishtail says it has lost contact with a group of 20 pilgrims, mostly Malaysians, who were travelling with guides and drivers.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
"In the early years, the Malaysians were our friends. They cared for our children. But it's changed," Irhan says.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
"I hope the Malaysians can understand that the children just want an opportunity to learn."
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
With the majority of Malaysians eligible to enjoy 300 liters subsidized fuel per month, he expects new vehicle sales to be supported in 4Q.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
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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