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
Example Sentences
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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim intends to discuss "ensuring that oil supplies can continue to be channelled" to Malaysia, the country's national news agency reported.
From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026
The Malaysian telecom company’s asset-monetization plans could also be value dilutive if disposals are completed at the lower end of valuation ranges, the brokerage says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
TA Securities maintains an overweight rating on the Malaysian utilities sector, pegging Tenaga Nasional, Samaiden, Malakoff and Ranhill Utilities as top picks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
It expects the Malaysian telecommunications company’s revenue and Ebit to maintain single-digit growth, driven by stronger enterprise demand in 2H and stable income from fiber service.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
Six, five, four—what I don’t know is if the Malaysian ants kill themselves in the process of annihilating their enemies.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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