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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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
Two other crude oil tankers owned by the National Iranian Tanker Company also began broadcasting their positions in the Strait of Malacca between Malaysia and Indonesia on Tuesday.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
As ships are rerouting due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the capacity of the Strait of Malacca is being stressed.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
Ship-tracking data showed it sailing just west of Malaysia on Tuesday after transiting the Malacca Strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 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
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
He dresses smartly, carries a malacca stick, and speaks in a Milt Gross accent.
From Time Magazine Archive
His clipped accent, his malacca stick with mufti, and his penchant for quoting Dickens and Thackeray delighted Londoners.
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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