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Malaysia

[ muh-ley-zhuh, -shuh ]

noun

  1. a constitutional monarchy in SE Asia: a federation, comprising the former British territories of Malaya, Sabah, and Sarawak: member of the Commonwealth of Nations. 126,310 sq. mi. (327,143 sq. km). : Kuala Lumpur.


Malaysia

/ məˈleɪzɪə /

noun

  1. a federation in SE Asia (within the Commonwealth), consisting of Peninsular Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula, and East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak), occupying the N part of the island of Borneo: formed in 1963 as a federation of Malaya, Sarawak, Sabah, and Singapore (the latter seceded in 1965); densely forested and mostly mountainous. Official language: Malay; English and various Chinese and Indian minority languages are also spoken. Official religion: Muslim. Currency: ringgit. Capital: Kuala Lumpur. Federal seat of government: Putrajaya. Pop: 29 628 392 (2013 est). Area: 329 847 sq km (127 355 sq miles)
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Malaysia

  1. Country in Southeast Asia consisting of West Malaysia on the Malay Peninsula (extending south of Thailand ) and East Malaysia on the island of Borneo . Its capital and largest city is Kuala Lumpur.
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Vietnam and Malaysia for example saw their exports grow rapidly during President Trump's last term as they scrambled to replace China in selling to America.

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In one group, the admin says they are getting zombie knives manufactured and shipped from abroad - Malaysia, Pakistan and China - and it's taking longer than usual.

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Citizenship is even more restrictive in most Asian countries, where it is primarily determined by descent, as seen in nations such as China, Malaysia, and Singapore.

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Although the flavor can be found all over Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia and Singapore, it’s popping up more and more at bakeries, restaurants and bars across the US.

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The influence of Islam in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei makes the notion of equal marriage a non-starter.

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