Federated Malay States
geographical name
former British protectorate (1895–1945) comprising the Malay states of Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, and Selangor; capital Kuala Lumpur
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“Federated Malay States.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Federated%20Malay%20States. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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