Malaya
geographical name
Ma·laya
mə-ˈlā-ə 
mā-
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or Federation of Malaya
former country in southeastern Asia; a British dominion 1957–63, since 1963 a territory of Malaysia; capital Kuala Lumpur area 50,690 square miles (131,794 square kilometers)
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“Malaya.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Malaya. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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