Malaysian
From Southeast Asia
Malaysian refers to anything from or relating to Malaysia, the Southeast Asian nation comprising the Malay Peninsula and part of Borneo.
As a noun, a Malaysian is a citizen or native of Malaysia: My colleague is Malaysian.
The term encompasses the country's diverse population—Malay, Chinese, Indian, and indigenous groups—without specifying ethnicity.
Malaysia's main city
- PeninsularOf land mostly water-bound
- BorneoSoutheast Asian mega-island
- PenangMalaysian island state
- Petronas TowersKuala Lumpur's iconic towers
Coconut-milk rice dish
Wax-resist fabric coloring
- wayang kulitIndonesian leather puppet theatre
- silatMalay martial discipline
- gamelanIndonesian percussive ensemble
- shadow puppetryPerformance using backlit figures
woodcarving · pewter · traditional dance · folklore · longhouse
Large red-haired Asian ape
- hornbillLarge-beaked tropical bird
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
- sun bearTropical Asian ursine species
tapir · leatherback turtle · biodiversity · jungle · palm oil · durian · monsoon · tropical
Including multiple ethnic traditions
- multiracialOf multiple ethnicities
- ChineseOf that Asian nation
- IndianPerson from either continent
- harmonyAgreement or musical blend
coexistence · pluralism · integration · tolerance · melting pot · ethnic · intermingling · festivals
Status as state member
- passportGovernment-issued travel credential
- monarchyRule by crowned sovereign
- sultanMuslim royal ruler
- independenceFreedom from external control
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia's main city
- PeninsularOf land mostly water-bound
- BorneoSoutheast Asian mega-island
- PenangMalaysian island state
nasi lemak
Coconut-milk rice dish
batik
Wax-resist fabric coloring
- wayang kulitIndonesian leather puppet theatre
- silatMalay martial discipline
- gamelanIndonesian percussive ensemble
shadow puppetry · woodcarving · pewter · traditional dance · folklore · longhouse
orangutan
Large red-haired Asian ape
- hornbillLarge-beaked tropical bird
- tigerLarge striped Asian feline
- rainforestWet tropical woodland ecosystem
sun bear · tapir · leatherback turtle · biodiversity · jungle · palm oil · durian · monsoon · tropical · equatorial
multicultural
Including multiple ethnic traditions
- multiracialOf multiple ethnicities
- ChineseOf that Asian nation
- IndianPerson from either continent
harmony · coexistence · pluralism · integration · tolerance · melting pot · ethnic · intermingling · festivals · languages
citizenship
Status as state member
- DemonymsAmerican, Australian, Canadian, British, Chinese
- Asian peoplesChinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, Thai
- Southeast Asian peoplesThai, Khmer, Vietnamese, Lao, Hmong
- Malay
- AsiaChina, India, Japan, Thailand, Korea
- cuisinesItalian cuisine, French cuisine, Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Mexican cuisine
MalaysianIndonesian
Southeast Asian islander's identity
Singaporean · Thai · Filipino · Vietnamese · Cambodian
- Malaysia AirlinesSoutheast Asian national carrier
- Malaysian cuisineFood from Southeast Asian peninsula