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Why Asia Wants America
Sen. John McCain, The Diplomat
Malaysia Puts Bush and Cheney on Trial
Luke Hunt, The Diplomat
The Age of Authoritarian Democracy
Sergei Karaganov, Project Syndicate
Red Roses, Black Market
Alessandra Ram, The List
The Rise of State Capitalism
The Economist
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About Malaysia
- Malaysia
- Population: 25,715,819 (46th)
- Area Size: 127,724 sq mi (66th)
- GDP: $385.2 billion (31st)
- Currency: Ringgit (MYR)
- Official Language: Malay
- Capital City: Kuala Lumpur
- Largest City: Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Prosperity Rank: 43 |
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