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  1. 2. The traditional Malaysian attire often worn during cultural events and celebrations.
  2. 3. The main export product of Malaysia, also known as "black gold."
  3. 8. The tree introduced for commercial agriculture by the British during their colonization in Malaya.
  4. 9. One of the colors on Malaysia's flag besides red, white, and yellow.
  5. 11. The fourth Prime Minister of Malaysia, a prominent figure in the country's political history.
  6. 12. The index that measures the performance of Bursa Malaysia (Malaysian stock exchange).
  7. 13. The Malaysian state famous for its oil and gas reserves.
  8. 14. The river known as the longest in West Malaysia (Peninsular Malaysia)is situated in.
  9. 16. This sultanate dominated maritime trade along the southern edge of the Malay Peninsula in the 15th century before succumbing to Western colonization and a subsequent decline.
  10. 17. The month when Malaysia Day is observed, commemorating the unification of Malaya, North Borneo, Sarawak, and Singapore to form Malaysia.
  11. 20. The Malaysian state known as the major hub for the electrical and electronics industry.
  12. 21. The iconic twin towers in Kuala Lumpur that were once the tallest buildings in the world.
  13. 22. The Malaysian island known for its clear waters, coral reefs, and marine biodiversity.
  14. 24. The Malaysian state famous for its pepper production and known as the "Land of Pepper."
  15. 26. The state's capital from which the Japanese initiated their invasion of Malaya on December 6, 1941.
  16. 29. The traditional Malaysian art of self-defense and fighting techniques.
  17. 30. The treaty in 1824 that divided the Malay Archipelago into two spheres of influence, leading to the formation of separate nations of Indonesia and Malaysia.
  18. 31. The neighboring country of Malaysia sharing its border with Brunei Darulssalam and Indonesia.
  19. 32. The state located on Borneo Island (East Malaysia) besides Sabah.
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  1. 1. The location where the official proclamation of independence took place on August 31, 1957.
  2. 4. The first prime minister, Tunku Abdul Rahman was named as Father of
  3. 5. The tallest mountain in Southeast Asia, located in Sabah, Malaysia.
  4. 6. The southernmost state in Malaysia, also crucial during World War II for the Japanese invasion of Singapore.
  5. 7. The modern name of the island founded by Captain Francis Light of the British East India Company in 1786, which is now a state within Malaysia.
  6. 10. Another term for the flag of Malaysia, also known as "Stripes of Glory".
  7. 13. The sea that separates Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) from Sabah and Sarawak (East Malaysia).
  8. 15. The currency used in Malaysia.
  9. 18. The economic region in Malaysia known for its oil and gas industry.
  10. 19. The national anthem of Malaysia.
  11. 20. The Malaysian state known as the "Land of Grace."
  12. 23. The oldest rainforest in the world, located in Malaysia.
  13. 25. The month recognized as Malaysia's Independence Month.
  14. 27. The nationality of the initial European colonists who captured and colonized Malacca in 1511, signifying the early arrival of Westerners in Malaya.
  15. 28. The Malaysian state known as the "Rice Bowl of Malaysia."