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The national language of Malaysia is a surprisingly easy language to wrap your tongue around. Words are largely pronounced phonetically - so dive in and leave that language barrier in the dust.

two-way dictionary

guide to pronunciation and phrase-building

practicalities - getting around, greeting the locals

decoding menus and brushing up on Malay table etiquette

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