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Sabah-Borneo Enigma: Malaysia’s Hidden Lexicon
Challenging puzzle for experienced crossword solvers
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- 1. Denotes the indigenous and cultural identity from East Malaysia’s largest state
- 2. Corpse flower endemic to Malaysian rainforests with largest bloom
- 3. Highland tea plantations and mossy forests named after a British official
- 4. Great ape whose conservation is critical in Malaysian Borneo
- 5. An Orang Asli tribe with distinctive shamanistic rituals in Peninsular Malaysia
- 9. Wax-resist dyeing technique treasured in Malaysian textile art
- 11. Malay slang for a white foreigner, often with colonial undertones
- 12. Historic term meaning independence, celebrated annually in Malaysia
- 13. Chinese dialect pivotal to trade and culture in Malaysian urban centers
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- 6. Ancient rainforest park spanning Johor and Pahang with unique biodiversity
- 7. Traditional asymmetrical dagger symbolizing Malay spiritual identity
- 8. King of fruits infamous for its strong odor in local lore
- 10. Fragrant rice dish wrapped in banana leaf, Malaysia's unofficial national food
- 14. Sour fruit often used in Malaysian culinary tangs and curries
- 15. Iconic twin towers named after a national oil corporation
- 16. Archipelago famed for geoparks and mythic eagle emblem
- 17. Indigenous highland tribe renowned for rice cultivation and longevity
- 18. Traditional Malaysian top-spinning game requiring dexterous skill
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