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Indonesian
Etymology
Blend of Bangladesh + Malaysia, reversed counterpart of Malaydesh. First coined by 2015 Malaysian film Banglasia. Although the derogatory use has been originated from Malaysia itself since the film's inception,[1] such use remained largely unknown in Indonesia, until it was later popularized by various anti-Malaysian groups in late 2023 due to a recent surge of Bangladeshi immigrants in Malaysia.
Pronunciation
Proper noun
Banglasia
- (derogatory, Internet slang, ethnic slur) Malaysia, especially in areas dominated by ethnic Bengalis
- Synonym: Malaydesh
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