Malay, an Austronesian language, is spoken in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, and parts of Thailand. It has numerous dialects and varies significantly across regions. Malay played a historical role as a lingua franca in maritime Southeast Asia and has a rich literary tradition including classical Malay literature and modern writings.
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