Etymology

Wisma Putra

Today it means: the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Malaysia). Full definition →

Malay Wisma Putra
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  1. Malay · borrowed fromWisma Putra
  2. English todayWisma Putra

From Malay Wisma Putra (literally “Building of the Prince”), which was the former location of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' headquarters building.

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