Bolehland

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English

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Etymology

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From Malay boleh +‎ -land, where the root comes from the expression in Malay Malaysia Boleh (Malaysia can [do it]), ultimately from Malay boleh. The term was based on politicians using the previous phrase while failing to resolve various problems in Malaysian society.

Proper noun

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Bolehland

  1. (Malaysia, sarcastic, derogatory, slang, colloquial, politics) Malaysia.

Usage notes

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The term "Bolehland" is mostly used to mock failures and disappointments in Malaysian society.