| Malaysia at the 2013 World Games | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | MAS |
| NOC | Olympic Council of Malaysia |
| in Cali, Colombia | |
| Competitors | 10 in 5 sports |
| Medals Ranked 37th |
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| World Games appearances (overview) | |
Malaysia participated in the 2013 World Games in Cali, Colombia on July 25, 2013, to August 4, 2013. Malaysia took one gold medal in squash.
Note: * w/d = Withdraw, * w/o = Walkover, * r = Retired
| 3rd place | ||||
| 4 |  Camille Serme | 3 | ||
| 2 |  Low Wee Wern | 0 | ||
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