With the orang laut pirates as allies, Srivijaya controlled the Straits of Melaka (known in colonial times as Malacca), a key link between the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea.
The pirates allied themselves with Srivijaya, who controlled the Melaka straits.
The pirates kept to themselves and chose not to join Srivijaya.
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If our hypothetical couple were in the highest income tax bracket and their contributions represented all new saving, their $4,000 deduction would cost the government $66,584
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