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Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years. vs Malaysia had experinced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years.

The correct phrase is: 'Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years.' The use of 'has experienced' is appropriate when referring to a period of time that includes the present. 'Had experienced' would be used when discussing a past event that is no longer ongoing.

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Malaysia has experienced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

Use 'has experienced' when referring to a period of time that includes the present, such as the past fifteen years.

Malaysia had experinced tremendous changes in its economy over the past fifteen years.

This phrase is incorrect. 'Had experienced' is not suitable for describing ongoing changes over a period that includes the present.

Avoid using 'had experienced' when discussing events that are still relevant or ongoing.

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