This is the 254th most frequent Malay word.
akibat
Consequence.
The word 'akibat' is used here to indicate cause or reason, describing the source of the occurrence.
Kemalangan berlaku akibat kecuaian pemandu.
The accident happened due to the driver's negligence.
In this sentence, 'akibat' signifies a factor leading to a certain result, emphasizing its causal aspect.
Dia tidak dapat hadir akibat hujan lebat.
He could not attend due to heavy rain.
Here, 'akibat' is utilized to show the outcome or consequence of an action, adding a contextual logical flow between events.