This is the 50th most frequent Malay word.
apabila
"When"
Here, 'apabila' functions as a conjunction indicating the time when an action occurs.
Saya akan mula belajar apabila loceng berbunyi.
I will start studying when the bell rings.
In this sentence, 'apabila' implies a conditional timing for an action based on another event.
Dia sering mengunjungi perpustakaan apabila dia mempunyai masa lapang.
He often visits the library when he has free time.
Here, 'apabila' is used to specify a scenario requiring caution.