This is the 706th most frequent Malay word.
bantahan
"Objection" or "protest."
In this sentence, "bantahan" is used in the sense of a formal objection or protest, showing disagreement with a decision or rule.
Para pelajar mengajukan bantahan terhadap peraturan baru.
The students submitted a protest against the new regulations.
In this context, "bantahan" signifies the act of expressing disagreement or concern during a discussion or deliberation.
Dalam mesyuarat itu, bantahan dibangkitkan tentang isu-isu semasa.
In the meeting, objections were raised about current issues.
Here, "bantahan" refers to an official objection or appeal, particularly one that is acknowledged for reconsideration by a relevant authority.