This is the 151st most frequent Malay word.
dewan
Hall.
Here, 'dewan' is part of a proper noun referring to an organization or institution.
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka adalah institusi yang penting di Malaysia.
The Institute of Language and Literature is an important institution in Malaysia.
In this context, 'dewan' describes a venue or a performance space for art and cultural events.
Kita akan menonton pementasan teater di dewan malam ini.
We will watch a theater performance in the hall tonight.
In this sentence, 'dewan' refers to a large hall or a meeting space, commonly used in a formal context for gatherings.