This is the 618th most frequent Malay word.
diketahui
Known.
Here, 'diketahui' is used in the sense of being generally known, illustrating a state of common knowledge.
Fakta bahawa dia seorang ilmuwan terkemuka diketahui oleh umum.
The fact that he is a renowned scientist is known by the public.
In this sentence, 'diketahui' indicates that the information remains unascertained or unknown at the time.
Maklumat tentang kejadian tersebut masih belum diketahui.
Information about the incident is still not known.
This usage of 'diketahui' implies a deliberate revelation or sharing of information for others to become aware.