This is the 998th most frequent Malay word.
direman
"Direman" means "detained" or "remanded" in English.
Here, 'direman' means 'remanded into custody', indicating that the person was legally detained.
Suspek itu telah direman oleh pihak polis untuk disoal siasat.
The suspect was remanded by the police for questioning.
In this sentence, 'direman' highlights the act of detaining someone lawfully pending trial.
Mahkamah memutuskan bahawa tertuduh perlu direman sehingga perbicaraan berikutnya.
The court decided that the accused must be remanded until the next trial.
Here, 'direman' relates to the state of being held under legal detention.