This is the 3rd most frequent Malay word.
ini
"This."
'Ini' is used as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this' to introduce an item.
Ini buku saya.
This is my book.
'Ini' is used in a question asking for clarification about an item close to the speaker.
Apakah ini?
What is this?
'Ini' is used as a demonstrative determiner to specify 'this' in reference to the noun 'house'.