This is the 433rd most frequent Malay word.
itu
"That"
The word 'itu' here functions as a demonstrative pronoun, referring specifically to the previously mentioned or contextually understood house.
Rumah itu sangat besar.
The house is very large.
In this sentence, 'itu' also acts as a demonstrative pronoun, emphasizing a particular book among others.
Buku itu milik saya.
That book belongs to me.
Here, 'itu' serves to specify the sugar being discussed, likely differentiating it from other sugars.