This is the 171st most frequent Malay word.
jawatan
"Jawatan" means "position" or "post" (in a job or role).
In this sentence, 'jawatan' is used to denote a professional position or role within a company.
Ali berjaya mendapat jawatan pengurus di syarikat itu.
Ali successfully obtained the position of manager in the company.
Here, 'jawatan' refers to job openings or vacancies available for application.
Banyak jawatan kosong diiklankan dalam surat khabar hari ini.
Many job vacancies are advertised in the newspaper today.
In this example, 'jawatan' signifies a leadership position or title within an organization or group.