This is the 622nd most frequent Malay word.
kawalan
Control.
Here, 'kawalan' is used to mean 'control,' referring to security or regulation measures.
Pihak keselamatan telah mengetatkan kawalan di sempadan.
The security forces have tightened control at the border.
In this sentence, 'kawalan' refers to 'control' in the context of a device used to operate the robot remotely.
Robot ini dilengkapi dengan kawalan jauh untuk operasi yang mudah.
This robot is equipped with remote control for easy operation.
Here, 'kawalan' refers to the act of controlling or managing one's emotions.