This is the 67th most frequent Malay word.
kawasan
Area; region; zone.
Here, 'kawasan' is used to refer to a specific locality or area, implying its geographic characteristics.
Kawasan taman itu sangat tenang dan redup.
The park area is very quiet and shaded.
In this context, 'kawasan' denotes a delimited area subject to specific restrictions or rules.
Kawasan larangan ini tidak boleh dimasuki tanpa kebenaran.
This restricted area cannot be entered without permission.
In this sentence, 'kawasan' signifies a broader region or zone, defining its sociogeographic categorization as 'urban'.