This is the 95th most frequent Malay word.
kuasa
Power; authority.
Here, 'kuasa' is used to denote 'power' as in authority or control.
Dia mempunyai kuasa untuk membuat keputusan penting.
He has the power to make important decisions.
In this context, 'kuasa' refers to 'power' in the sense of energy or electricity.
Kipas itu memerlukan sedikit kuasa elektrik sahaja untuk berfungsi.
The fan only requires a small amount of electrical power to operate.
Here, 'kuasa' is utilized to express 'capability' or potential in a general sense.