This is the 24th most frequent Malay word.
lalu
"Pass," "through," or "then," depending on context.
Here, 'lalu' is used as a conjunction meaning 'then' or 'and then' to show sequential actions.
Dia melihat ke kanan, lalu dia melintas jalan.
He looked to the right, and then he crossed the street.
Here, 'lalu' is used as a verb meaning 'to pass by' or 'to go past' some place.
Bas itu lalu di hadapan rumah saya setiap pagi.
The bus passes in front of my house every morning.
In this sentence, 'lalu' functions as a preposition indicating 'through' or 'by' with 'the traditions of'.