This is the 776th most frequent Malay word.
maju
"Progress" or "advanced."
Here, 'maju' is used as an adjective to describe a city as being developed or advanced in terms of facilities and growth.
Kuala Lumpur merupakan sebuah bandar yang maju.
Kuala Lumpur is a developed city.
Here, 'maju' describes an abstract concept, referring to progressive or forward-thinking ideas about a subject.
Dia mempunyai pemikiran yang maju tentang teknologi.
He has a progressive mindset about technology.
In this context, 'maju' is used as a verb meaning 'to advance or move forward' physically or strategically.