This is the 373rd most frequent Malay word.
malah
"On the contrary" or "instead."
In this sentence, 'malah' emphasizes and contrasts the prior statement by introducing a surprising or reinforcing idea.
Saya tidak letih, malah saya berasa sangat bertenaga.
I am not tired, in fact, I feel very energetic.
Here, 'malah' is employed to present an extra piece of related information that complements the initial statement.
Rumah itu tidak sahaja besar, malah ia juga sangat cantik.
The house is not only big, but it is also very beautiful.
The word 'malah' is used to introduce an additional idea that strengthens the previous clause, indicating contrast.