This is the 732nd most frequent Malay word.
masyarakat
"Community" or "society."
The word 'masyarakat' is used to describe a group of people living together in a particular area or sharing common characteristics.
Masyarakat di kampung ini sangat ramah.
The community in this village is very friendly.
Here, 'masyarakat' represents the broader concept of society as a collective.
Kita perlu bekerjasama untuk kepentingan masyarakat.
We need to work together for the benefit of the society.
In this sentence, 'masyarakat' refers to society in general, focusing on its development.