This is the 262nd most frequent Malay word.
mengurangkan
"To reduce" or "to lessen."
In this sentence, "mengurangkan" is used to indicate the action of reducing or decreasing a quantity of something, specifically "sugar".
Saya sedang berusaha mengurangkan gula dalam makanan saya.
I am trying to reduce sugar in my diet.
Here, "mengurangkan" is applied to the reduction of an action or habit, specifically the use of plastic.
Mengurangkan penggunaan plastik adalah langkah penting untuk menjaga alam sekitar.
Reducing the use of plastic is an important step to protect the environment.
In this context, "mengurangkan" is used to express the idea of decreasing the likelihood or degree of risk associated with a condition or situation.