This is the 283rd most frequent Malay word.
pemandu
Driver.
In this sentence, 'pemandu' refers to a person who drives a bus, demonstrating the occupational usage of the word as a 'driver'.
Pemandu bas itu sangat berpengalaman.
The bus driver is very experienced.
Here, 'pemandu' is used to mean a 'guide', showing its broader usage beyond driving, as a person who leads or directs.
Dia diupah sebagai pemandu pelancong di kawasan itu.
She was hired as a tour guide in the area.
In this instance, 'pemandu' is metaphorically used to symbolize leadership or control, as someone who metaphorically 'drives' decisions or actions.