This is the 182nd most frequent Malay word.
penting
Important.
Adjective describing the significance of a matter.
Menepati masa adalah perkara yang sangat penting.
Being punctual is a very important matter.
Noun form referring to the significance of an aspect.
Saya ingin menekankan betapa pentingnya kebersihan diri.
I wish to emphasize the importance of personal hygiene.
Verb usage describing necessity.