This is the 184th most frequent Malay word.
peringkat
Level; stage; phase.
The term 'peringkat' is used to indicate a specific stage or level in a process or event.
Kami telah mencapai peringkat akhir pertandingan teka-teki ini.
We have reached the final stage of this puzzle competition.
Here, 'peringkat' refers to a level or degree in contextual terms, specifically health.
Peringkat kesihatan penduduk di kawasan itu menunjukkan peningkatan yang memberangsangkan.
The health level of the residents in that area shows an encouraging improvement.
In this sentence, 'peringkat' implies a rank or context within a global or international aspect.