This is the 478th most frequent Malay word.
saman
"Summons" or "fine."
In this sentence, 'saman' means a legal summons issued typically for a traffic violation or similar infraction.
Polis memberikan saman kepada pemandu kerana memandu laju.
The police gave a summons to the driver for speeding.
In this context, 'saman' again refers to a legal document summoned to attend court proceedings.
Saya bakal menerima saman sekiranya saya tidak menghadiri perbicaraan.
I might receive a summons if I do not attend the trial.
Here, 'saman' refers to the act of suing, as in taking legal action against someone or an entity.