This is the 541st most frequent Malay word.
sekurang
"Sekurang" means "at least" in English.
In this sentence, 'sekurang-kurangnya' is used to indicate a minimum amount of time to be spent on studying.
Pelajar harus menghabiskan sekurang-kurangnya dua jam untuk belajar setiap hari.
Students should spend at least two hours studying each day.
Here, 'sekurang-kurangnya' is utilized to describe a minimal level of gratitude felt in a context of appreciating efforts.
Dia merasa sekurang-kurangnya dihargai walaupun usahanya tidak sempurna.
He feels at least appreciated even though his effort is not perfect.
In this sentence, 'kurang' is used as part of a comparative structure to emphasize the value of attendance in relation to completing assignments.