This is the 296th most frequent Malay word.
surat
Letter.
Used to mean a letter or written message.
Saya menulis surat kepada rakan saya.
I write a letter to my friend.
Used to mean a newspaper.
Surat khabar hari ini menceritakan tentang cuaca yang buruk.
Today's newspaper talks about the bad weather.
Used to mean official documents.