This is the 73rd most frequent Malay word.
syarikat
"Company" or "corporation."
In this sentence, "syarikat" means "company" as a business entity that produces goods.
Syarikat itu menghasilkan produk elektronik yang terkenal.
The company produces well-known electronic products.
Here, "syarikat" refers to a specific position or employment within a multinational company.
Beliau bekerja di sebuah syarikat multinasional sejak lima tahun lalu.
He has been working at a multinational company for the past five years.
In this context, "syarikat" is contrasted with another type of entity to describe the form of business operations as a concept.