This is the 327th most frequent Malay word.
terpaksa
Forced; compelled.
In this sentence, "terpaksa" indicates a compelled or forced necessity due to external circumstances, in this case, the project requirements.
Saya terpaksa bekerja lebih masa kerana projek ini.
I had to work overtime because of this project.
Here, "terpaksa" expresses an obligation carried out despite unwillingness, due to the importance of the meeting.
Dia terpaksa menghadiri mesyuarat walaupun kurang sihat.
She had to attend the meeting even though she was unwell.
In this usage, "terpaksa" conveys the inevitability of canceling plans due to uncontrollable factors like the weather.