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In Malay, "the" does not exist as it does in English; Malay does not use definite articles.

Used as a definite article to specify a particular object.

Buku itu ada di atas meja.

The book is on the table.

Used to highlight a specific quality or characteristic.

Dia memuji keberanian pelajar yang menjawab dengan yakin.

He praised the courage of the student who answered confidently.

Used to refer to a specific time or instance.

Kami mengunjungi pasar untuk melihat suasana orang ramai pada pagi itu.

We visited the market to observe the atmosphere of the crowd that morning.