This is the 135th most frequent Malay word.
timbalan
Deputy or vice.
The word 'timbalan' here is used to describe a person who is second in command or acts as an assistant to the manager.
Timbalan pengurus itu akan menghadiri mesyuarat sebagai wakil.
The deputy manager will attend the meeting as a representative.
Here, 'timbalan' is used to indicate the deputy or assistant role of the village head.
Timbalan ketua kampung sedang menyelesaikan masalah penduduk.
The deputy village head is resolving residents' issues.
In this sentence, 'timbalan' denotes a position that supports or is second to the president.