No. 411 in Malay
highlands
The Malay word for "highlands" is "dataran tinggi," meaning elevated or mountainous land.
In a sentence
Kawasan tanah tinggi di Malaysia sering dianggap tempat yang sesuai untuk bercucuk tanam.
The highland areas in Malaysia are often considered suitable for agriculture.
Here, 'highlands' refers to regions with elevated terrain, emphasizing agricultural suitability due to climate and altitude.
Ekspedisi itu membawa kumpulan pendaki ke dataran tinggi yang penuh dengan keindahan semula jadi.
The expedition took the group of hikers to the highlands full of natural beauty.
In this example, 'highlands' describes scenic elevated regions that attract adventure or tourism.
Orang asli di pergunungan hidup dalam harmoni dengan alam sekitar di kawasan tanah tinggi.
The indigenous people in the mountains live in harmony with nature in the highlands.
Here, 'highlands' highlights elevated terrains where native communities reside, emphasizing cultural and environmental contexts.
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