No. 49 in Malay
kes
"Kes" in Malay means "case" (as in an instance or situation).
In a sentence
Polis sedang menyiasat kes kecurian ini.
The police are investigating this theft case.
Here, the word 'kes' is used to mean 'case' in a formal or legal context, referring to a specific situation or incident under investigation.
Dia membawa kes ke mahkamah untuk mendapatkan keadilan.
He brought the case to court to seek justice.
In this example, 'kes' refers to a legal matter or dispute brought before a judiciary body for resolution.
Kes kemalangan itu telah dilaporkan kepada pihak berkuasa.
The accident case has been reported to the authorities.
In this sentence, 'kes' signifies an incident or event, specifically an accident, that is noteworthy or requires attention.
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