No. 686 in Malay
kontroversi
The Malay word "kontroversi" means "controversy" in English.
In a sentence
Kontroversi itu berlaku apabila keputusan yang tidak adil diumumkan.
The controversy occurred when an unfair decision was announced.
The word 'kontroversi' is used here to indicate a public dispute or disagreement stemming from fairness or justice.
Novel terbaru itu menjadi punca kontroversi kerana jalan ceritanya yang sensitif.
The latest novel became the source of controversy due to its sensitive storyline.
Here, 'kontroversi' signifies a contentious topic that has invoked public debates or discussions.
Perbahasan mengenai kontroversi ini berlanjutan sehingga larut malam.
The debate about this controversy continued until late at night.
In this sentence, 'kontroversi' refers to the primary subject of disagreement being discussed.
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