No. 373 in Malay
malah
"On the contrary" or "instead."
In a sentence
Dia bukan sahaja tidak marah, malah dia tersenyum.
Not only was he not angry, but he smiled.
The word 'malah' is used to introduce an additional idea that strengthens the previous clause, indicating contrast.
Rumah itu tidak sahaja besar, malah ia juga sangat cantik.
The house is not only big, but it is also very beautiful.
Here, 'malah' is employed to present an extra piece of related information that complements the initial statement.
Saya tidak letih, malah saya berasa sangat bertenaga.
I am not tired, in fact, I feel very energetic.
In this sentence, 'malah' emphasizes and contrasts the prior statement by introducing a surprising or reinforcing idea.
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