Bahasa Melayu
pegawai
English
senior officer, higher-ranking officer
A pegawai kanan is an officer who holds a senior or higher rank.
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Examples
Contoh ayat
Pegawai kanan itu memimpin mesyuarat jabatan.
The senior officer led the department meeting.
Semua pegawai kanan hadir pada pagi itu.
All the senior officers were present that morning.
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What does “senior officer” mean in Malay?
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pegawai kanan
This sense refers to an officer with a higher rank.
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