Bahasa Melayu
temenggung
English
chief title, security chief
A temenggung is a traditional Malay title for a chief responsible for peace and security.
تماڠڬوڠ
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Temenggung itu memimpin tugas menjaga keamanan negeri.
The temenggung led the duty of maintaining the state’s security.
Orang kampung menghormati Temenggung yang lama itu.
The villagers respected the old temenggung.
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temenggung
Temenggung is a traditional Malay title for a chief.
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