Category: EnvironmentPart of speech: phraseDifficulty: Intermediate

alam sekitar

/alam sekitar/Roman

English meaning: Environment

Definition

The natural surroundings of living organisms. Malaysia has one of the world's oldest tropical rainforests (over 130 million years) with exceptional biodiversity including orangutans, pygmy elephants, and proboscis monkeys. Rapid development and palm oil expansion have driven significant deforestation, creating environmental challenges.

Example

Hutan hujan tropika Malaysia adalah antara yang tertua dan paling kaya biodiversiti di dunia.

In English: Malaysia's tropical rainforest is one of the oldest and most biodiverse in the world.

Literary Heritage

Hutan hujan tropis adalah khazanah dunia yang tidak ternilai harganya.

The tropical rainforest is a world treasure of incalculable worth.

Keris Mas (Kamaludin Muhammad) · Novelist / Sasterawan Negara · 20th century

Rimba Harapan

Rimba Harapan (Forest of Hope), opening chapter, 1962

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