From Malay
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- bahSabah's all-purpose particle for agreement, encouragement or emphasis, like 'okay lah' or 'yes'. Also spelt ba.
- bajetActing as if, or thinking you are. 'Bajet bagus' means he thinks he's great.
- baju rayaNew traditional outfits worn for Hari Raya, often colour-matched across the whole family.
- balik kampungGoing back to your hometown, especially for the festive holidays.
- bandungPink rose syrup mixed with milk, a sweet favourite especially during Ramadan.
- bangangMalay for stupid or foolish, a bit harsher than bodoh.
- banjirMalay for flood. At the mamak it means drowning your rice or roti in curry.
- bantaiTo whack or thrash someone, or to devour food with gusto.
- BaraiSomething that is broken, ruined, exhausted, or worn out.
- belanjaTo treat someone, as in pay for their food or drinks. Also means spending in general.
- bengangMalay slang for furious or really annoyed.
- bengongDumb or dim-witted.
- berlagakShowing off, acting high and mighty.
- biasa lahMalay for 'normal lah' or 'as usual', shrugging something off.
- biniCasual Malay for wife.
- bodekTo suck up to or flatter someone to get what you want.
- bodohMalay for stupid. Rude, but very common.
- bolehMalay for can. It sums up the can-do spirit, as in 'Malaysia boleh!'.
- bomohA traditional Malay shaman or spiritual healer.
- borakMalay for chatting or gossiping casually.
- buat bodohTo play dumb or ignore something on purpose.
- buay tahanHokkien-Malay mix for 'can't stand it any more'.
- budakMalay for kid, also used for youngsters in general.
- bungkusMalay for wrap or takeaway. As slang it can also mean someone is finished or done for.