From Malay
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- abangMalay for older brother, also used for any young man, a waiter, or a boyfriend. Often shortened to bang.
- adikMalay for younger sibling, also used for any younger person. Often shortened to dik.
- alongMalay title for the eldest child in a family. Not to be confused with ah long, the loan shark!
- atukMalay for grandfather. Also tok.
- biniCasual Malay for wife.
- kakakMalay for older sister, used to address young women politely. Often shortened to kak.
- lakiCasual Malay for husband, from 'lelaki', man.
- makcikMalay for aunt, used for any older woman. A 'makcik bawang' is a gossipy auntie who knows everyone's business.
- pakcikMalay for uncle, used for any older man. Also pak cik.
- rotanA cane, the dreaded discipline tool of old-school parents and teachers.
- sayangMalay for love or darling, used for partners, kids and even cats. Also means 'what a pity'.