Schedule & Booking

1. Pukul berapa ia dibuka?

   Pu-kul be-ra-pa i-a di-bu-ka?

   What time does it open?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the opening time of a shop, attraction, or facility

   Grammar Note

   "Dibuka" uses the di- prefix to form passive voice. Learn the pair: "ditutup" (is closed). In Malaysia, businesses sometimes close midday, so always confirm hours.

2. Jam berapa waktu sembahyang?

   Jam be-ra-pa wak-tu sem-bah-yang?

   What time is the prayer time?

   Usage

   Used to ask about Islamic prayer times (5 times daily) in Malaysia. Some shops close briefly during prayer times

   Grammar Note

   "Sembahyang" is Sanskrit-derived for prayer. The Arabic-origin "solat" is also used. The call to prayer (azan) is heard five times daily across Malaysia.

3. Saya ingin membuat tempahan

   Sa-ya in-gin mem-bu-at tem-pah-an

   I would like to make a reservation

   Usage

   General phrase for making a reservation at restaurants, hotels, or tours

   Grammar Note

   "Membuat tempahan" is the formal booking phrase. Colloquially, "nak book" (want to book) is also widely used. "Booking" (English) is also understood in Malaysia.

4. Ia tutup pada hari apa?

   I-a tu-tup pa-da ha-ri a-pa?

   What day is it closed?

   Usage

   Used to check a business's day off. Many Malaysian businesses close on Fridays for Jumu'ah prayers

   Grammar Note

   In states like Kelantan, Kedah, and Terengganu, the weekend falls on Friday–Saturday. Government offices may close Friday afternoons for Jumu'ah prayer.

5. Berapa lama masa yang diperlukan?

   Be-ra-pa la-ma ma-sa yang di-per-lu-kan?

   How long does it take?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the duration of a tour, journey, or activity

   Grammar Note

   "Berapa lama" asks for duration. Simpler alternatives: "Berapa jam?" (How many hours?) or "Berapa minit?" (How many minutes?).

6. Adakah bas ini tepat masa?

   A-da-kah bas i-ni te-pat ma-sa?

   Is this bus on time?

   Usage

   Used at bus terminals or stops to check if a bus is running on schedule

   Grammar Note

   "Tepat masa" means punctual/on time. "Tepat" = exact/precise. Bus delays are common in Malaysia, making this phrase particularly useful.

7. Tolong beritahu saya masa yang sesuai

   To-long be-ri-ta-hu sa-ya ma-sa yang se-su-ai

   Please tell me a convenient time

   Usage

   Used to arrange a mutually convenient time with a guide or local service provider

   Grammar Note

   "Yang sesuai" is a relative clause modifying "masa" (time). "Sesuai" means appropriate/suitable. This phrase works well for polite scheduling negotiations.

8. Lawatan bermula pada pukul berapa?

   La-wat-an ber-mu-la pa-da pu-kul be-ra-pa?

   What time does the tour start?

   Usage

   Used to ask the start time of a guided tour or exhibition

   Grammar Note

   "Bermula pada pukul" = starts at [time]. Common time expressions: "pukul 9 pagi" (9 AM), "pukul 2 petang" (2 PM), "pukul 8 malam" (8 PM).

9. Boleh saya menukar temu janji?

   Bo-leh sa-ya me-nu-kar te-mu jan-ji?

   Can I reschedule my appointment?

   Usage

   Used to request rescheduling of a medical, business, or tour appointment

   Grammar Note

   "Temu" = meeting, "janji" = promise/appointment. Combined: "temu janji" = appointment. "Janji temu" and the one-word "temujanji" also appear.

10. Pada hari Jumaat, waktu perniagaan berubah

    Pa-da ha-ri Ju-ma-at, wak-tu per-ni-a-ga-an be-ru-bah

    On Fridays, business hours change

    Usage

    Explaining to travelers that many shops and government offices in Malaysia close midday on Fridays for Jumu'ah prayer

    Grammar Note

    "Jumaat" from Arabic "jum'a" (congregation). Friday's midday prayer (12–2 PM) is central to Malaysian Islamic life. Muslim-owned businesses typically close briefly for Jumu'ah.

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