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public service in Malay

perkhidmatan awam

public service in Malay: perkhidmatan awam. In English, public service means a service performed for the public good.

Malay words for public service

service provided to the general public by government or other official body
perkhidmatan awam

English meaning of public service

  1. noun A service performed for the public good.
  2. noun A service such as health care, transport, or waste removal provided to the general public, often by the government.
  3. noun The organisation, department or business providing such a service.
  4. noun Government employment, especially in the civil service.

Full definition of public service

public service in a sentence

  • They feel that public service is a noble calling that calls for every citizen in one way or another.
  • They provide counseling as a public service.
  • This has been a public service announcement from the Advertising Council.

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Questions about public service in Malay

What is the meaning of public service in Malay?
Public service in Malay is perkhidmatan awam.
Apakah maksud public service dalam bahasa Melayu?
Public service: perkhidmatan awam.
What does public service mean in English?
Public service means a service performed for the public good.

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