Book Identity (Dictionary):
Name: Malay – Arabic / Arabic – Malay Dictionary.
Edition: Second Edition (Edisi Kedua).
Publisher: Oxford Fajar (Oxford Fajar).
Publication Year: The International Standard Book Data (ISBN: 978-983-45089-1-3) for this edition indicates it was published in 2011.
Authorship Team:
A group of specialists contributed to the preparation of this dictionary, namely:
A. Prof. Abd. Rauf Dato' Haji Hassan (Abd. Rauf Dato' Haji Hassan).
Abdul Halim Salleh (Abdul Halim Salleh).
Khairul Amin Mohd Zain (Khairul Amin Mohd Zain).
Wan Norainawati Hamzah (Wan Norainawati Hamzah).
Dictionary Features:
Bidirectional: The dictionary operates in two directions; Malay to Arabic, and Arabic to Malay, making it an ideal tool for speakers of both languages.
Reliability: Described as a "Credible Dictionary" (Kamus Yang Berwibawa), reflecting the accuracy of the scientific methodology followed in selecting vocabulary and meanings.
Design: The cover features a modern design that combines blue, green, and yellow colors, with titles written in clear Arabic and Latin scripts.
Purpose and Usage:
This dictionary serves as an essential reference for students, researchers, and translators interested in the Malay language (the official language of Malaysia and Brunei, and one of the official languages of Singapore) and the Arabic language, facilitating cultural and academic communication between the Arab and Islamic worlds in Southeast Asia.