Question 1

Why is seterusnya used here instead of berikutnya?

Accepted Answer

In Malaysian Malay, seterusnya is the standard way to say next in a sequence. berikutnya exists but is far more common in Indonesian. If you use berikutnya in Malaysia, it may sound odd or overly influenced by Indonesian usage.

Question 2

Is the -nya in seterusnya the same as the possessive -nya?

Accepted Answer

No. In seterusnya the se-...-nya construction is part of the word’s formation (prefix se-, root terus, suffix -nya). It has nothing to do with the possessive marker -nya meaning “his/her/its.”

Question 3

What is dijangka, and how is it different from dianggarkan?

Accepted Answer

dijangka is the passive form of menjangka (to expect), so it means is expected. We form it by adding the passive prefix di- to the root jangka.  
dianggarkan, on the other hand, is the passive of menganggarkan (to estimate) and usually refers to numerical or cost estimates. For timetables and arrival expectations, dijangka is the idiomatic choice.

Question 4

Could we replace dijangka tiba with akan tiba instead?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Bas seterusnya akan tiba pada pukul tujuh pagi is perfectly valid. Using akan tiba simply states a future event.  
Using dijangka tiba adds the nuance that the arrival time is an expectation or estimate (perhaps based on traffic conditions or scheduling), not an absolute guarantee.

Question 5

Why does the sentence use pada pukul tujuh pagi? Can we drop pada or use jam?

Accepted Answer

- pada is a preposition commonly used before precise time expressions in formal writing or announcements.  
- In casual speech, you can drop pada and say pukul tujuh pagi.  
- jam and pukul both translate as “o’clock,” but pukul is more idiomatic when stating exact times (e.g., pukul tujuh). jam is often used when asking “Jam berapa?” (“What time is it?”).

Question 6

Is the word pagi necessary? Could we say just pukul tujuh?

Accepted Answer

Including pagi clarifies that you mean 7 AM. Without it, pukul tujuh could be ambiguous (7 AM or 7 PM) unless context makes it clear. In a bus schedule, if all services are in the morning, you might drop pagi, but it’s safer to specify.

Question 7

Why use tiba instead of sampai for “arrive”?

Accepted Answer

Both tiba and sampai can mean “arrive,” but tiba is the preferred term in formal contexts, schedules, and announcements. sampai is more colloquial and often used in everyday conversation.

Question 8

Can we front-load the time phrase and say Pada pukul tujuh pagi, bas seterusnya dijangka tiba? Is that word order acceptable?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Malay allows fronting of time or place phrases for emphasis or style.  
Pada pukul tujuh pagi, bas seterusnya dijangka tiba is grammatically correct and common in announcements, especially if you want to highlight the time first.

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