Bekalan

Bekalan is a term used in Malay and Indonesian to denote provisions, supplies, or equipment necessary for a journey, operation, or ongoing activity. It can refer to consumables such as food and water, fuel, medical supplies, tools, and other goods prepared in advance to sustain people or operations over a period. In logistics and planning, bekalan represents stockpiled resources assembled to meet demand during routine activities or emergencies.

In maritime, military, and disaster-response contexts, bekalan covers essential sustenance and materiel needed to support crews, responders, and field operations. The management of bekalan involves procurement, storage, inventory control, and timely distribution. It is often organized through supply chains, warehouses, and distribution networks, and it may be accompanied by terms such as bekalan makanan (food supplies), bekalan minuman (drinking water or fluids), bekalan minyak (fuel supplies), and bekalan peralatan (equipment supplies).

In everyday usage, bekalan can also refer to household provisions kept for future use or trips, and to any stock of goods prepared for a specific purpose. The term is widely understood in Brunei, Malaysia, Indonesia, and other Malay-speaking communities.