Jadual

Jadual is a Malay word that refers to a plan or arrangement of events, tasks, or data presented in a fixed order. It is most commonly used to denote a timetable or schedule, such as a class timetable, transportation timetable, or work rota. The term can also describe a table or chart in a document that lists items in a structured, row-and-column format.

The word originates from Arabic jadwal (جدول), meaning a table or register. It is widely used in Malay-speaking regions such as Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore. In Indonesian, the corresponding term is jadwal, and while both languages share a common root, jadual is the Malay form more typical in Malay contexts.

Common usages include jadual waktu (time timetable), jadual peperiksaan (examination schedule), jadual perjalanan (travel schedule), and jadual kerja (work schedule). In education and public services, a jadual provides times, dates, and sequences of events. In documents or reports, a jadual may also refer to a data table that organizes information in rows and columns. The term is generally neutral and widely understood in formal and everyday contexts.