merangka

Merangka is a Malay verb meaning to draft, outline, or frame the structure of something. It implies creating a defined skeleton or framework for a plan, policy, project, or document, rather than merely deciding to undertake it. The term is commonly used in formal and administrative contexts to denote the planning stage that establishes the components, relationships, and sequence before detailed development.

In practical use, merangka appears in phrases such as merangka pelan pembangunan (drafting a development plan), merangka kerangka kerja undang-undang (drafting a legal framework), and merangka reka bentuk projek (designing the project structure). It signals a systematic approach aimed at organizing elements into a coherent framework. Merangka is often distinguished from merancang, which can refer to planning in a broader or more general sense; merangka emphasizes the construction of a tangible or conceptual framework.

Etymology and usage: The term derives from rangka, meaning frame or skeleton, with the prefix me- forming an active verb. It is standard Malay across Malaysia, Indonesia, Brunei, and other Malay-speaking communities and appears frequently in government documents, academic writing, and professional discourse.