terkini

Terkini is an adjective in Malay and Indonesian meaning latest or most up-to-date. It is formed from the prefix ter- attached to kini, which means now, and is used to describe information, events, or items that are current relative to a reference time.

In everyday usage and in media, terkini is common in phrases such as berita terkini (latest news), informasi terkini (up-to-date information), and perkembangan terkini (latest developments). It also appears in technology and consumer contexts, for example versi terkini (latest version) or perangkat lunak terkini (latest software). The term is widely understood across Malay- and Indonesian-speaking regions, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Brunei.

Etymology and nuance: kini means now, while ter- is a derivational prefix that marks a state resulting from a recent action or the current condition. The combination conveys that something has the most recent status. In practice, terkini often carries a sense of freshness or immediacy, particularly in journalism and official communications. It is generally synonymous with up-to-date, though it can carry a slightly stronger emphasis on current relevance than some synonyms.

See also: berita terkini, bahasa Indonesia, bahasa Melayu, up-to-date.