What is Malay for hello?

The most common way to say "hello" in Malay is "Selamat pagi" which literally means "good morning".

Here are some other ways to say hello in Malay, depending on the time of day:

* Selamat pagi (Good morning) - Used from sunrise to noon.

* Selamat siang (Good afternoon) - Used from noon to sunset.

* Selamat petang (Good evening) - Used from sunset to evening.

* Selamat malam (Good night) - Used from evening onwards.

"Halo" is also used as a casual greeting, similar to "hello" in English.

You can also use "Assalamualaikum" as a more formal greeting, especially when speaking to someone who is Muslim. It is a traditional Islamic greeting that means "Peace be upon you".