"Kera" is a Malay word that means "ape" or "monkey." There are several synonyms for this word that are commonly used in Malay language. Some of them include "kelawar," which means "bat"; "ungka," which means "orangutan"; and "babi hutan," which literally means "wild pig," but is also used to refer to "wild monkeys." Other less common synonyms include "kacak," "kemukus," and "kancil," which all refer to specific species of monkeys found in Southeast Asia. Regardless of which synonym is used to refer to these animals, they are important primates that play a vital role in the ecosystem and cultural traditions of the region.