Actual meaning: a Muslim man revered for his religious learning or piety.
Also means: Brother in a coloqial way, eventhough he is not pious or sometimes even the opposite or being religious. Some usage are sarcastic intentionally.
Other words: habibi, sheikh, haji, ustad
"Alhamdulillah Maulana abdul aziz is coming for tazkirah tonight."
"Ya habibi ya maulana, malam ini pergi mana? Tiada clubbing ka?"
"Dia ni kepala naik sheikh kadang2."
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