Mind your national language
Acceptance is best through encouragement, not by threats or force.
· 1 year ago · 4 comments
Enough Malay programmes for foreign students, says Nie Ching
Ex-deputy education minister is puzzled by PM's demand for something that already exists.
· 2 years ago · 1 comment
Bahasa Malaysia will be used at all official functions, PM says
But English will still be utilised if it is the national language of the host country.
· 2 years ago
Use BM at govt events and press conferences, urges Anwar
PKR president adds that govt council members must use BM as medium of instruction to uphold it as a 'language of knowledge'.
· 4 years ago · 2 comments
Enforcing ‘proper’ use of Bahasa Malaysia with penalties ‘unfortunate’, say linguists
They say citizens should voluntarily uphold national language, but that move is not unprecedented.
By Aminah Farid · 1 year ago
DBP chair’s proposed penalty for disrespecting BM ‘mind-boggling’, says MP
Baru Bian says punitive measures can cause contempt, resentment.
· 1 year ago
Forcing civil servants to use Bahasa Malaysia is regressive, says Rafidah
Former minister says international trade officers proficient in English used to be key drivers in attracting quality foreign investments.
· 1 year ago
Malay language needs to regain people’s trust, says Maszlee
The education minister says the language needs to keep itself updated with constant introduction of new words to remain relevant.
· 4 years ago · 4 comments
Agong presents award to 14th national laureate Siti Zainon
Author urges Bahasa Malaysia's use in international dialogues.
· 4 years ago
Stop questioning Bahasa Malaysia as national language, says Anwar
He says there are other areas to look into to help the Malay race.
By Zaim Ibrahim · 4 years ago · 11 comments
Nepal schools to introduce Bahasa Malaysia
This will help Nepalese boost their careers in Malaysia, says education minister.
· 4 years ago · 3 comments
Jawi lessons alone won’t strengthen Bahasa Malaysia, says Anwar
Other efforts should be taken to promote the correct use of BM.
By Zaim Ibrahim · 4 years ago
Priority should be on mastering BM, says Anwar
Teaching khat becomes 'trivial issue' in comparison, Malaysiakini reports PKR chief as saying.
· 4 years ago · 1 comment