KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Malay, which once served as the primary language for trade and administration across the archipelago, has the potential to be recognised as ASEAN’s second language, ...

he phrase ‘bahasa jiwa bangsa’ (‘language is the soul of a nation’) is often quoted, but how well do Malaysians truly understand both the literal and deeper meaning behind this proverb? Generally ...

PUTRAJAYA, Jan 20 — The government’s education reform plan will focus on language education, reaffirming ...

When Nazry Bahrawi stood before his University of Washington classroom five years ago, he noticed something troubling: His ...

In a significant policy shift, Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has mandated that all students, irrespective of their education streams, must sit for the SPM Bahasa Melayu and ...

Mastering and valuing the Malay language is the responsibility of every citizen, says United Chinese School Committees' Association of Malaysia Dong Zong chairman Datuk Tan Yew Sing.

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang (PN-Marang) lamented the underuse of the Malay language in Malaysia, particularly in official matters and major events, where its presence remains minimal.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said once Bahasa Melayu’s position is clear and established, then discussions about other matters, including the UEC, can take place. (Bernama pic) Prime Minister Anwar ...

The prime minister recently lambasted “elites”, a group of people that apparently includes those born in London, for their obsession with the English language to the detriment of our national language ...