Lawyer argues case over use of Mandarin, Tamil in vernacular schools
The national language is one of the primary and important ways to achieve unity among ethnic groups, Lawyer Muhammad Haniff Khatri said.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Students encouraged to master more than one language - Radzi
Radzi said those who can master a language competently would have an advantage over those with a poor grasp of it.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Time for dignity of national language be elevated internationally - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said the use of the Malay Language would not make the country backward.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Country leaders should work together to dignify the national language
Leaders in the country should work together and support Ismail Sabri's effort in empowering and elevating the national language at the international level.
Sat Oct 01 2022
PM Ismail Sabri keeps promise to elevate Bahasa Melayu to international level
Ismail Sabri promised he would use Bahasa Melayu to uplift the national language at the international level and, he delivered Malaysia's National Statement in the mother tongue at the 77th UNGA.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Amendments to DBP Act on use of Malay language to be tabled in Parliament - DG
DBP is amending the DBP Act 1959 to be tabled in Parliament soon to ensure that the use of the Malay language is enhanced and upheld as the national language.
Tue Jun 28 2022
Those who disrespect national language may face legal action - Awang Sariyan
Individuals who do not respect the national language can be fined up to RM50,000 or sentenced to imprisonment through amendments to the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Act 1959.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Upholding Bahasa Melayu needs commitment of society - Anwar
Opposition chief, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said upholding Bahasa Melayu as the national language required the commitment of all members of society.
Sun Jun 12 2022
Saifuddin writes official letter to Blinken in Bahasa Melayu
In line with efforts to elevate Bahasa Melayu to the international level, Saifuddin has sent an official letter in the national language to the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken.
Thu Mar 24 2022
Malaysia to use Bahasa Melayu at every official function - PM Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said Malaysia will use Bahasa Melayu at every official function it is involved in, including at international meetings, as part of efforts to strengthen the national language.
Sat Feb 26 2022
MOE must ensure all parties understand National Language Policy - Radzi
Dr Radzi said the MOE has an important role in ensuring that the Malay language is upheld as the national language.
Tue Oct 05 2021
Nora Anne inquest opens, conducted in English and Malay
The inquest into the death of Irish-French teenager Nora Anne Quoirin opened today, and coroner Maimoonah Aid said at the outset that it will be conducted in both English and Bahasa Malaysia.
Mon Aug 24 2020
DBP Act needs to be changed - Awang Sariyan
The enforcement aspect is important to preserve the dignity and the strengthening of the Malay language as the national language of Malaysia.
Tue Jun 23 2020
FFM28: Finas scraps 3 categories, creates new best film category
The three scrapped categories were non-national language categories comprising Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Proficiency level of national language still low - Pahang MB
The people's level of proficiency in the national language in various fields, including education, is still relatively low, according to Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob.
Wed Oct 09 2013