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
DBP 2021-2025 strategic plan aims to preserve, broaden use of Bahasa Melayu
Mohd Radzi said that the plan also seeks to make the Malay language the language of the nation, and of knowledge.
Tue Jun 22 2021
DBP dissatisfied with just average Malay language proficiency
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has expressed dissatisfaction with the level of proficiency and the use of Malay language mixed with English.
Wed Sep 30 2020
DBP Act amendment set to raise public awareness on use of Malay language
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)'s proposal that the government amend the DBP Act will help raise public awareness in the use of the Malay language responsibly.
Mon Jul 06 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
Literary associations welcome Awang Sariyan's appointment to DBP
Malaysian literary associations have welcomed the appointment of language and literature icon Datuk Dr Awang Sariyan as chairman of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka's board of governors.
Wed May 27 2020
DBP worried young writers influenced by indie works
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DPB) is getting worried that a number of young local writers are being influenced by indie works.
Sun Mar 20 2016
Selfie, hashtag and tweet relevant part of Kamus Dewan - Academician
Many new words are needed so that Malaysians can communicate in a language which they often use.
Wed May 28 2014
'Selfie', 'hashtag' and 'tweet' included in Dewan dictionary
'selfie', 'hashtag' and 'tweet' have made it into the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) dictionary.
Sun May 25 2014
NUCC 'Voice of the Grassroots' dialogue begins
The National Unity Consultative Council (NUCC) in collaboration of the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) of UKM kickstarts its first national dialogue session at Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.
Sat Feb 22 2014
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024