Malay language's diplomatic debut in Beijing, 50 years on
From trade to education, this Malaysia-China friendship is able to provide added value to both countries in the future.
Fri May 31 2024
DLP will uphold Malay language, strengthen English language - Fadhlina
There are students in schools that implemented the DLP who do not have basic proficiency in Malay and their mother tongues.
Thu Dec 21 2023
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
PM Ismail Sabri arrives in New York to lead Malaysia's delegation to 77th session of UNGA
Ismail Sabri would deliver Malaysia's National Statement at the General Debate on Friday in the Malay language.
Thu Sep 22 2022
Dept heads must ensure only Malay language used in every official function
Heads of departments must ensure that every official function organised by their respective department is conducted entirely in Malay.
Thu Aug 11 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
Do not promote Malay language just to earn votes - Kadir
The promotion of Bahasa Malaysia or the Malay language at the global stage should not be at the expense of Malaysia's standing in the world.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Understanding between Malaysia, Indonesia key for Malay to be official Asean language - Rais Yatim
Rais said Wisma Putra played an important role to find a specific way to link the country's objectives with that of its neighbours.
Tue May 24 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
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
KKMM enhancing COVID-19 message delivery in Tamil, Mandarin - Saifuddin
Saifuddin Abdullah said there are now minor gaps in the delivery of news and information in these two languages compared to the Malay language.
Sun Nov 29 2020
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
Welcome back Utusan Malaysia, Kosmo!
The country's oldest Malay-language newspaper, Utusan Malaysia and its sister publication Kosmo!, which stopped publication more than nine months ago, are making a comeback today.
Mon Jul 20 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
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024