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
Indonesia's support raise chance of making Bahasa Melayu official ASEAN language - DBP
The agreement reached by Malaysia and Indonesia to continue to work together to uplift the status of Bahasa Melayu will increase the chance of making it as the ASEAN and international language.
Sat Apr 02 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
DBKL: Billboard displays in KL must be vetted by DBP
Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said that other languages can be used on the billboards so long as they accompany the key Bahasa Melayu phrases.
Mon Sep 07 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
Government will defend Bahasa Melayu as main language - Najib
Najib called on the Higher Education Ministry and DBP to step up cooperation with overseas institutes to promote Bahasa Melayu.
Sat Mar 26 2016
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
Astro AWANI wins big at DBP media night
Astro AWANI came out on tops when it bagged three awards at the DBP Media Awards 2014.
Sat Dec 13 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
Election candidates to observe language politeness
Candidates fielded in the 13th general election have been urged not to ignore Bahasa Melayu politeness in the heat of campaigning.
Mon Mar 18 2013
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
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024