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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

MOE, DBP support empowerment of national language in legal field -- Fadhlina
The Ministry of Education (MOE) has assured that Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) will always be prepared to provide the necessary infrastructure for developing new terminologies in the Malay language.
Thu Feb 27 2025

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

Clarification on the investment in Sapura Energy by MDH
Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB) as the existing significant shareholder of SEB.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Floods recede in Beaufort, but residents remain wary of downstream water flow
While floods in Beaufort are receding, residents remain on alert for downstream water flow that could bring floodwaters from inland areas.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Govt to ensure establishment of SEGiM aligns with introduction of Gig Workers Bill
The government intends to ensure that the establishment of the Malaysian Gig Economy Commission (SEGiM) is in line with the introduction of the Gig Workers Bill.
Wed Mar 12 2025

UK steel industry warns of damage as Trump tariffs come into force
US President Donald Trump's tariffs on UK steel "couldn't come at a worse time," the industry has warned as the levy on US imports is introduced, reported PA Media/dpa news.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Penang allocates RM49.45 million for Phase 1 of i-Sejahtera Programme
The Penang government has allocated RM49.45 million for 274,151 recipients under Phase 1 of the i-Sejahtera Programme this year.
Wed Mar 12 2025

PM Anwar calls on all parties to be agents of unity, help unite people of different races
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has called on all Malaysians to join hands to become agents of unity and assist the MADANI Government in its efforts to unite all Malaysians
Wed Mar 12 2025

Women representation in senior management fall to 36.2 pct in 2025
The Grant Thornton Women in Business Report reveals a concerning decline in the representation of women in senior management positions in Malaysia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Singapore Airlines prohibits usage, charging of power banks from April 1
Singapore Airlines (SIA) passengers will not be allowed to use power banks or charge them throughout their flight effective April 1.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Captain of cargo ship arrested over fatal collision in North Sea
The cargo ship captain involved in the North Sea's deadly collision has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter.
Wed Mar 12 2025

No plans to follow us in repatriating illegal immigrants - KDN
For the period up to March 9 this year, the total number of deportations from Immigration depots was 9,199 people.
Wed Mar 12 2025