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
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024