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
Pyongyang university needs non-U.S. teachers as travel ban leaves staff shortages
According to a recruitment notice from a faculty member of Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, the school is on a "vigorous lecturer recruitment campaign" for the spring semester.
Wed Oct 25 2017
Nuclear science encyclopedia to be published in Bahasa Malaysia
Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamed Hashim said so far 95 per cent of work on the encyclopedia have been completed.
Wed May 25 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
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
Malaysia-Indonesia strengthen bilateral relations through literary initiative
Malaysia and Indonesia have further strengthened bilateral ties by jointly publishing a book titled, 'Antologi Cerpen Indonesia-Malaysia'.
Tue Nov 05 2013
After Sinwar's death, Israel aims to lock in strategic gains before US election
Israeli leaders are seeking to reshape regional landscape in Israel's favour and shield its borders from any future attacks, sources said.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Netanyahu told Trump Israel will make decisions based on its interests, PM's office says
Israel is pondering its military reaction to recent Iranian missile strikes.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Ringgit extends positive momentum to open higher against US dollar
The ringgit traded higher against the US Dollar in today's early session, driven by continued buying interest towards the local currency.
Mon Oct 21 2024
BHP faces $47 billion UK lawsuit over Brazilian dam collapse
More than 600,000 Brazilians, 46 local governments, and around 2,000 businesses are suing BHP over the collapse of the dam.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Trump hands out french fries in Pennsylvania, Harris visits Georgia churches
Both candidates were scrambling for votes in the most competitive states.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Brazil's Lula cancels BRICS trip after minor brain hemorrhage from fall
Lula "was advised to avoid long-distance air travel but is otherwise able to carry out his regular duties."
Mon Oct 21 2024
Lebanese flee as blasts hit Beirut, Israel warns of strikes on Hezbollah finance arm
On Sunday Israel said it hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters and an underground weapons workshop in Beirut.
Sun Oct 20 2024
87 people killed or missing in northern Gaza's Beit Lahiya, health ministry says
A total of 87 people were killed or missing under the rubble after an Israeli attack on Saturday on northern Gaza's town of Beit Lahiya.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Hundreds of colonists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli protection
Hundreds of Israeli colonists stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning during the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot festival.
Sun Oct 20 2024
ANALYSIS - What could happen if Trump rejects the US election results
If Trump seems to be losing, the delay could let him claim fraud and undermine confidence in election officials.
Sun Oct 20 2024