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After being fined, KL restaurant mulls using entirely Malay language signage

After being fined, KL restaurant mulls using entirely Malay language signage

Management acknowledges the situation and is willing to comply with DBKL.
DBKL fines 5 premises to 'jog memory' about BM signboard rule

DBKL fines 5 premises to 'jog memory' about BM signboard rule

'We will ensure no other premises 'forget' to adhere to the by-law.'
LETTER | Anwar is right: M'sians who defend use of English are elitists

LETTER | Anwar is right: M'sians who defend use of English are elitists

Worship of language likely rooted in low self-esteem, superiority complex.
YOURSAY | National language important, but so is English proficiency

YOURSAY | National language important, but so is English proficiency

‘Malaysia is a top tourist destination because English is widely spoken.’
PM chides 'elite groups' for undermining national language

PM chides 'elite groups' for undermining national language

UPDATED 1.32PM | 'Idea that success, intelligence can only be achieved through English is misguided.'
LETTER | Don't just Google Translate

LETTER | Don't just Google Translate

Recent mistranslation of 'brain drain' in Dewan Rakyat embarrassing.
Mastering English doesn't mean abandoning BM, says Anwar

Mastering English doesn't mean abandoning BM, says Anwar

Govt has not strayed from efforts to strengthen Malay language - PM.
BM test in maternity ward? Surendran drubs Umno Youth chief

BM test in maternity ward? Surendran drubs Umno Youth chief

Ex-MP tells Akmal to read the Federal Constitution.
Akmal: Make BM mastery a prerequisite for citizenship

Akmal: Make BM mastery a prerequisite for citizenship

'How can one claim to be a citizen without knowing the national language?'
Education Ministry tells schools to subscribe to Malay newspapers

Education Ministry tells schools to subscribe to Malay newspapers

This is to help improve mastery of the language among students.
Govt to simplify BM test for those seeking to be naturalised citizens

Govt to simplify BM test for those seeking to be naturalised citizens

Saifuddin says this is to make it less formal and more accessible.
Group urges Education Ministry to expand DLP to more schools

Group urges Education Ministry to expand DLP to more schools

Page submits memorandum to 31 ministers.
Taiping council clarifies Chinese calligraphy contest poster furore

Taiping council clarifies Chinese calligraphy contest poster furore

Local authority says contest organised by Taiping MP's office, targets Chinese community.
LETTER | Proficiency in BM requirement helps to foster unity

LETTER | Proficiency in BM requirement helps to foster unity

New citizens have to know the language to be part of community.
COMMENT | Political class' weaponisation of Bahasa Malaysia

COMMENT | Political class' weaponisation of Bahasa Malaysia

Politicians always use language to divide people across class lines.
No need to master hikayat, just speak BM – Saifuddin tells critics

No need to master hikayat, just speak BM – Saifuddin tells critics

PM mandated use of BM for govt correspondence, he adds.
M'sians must know BM - home minister on Immigration Dept incident

M'sians must know BM - home minister on Immigration Dept incident

Learning BM is responsibility of every citizen, says Saifuddin.
Fixi Lingo: New imprint translates local novels into BM

Fixi Lingo: New imprint translates local novels into BM

The initiative starts by translating Tamil novel Sigandi.
MP SPEAKS | A Nusantara, multicultural, and liberal Malaysia

MP SPEAKS | A Nusantara, multicultural, and liberal Malaysia

Countering the politics of the 3Rs.
Articles on Chinese schools: MCLC won't pursue case

Articles on Chinese schools: MCLC won't pursue case

The Chinese education group says two dailies had published clarifications.
Police: Articles on Chinese schools not seditious, but titles alarming

Police: Articles on Chinese schools not seditious, but titles alarming

Don’t carry statements that can lead to public fear, cops say. 
COMMENT | Just a translation - or a new Constitution? Part 2

COMMENT | Just a translation - or a new Constitution? Part 2

Taking a look at India's Constitution which recognises 22 languages.
COMMENT | Just a translation - or a new Constitution? Part 1

COMMENT | Just a translation - or a new Constitution? Part 1

The translated Bahasa Malaysia Consitution cannot be made the authoritative text…
AG's 'BM constitution authoritative' push raises alarm, Indira Gandhi case cited

AG's 'BM constitution authoritative' push raises alarm, Indira Gandhi case cited

MCCBCHST says the original text in English should remain authoritative.