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AG moots BM version Federal Constitution to be authoritative text

AG moots BM version Federal Constitution to be authoritative text

UPDATED 3.44PM | Proposal is subject to Agong's consent.

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PM: Time for dignity of national language to be elevated internationally

PM: Time for dignity of national language to be elevated internationally

Ismail Sabri says most world leaders choose to speak own language.

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PM congratulates Sam Lim, proud to hear BM in Aussie Parliament

PM congratulates Sam Lim, proud to hear BM in Aussie Parliament

Lim speaks in Malay during his Parliament maiden speech as Tangney MP.

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Official functions: Govt orders dept heads to ensure only Malay is used

Official functions: Govt orders dept heads to ensure only Malay is used

This is one of the efforts to empower the use of Malay.

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'Shallow mindset' - PBB veep slams Hadi over colonial mentality

'Shallow mindset' - PBB veep slams Hadi over colonial mentality

Hadi had criticised Malaysians who prefer English to BM.

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DBP Act amendments on use of BM to be tabled soon - DBP DG

DBP Act amendments on use of BM to be tabled soon - DBP DG

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka DG says this is to ensure national language not neglected.

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COMMENT | Putrajaya, don’t ‘play play’ with Sarawak on English

COMMENT | Putrajaya, don’t ‘play play’ with Sarawak on English

Perhaps, non-English speaking lawmakers should not be appointed ministers.

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YOURSAY | More culture wars – this time, it’s DBP on language

YOURSAY | More culture wars – this time, it’s DBP on language

‘I think it is far better to reward the use of BM rather than punishment.’

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DBP Act amendments: 'Don't just look at punishment for language offenders'

DBP Act amendments: 'Don't just look at punishment for language offenders'

Dewan Bahasa says the amendments are holistic in nature.

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COMMENT | Why not jail or fine anyone who doesn't speak BM?

COMMENT | Why not jail or fine anyone who doesn't speak BM?

Weaponising our language is an extension of the agendas of extremists.

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Dewan Bahasa: Proposed RM50k fine, jail for disrespecting BM

Dewan Bahasa: Proposed RM50k fine, jail for disrespecting BM

Proposed DBP Act amendments to be presented to PM next month.

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‘Four push two'? - Abang Jo explains why mastering English is important

‘Four push two'? - Abang Jo explains why mastering English is important

'We can speak English without compromising BM as national language.'

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Anwar: Don't approach language as a zero-sum game

Anwar: Don't approach language as a zero-sum game

Opposition leader says both Bahasa Malaysia and English are important.

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COMMENT | Ismail Sabri's crab mentality

COMMENT | Ismail Sabri's crab mentality

Some do not like it when others succeed.

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Sarawak civil service to continue using English officially

Sarawak civil service to continue using English officially

Sarawak Premier Abang Johari defends the use of English.

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LETTER | How sincere is the love for our national language?

LETTER | How sincere is the love for our national language?

Is it a 'syiok sendiri' exercise to gain popularity?

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Rafidah: From Malaysian vision to 'syok sendiri' cocoon

Rafidah: From Malaysian vision to 'syok sendiri' cocoon

Ex-minister says English made M'sia a top business destination previously.

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COMMENT | Reconsider punitive measures against civil servants using English

COMMENT | Reconsider punitive measures against civil servants using English

M'sia will have much to lose if country regresses in English mastery.

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Careful planning needed to make Malay the Asean 'lingua franca' - PM

Careful planning needed to make Malay the Asean 'lingua franca' - PM

This includes research, publication, and nurturing the language.

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YOURSAY | PM’s not-so-secret special officer

YOURSAY | PM’s not-so-secret special officer

What other ‘appointments’ by the PM have not been announced?’

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YOURSAY | Indonesia throws spanner in the works for BM supremacy

YOURSAY | Indonesia throws spanner in the works for BM supremacy

'The proposal to make BM Asean's second language is mind-boggling.'

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Indonesian minister rejects proposal to make BM Asean's second language

Indonesian minister rejects proposal to make BM Asean's second language

Nadiem Makarim believes that Bahasa Indonesia should be given priority.

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YOURSAY | Even ‘Phua Chu Kang’ could speak good English

YOURSAY | Even ‘Phua Chu Kang’ could speak good English

‘Malaysian ministers want to hide they have poor English.’

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COMMENT | For BM advocates, have tempurung, will travel

COMMENT | For BM advocates, have tempurung, will travel

Directive on using BM in international meetings is a regressive step.

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