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COMMENT | Die lah like this

COMMENT | Die lah like this

How can we strengthen English while upholding BM as national language?

BM already compulsory for foreign students - Teo reminds PM

BM already compulsory for foreign students - Teo reminds PM

'It seems like the prime minister did not do his homework.'
Saifuddin writes official letter to US secretary of state in BM

Saifuddin writes official letter to US secretary of state in BM

This is an effort to elevate BM to the international level.
Govt to make it compulsory for foreign students to learn BM

Govt to make it compulsory for foreign students to learn BM

This is one of two measures to uplift the language. 
After question on BM skill, MCA singles out DAP candidate for debate

After question on BM skill, MCA singles out DAP candidate for debate

Johor Jaya candidates for both parties are scheduled to debate tomorrow. 
COMMENT | Have confidence in your language

COMMENT | Have confidence in your language

Language lessons from a backpacking trip three years ago.

YOURSAY | PM, master English for global stage, not shy away from it

YOURSAY | PM, master English for global stage, not shy away from it

‘Don’t know how to dance but blame the floor for being uneven.’

COMMENT | PM’s directive on BM usage overseas ‘impractical’

COMMENT | PM’s directive on BM usage overseas ‘impractical’

Malaysian reps should be allowed to use their discretion.

LETTER | Promoting BM - steps in the right direction

LETTER | Promoting BM - steps in the right direction

First and foremost, we must raise the BM quality and content. 

Umno leaders praise PM for using BM at international presser

Umno leaders praise PM for using BM at international presser

They say it will elevate the language internationally.
G25: English language goes beyond speaking at international stage

G25: English language goes beyond speaking at international stage

It is widely used internationally and is the working language of Asean.

Sahabat Alam: Tuan Ibrahim addressed COP26 in BM without translator

Sahabat Alam: Tuan Ibrahim addressed COP26 in BM without translator

Only a translated copy of his speech was provided.

YOURSAY | Rais throwing stones in a glass house

YOURSAY | Rais throwing stones in a glass house

‘Bahasa Malaysia, too, has borrowed many foreign words.’
Rais rues use of 'disgusting' English names over Malay for local places

Rais rues use of 'disgusting' English names over Malay for local places

He says developers, authorities can instead draw inspiration from local culture.

Sim: Wan Fayhsal's U-turn on vernacular schools welcomed

Sim: Wan Fayhsal's U-turn on vernacular schools welcomed

Wan Fayhsal says he merely wants to strengthen the Malay language.
COMMENT | Debates on language have divided our society

COMMENT | Debates on language have divided our society

A majority of us blame our politicians, and rightfully so.
YOURSAY | Non-Malays victimised regardless of BM proficiency

YOURSAY | Non-Malays victimised regardless of BM proficiency

'The debate on BM proficiency is just another red herring.'

Vernacular school students will suffer from lack of BM proficiency - lawyer

Vernacular school students will suffer from lack of BM proficiency - lawyer

They will suffer from limited job opportunities, especially in public service.

Santhara explains use of 'homestay' over 'inap desa' in Parliament

Santhara explains use of 'homestay' over 'inap desa' in Parliament

The Dewan Negara president had chided him for not using BM term.

Activist decries derogatory definition for 'Tambi' in online dictionary

Activist decries derogatory definition for 'Tambi' in online dictionary

DBP has been told not to use the word 'Keling' when defining the word 'Tambi'.

More Malay youths picking up Mandarin as third language

More Malay youths picking up Mandarin as third language

Mandarin classes using BM as a medium of instruction are mushrooming, catering to the growing market.
Mah's Chinese FB post draws flak, netizens tell him to use BM

Mah's Chinese FB post draws flak, netizens tell him to use BM

They want the deputy education minister not to repeat the past mistakes of DAP.

NUTP wants new gov’t to push ahead with Jawi lessons

NUTP wants new gov’t to push ahead with Jawi lessons

It hopes the government will not be cowed by the opposition, the NUTP president says.

What or who is Bangsa Malaysia?

What or who is Bangsa Malaysia?

COMMENT | The ideology of Bangsa Malaysia must transcend racial and religious boundaries.