The official and national language in Malaysia is Malay, or Bahasa Malaysia, and is "the basis for national integration." 1 However, the Government of Malaysia recognized the importance of English ...

The issue is front-page news after the states of Sarawak and Sabah decided to promote the use of English in secondary schools. For Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, it is necessary to enhance the ...

Besides that, the use of English language in official correspondence is still prevalent despite the Madani government’s directive that all official letters should be written in Malay.

KUALA LUMPUR: A proposed proficiency test conducted in the Malay language for those applying to become Malaysian citizens has largely garnered the support of Members of Parliament (MPs ...