Home Ministry, UPM launch Malay proficiency test for citizen hopefuls
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The Home Ministry (KDN) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) have introduced a new Malay proficiency test to assess the national...
Bahasa Melayu must be integrated as key component in all sectors – Fadhlina
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called for Bahasa Melayu to be promoted as a key player in all sectors to...
PM criticises elite groups for undermining Bahasa Melayu
IPOH, Oct 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised certain elite groups for their obsession with the English language, which has led...
Language mastery should not be zero-sum game — PM
IPOH, Oct 6 — The emphasis on mastering any language should not be a zero-sum game that sidelines Bahasa Melayu as the national language, said...
Proficiency in Malay compulsory for Malaysian citizenship
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — Proficiency in the Malay language remains a requirement for anyone applying for Malaysian citizenship, as provided in the Federal Constitution....
Anwar reminds govt depts to ignore letters not written in BM
CYBERJAYA, Oct 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reminded all government departments today not to entertain any letters written in a language other...
Most elderly citizenship applicants fail BM test
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Most citizenship applicants among the elderly fail the Malay language proficiency test, the Dewan Rakyat was told today. Home Minister...
Upholding Bahasa Melayu needs commitment of society — Anwar
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Opposition chief, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said upholding Bahasa Melayu as the national language required the commitment of all members...
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka proposes three amendments to DBP Act 1959
KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has proposed amendments to the DBP Act 1959 to enable the enforcement of Bahasa Melayu...
Bahasa Melayu still relevant as world’s 10th most popular language — PM
JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 29 — Malaysians should be proud that Bahasa Melayu is not only still being used internationally, but is ranked the 10th most...