he phrase ‘bahasa jiwa bangsa’ (‘language is the soul of a nation’) is often quoted, but how well do Malaysians truly understand both the literal and deeper meaning behind this proverb? Generally ...

PETALING JAYA: Mastering and valuing the Malay language is the responsibility of every citizen, says United Chinese School Committees’ Association of Malaysia Dong Zong chairman Datuk Tan Yew Sing.

PETALING JAYA: Chinese educationist group Dong Zong said the recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) does not contradict government education policies, nor does it affect the status ...

Last week, opposition MP Che Mohamad Zulkifly Jusoh (PN–Besut) called on the government to establish a definitive timeline for making Bahasa Melayu the authoritative language of all national ...

Indonesian is a form of Malay, spoken in Indonesia. The term “Indonesian” is political rather than linguistic, as Indonesian Malay (called Bahasa Indonesia in Indonesia) is virtually identical with ...

Sadiq Salihoddin poses in front of the Nationalities Square at Minzu Avenue in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. CHINA DAILY When I first received the offer to teach Malay at Guangxi Minzu ...