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A law professor and DBP board member has called for a comprehensive national strategy to strengthen the Malay language, emphasising the need for quality usage and technological adaptation amid growing linguistic challenges.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for enhanced Bahasa Melayu proficiency across Malaysia's education system while encouraging students to learn economically valuable languages including English, Mandarin, Tamil and Arabic.
Malaysia's Institute of Public Administration has launched a specialised workshop targeting Munsyi Muda Bahasa language officers nationwide. The initiative aims to enhance their technical skills in translation, dictionary literacy, and official document preparation to maintain accuracy in government communications.