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Mixed reaction from Sarawakians

KUCHING: As Malaysians, nothing is more patriotic than showing one’s love for the Malay language and history. Hence having a pass in both subjects in the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) examination is crucial. In fact, SPM candidates who fail in core subjects such as Malay and History still have another chance to get the […]

DBP making efforts to attract youths to its programmes

KUCHING: The Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) is utilising various approaches to attract and empower youths to master the Malay language. Sarawak DBP  director Abang Haliman Abang Julai stated that opinions and suggestions from youths were important and welcomed in ensuring that activities and programmes planned would have an impact. He said focus was given […]

Japanese professor who is fluent in Malay

KUCHING: If you hear him speak but do not see his face or know his name, you may think he is a Malay from Malaysia. Meet Professor Nomoto Hiroki from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS) who is fluent in the Malay Language. Nomoto revealed that he became interested in the national language when a […]

Suara Sarawak praised for promoting Bahasa Melayu

KUCHING: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak deputy director Dr Shantrol Abdullah has commended Suara Sarawak’s initiative to promote Bahasa Melayu. According to him, language is important for a publication medium like a newspaper because it reflects the organisation. “Readers will assume that the organisation is not serious in promoting Bahasa Melayu as the national […]