IN Malaysia, language has always meant more than words. It’s how we carry our history, how we connect across difference, and how we make sense of who we are. So, when people raise concerns about the ...

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 ...

KUALA LUMPUR: The country is taking steps towards developing its own Large Language Model (LLM) in Bahasa Malaysia (BM) through collaborations with universities and local companies, says Datuk ...

A desire to savour the rich taste of fresh durian, the ‘king of fruits’ and to witness Malaysia’s beautiful beaches firsthand ...

When Malaysia’s education minister recently declared that the public needs to accept new Malay words because Bahasa Malaysia is a “living language”, one cannot help but wonder if this statement was ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today said any education system that seeks formal recognition must accept the use of Bahasa Melayu and Malay history. In the royal ...

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 skills ...

SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong attended the launch of this year’s Bulan Bahasa, or Malay Language Month, which was broadcast on Suria on Aug 29. “The Malay language holds a special place in ...