The names Bahasa Melayu and Bahasa Malaysia have been used interchangeably, but some argue that one of them isn’t right.

Malaysian Prime Minister to propose Malay as ASEAN second language Ismail Sabri said apart from Malaysia, the language was also used as a medium instruction in several neighboring countries such ...

Compared to the 1970s and 1980s, the command of the language by SJKC pupils has improved. In the 70s and 80s, the passing rate for the Malay language subject in SJKC was about 45%.

Malaysia, however, should be given a fair chance to convince the other nine members of the regional grouping that the Malay language will help accelerate progress in ASEAN.

Malaysian English, also sometimes referred to as “Manglish”, is a localised form of English language with native features, varying in meaning, sound, and structure.

The Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) politician added that at a time when some ministers and MPs are not able to converse in Malay properly, the language test should be made a priority.

That ministers in Malaysian cabinet still issue statements in languages other than Bahasa Malaysia is completely outrageous, disrespectful and plain illegal. The rakyat in 1967 initiated # ...