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National language status will not be compromised amid boost for better English proficiency: Ramanan

Human Resources Minister reaffirms the primacy of Bahasa Melayu and stresses the importance of enhancing English skills for global workforce competitiveness

‘Sarawak will never surrender, won’t bow to pressure to reduce use of English’

Deputy education minister asserts state’s unwavering commitment to maintaining, promoting use of English in education, despite criticism from various quarters

Singaporeans to teach English in Malaysia? – J.D. Lovrenciear

PM’s idea is the latest in a series of contradictory messages from the government on the value of teaching the English language

No plans to switch current missionary education syllabus to English: Fadhlina

The Education Ministry has affirmed that it will not introduce an English language stream for the current missionary education system.

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What will we call for next? A ban on cheap cigarettes, tuak and kapcais? – Rocky Bru

While concerns over drug-laced vapes grow, a blanket ban could backfire by wiping out businesses, threatening jobs, pushing trade underground amid weak enforcement and open tank loopholes

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Influencer who recited Quran at Batu Caves accused of sexual misconduct in Netherlands

Abdellatif Ouisa has targeted recently converted, underage Muslim women, alleges Dutch publication

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