The 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 ...

GEORGE TOWN, March 8 — Lagu tu rupanya. This phrase in Malay may translate to “so it’s that ...

KUALA LUMPUR: MCA has begun early preparations for the 16th General Election, says party president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. He said this includes conducting a stringent candidate selection process, ...

IPOH: Those in the private sector should use Bahasa Malaysia more, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim. "There is no question about the usage of Bahasa Malaysia in the education sector.

Education minister Fadhlina Sidek said Bahasa Melayu was versatile, having absorbed words from regional dialects and other languages. “Maha kaya” is among 12 new Malay words to be added to Dewan ...

KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia and China marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations last year, Bahasa Melayu is emerging as a strategic diplomatic asset to further strengthen ...

KUALA LUMPUR: To celebrity chef and media personality Brian Chen, popularly known as Abang Brian, Bahasa Malaysia has always had a special place in his heart. As a lad, he grew up speaking three ...