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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim today clarified his stance on language policy, insisting Bahasa Melayu (BM) must remain the priority as the national language and language of knowledge, while strongly encouraging proficiency in English and Mandarin.
Speaking at a Christmas high-tea hosted by the Christian Federation of Malaysia (CFM) in Petaling Jaya, Anwar rejected the notion of a “zero-sum game” in language mastery. “Number one Bahasa Melayu, number two English and number three Chinese, including the UEC,” he said, addressing recent controversy over his remarks on UEC recognition.
Anwar suggested universities offer some subjects in Mandarin to better compete with China economically. He emphasised multilingualism would enhance Malaysian youth’s global competitiveness.
The Prime Minister also announced a RM200,000 allocation to CFM for programmes promoting moral values and multicultural understanding. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof joined him at the event.
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