[EDLING:34] Malaysia: A language that empowers

[Francis M. Hult]

Malaysia Star

A language that empowers

In Malaysia, language is central to progress and nation building. From the 
institutionalisation of the Malay language to engineer national identity and 
culture to the use of English for the utilitarian agendas of knowledge 
acquisition and international communication and trade, language proficiency is 
singularly important.  

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