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Learning Foreign Languages Will Not Diminish Bahasa Melayu, Says Anwar

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has dismissed concerns that Malaysians learning foreign languages will erode Bahasa Melayu's status, arguing that multilingualism enhances rather than diminishes the nation's linguistic foundation.

By Aisyah Razak · 9 Aug 2026 · 4 min read

PM Anwar: Strengthen Bahasa Melayu While Embracing Multilingual Education

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for strengthened Bahasa Melayu proficiency across Malaysia's education system while simultaneously promoting learning of economically valuable languages including English, Mandarin, Tamil and Arabic.

By Aisyah Razak · 28 Jul 2026 · 4 min read