KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The Home Ministry (KDN) and Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) have introduced a new Malay proficiency test to assess the national language skills of those applying for Malaysian citizenship.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has called for Bahasa Melayu to be promoted as a key player in all sectors to enhance its economic and commercial value.

IPOH, Oct 6 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has criticised certain elite groups for their obsession with the English language, which has led them to underestimate the importance of Bahasa Melayu, the country’s national language.

IPOH, Oct 6 — The emphasis on mastering any language should not be a zero-sum game that sidelines Bahasa Melayu as the national language, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 — Proficiency in the Malay language remains a requirement for anyone applying for Malaysian citizenship, as provided in the Federal Constitution.

CYBERJAYA, Oct 25 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reminded all government departments today not to entertain any letters written in a language other than the national language.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — Most citizenship applicants among the elderly fail the Malay language proficiency test, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — Opposition chief, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said upholding Bahasa Melayu as the national language required the commitment of all members of society.

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 — Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has proposed amendments to the DBP Act 1959 to enable the enforcement of Bahasa Melayu as the national language.

JOHOR BAHRU, Nov 29 — Malaysians should be proud that Bahasa Melayu is not only still being used internationally, but is ranked the 10th most popular language in the world, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.