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Govt depts reminded not to entertain letters written in language other than national language

25 Oct 2023 03:13pm
Anwar delivering his speech at the opening of the National Language Decade carnival and National Reading Decade. Photo by Bernama
Anwar delivering his speech at the opening of the National Language Decade carnival and National Reading Decade. Photo by Bernama

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

In his speech at the opening of the National Language Decade carnival and National Reading Decade here, Anwar said he noted that there is a tendency by some parties to deny the fundamentals of the Federal Constitution which requires them to communicate with government departments in national language.

"So, I would like to give a reminder (to all government departments), that if they receive a letter from local companies or public and private universities in a language other than the national language, just return it to the sender.

"The empowerment of culture, language, and literature is an integral part of nation-building, so let us not underestimate it.

"And I hope this reminder is duly noted. The directive is clear, and the Director-General of Public Service (KPPA) Datuk Dr Zulkapli Mohamed is also here...that we shall not entertain any letters written in a language other than the national language,” he said.

Article 152 of the Federal Constitution states that the Malay language or Bahasa Melayu is the national language.

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