Malaysian Sign Language and poetry combine in virtual event 'Walls'

By DINESH KUMAR MAGANATHAN

This virtual poetry event on Feb 26 celebrates the Malaysian Sign Language. Photo: Handout

A virtual poetry event that celebrates the Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia will premiere today at 6pm.

Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia (BIM), also known as the Malaysian Sign Language, is the officially recognised language of the d/Deaf in Malaysia and is integral to their identity.

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