Move to amend Act to prevent misuse of Malay language


In the spotlight: Ismail Sabri Yaakob reading a poetry entitled ‘Bahasa Akal dan Budi’ during the Malam Gema Puisi 2023 which was part of SAABM 2023 at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Efforts are being made to amend the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Act 1959 to prevent any misuse of the Malay language, says Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The former prime minister said a final draft of the amendment has been sent to the Attorney General’s Chambers for a review before it is tabled in Parliament.

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