Lost in translation


BM poser: The PM at Question Time in Parliament on March 23, speaking about holding discussions with Asean member states to make Bahasa Malaysia the association’s second language. — Bernama

THERE is a sense of disbelief all around.

A quick check with our diplomats after the government’s latest efforts to promote Bahasa Malaysia as Asean’s second language has been met with a big “Why?”

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