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Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has clarified that efforts to strengthen Malay proficiency should not be interpreted as diminishing competency in other languages, emphasising multilingualism as crucial for Malaysia's economic competitiveness.
A Multimedia University law professor and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka board member emphasises that safeguarding the Malay language's status requires coordinated action from government, academia, and the private sector to maintain linguistic quality and relevance.