Proficiency in English and Mandarin will take us far, says Najib


Support for education: Najib signing a plaque following the launching of the new school block at SJK(C) Chung Hua No. 4 in Kuching while Abang Johari (second from left) and Dr Sim (right) look on. — Bernama

KUCHING: Malaysians must be proficient in several languages, particularly English and Mandarin, to keep abreast with globalisation and connect with emerging economies, says the Prime Minister.

Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said while proficiency in English – being the lingua franca of world – was increasingly important, learning Mandarin would strengthen ties with China that had emerged as a global economic superpower.

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