Dr M: Other languages necessary when dealing with foreigners


KUALA LUMPUR: Bahasa Malaysia is to be used for official purposes only but translations are allowed, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

“Our Constitution provides for all the needs to protect the national language but at times translations to other languages have to be made.

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