Khat could be a burden to students, says Mah


IPOH: Implementing khat or Jawi calligraphy as part of the syllabus in Bahasa Melayu can be a burden to students, says MCA deputy president Dr Mah Hang Soon.

Learning calligraphy could be difficult not only for those in vernacular schools but also for teachers and parents, he said.

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