Dept heads must ensure only Malay language used at official functions


PUTRAJAYA: In an effort to empower the use of the Malay language in public service, heads of departments must ensure that every official function organised by their respective department be conducted entirely in Malay.

The matter is stated in the Human Resources Service Circular (MyPPSM), PO.1.1.1: Empowerment of the Use of the Malay Language in Public Service which is included with a circular dated Aug 9, 2022 signed by Director-General of Public Service (KPPA) Datuk Seri Mohd Shafiq Abdullah.

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