Internet users confused, amused, even irate after DBP tweets correct way to spell 'tose'

PETALING JAYA: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) had internet users confused, amused and even irate after tweeting the Malay spelling of "tose".

In a Twitter post Monday (Oct 17), DBP said "tose" was the correct spelling instead of "tosai" for the Indian dish loved by many Malaysians.

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