Use of national language in official letters to govt in line with Federal Constitution, says Senator


KUALA LUMPUR: The use of the national language for correspondence in government offices is in line with the provision in Article 152 (6) of the Federal Constitution, which emphasises the role of Bahasa Melayu as the official language in the three levels of administration in the country.

Senator Prof Datuk Seri Awang Sariyan explained that the three levels referred to the federal government, the state governments and the public authorities.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

LBS hosts Chinese New Year luncheon, marking 65 years of growth and community commitment
Nearly 4,700 sports associations recorded as inactive, problematic from 2020 to 2025, Dewan Rakyat told
90 cylinders of LPG seized in Perak raid
Ex-Felda chief Isa Samad to know on Feb 10 if Federal Court will reinstate corruption charges
NGO secretary held in RM4.2mil graft probe
Dry season, heavy irrigation: Penangites have been urged to use water wisely
Father and son nabbed for posing as cops to rob foreign worker
Road ban on heavy vehicles before and after CNY
Malaysia set to remain on positive growth trajectory, says Anwar
E-hailing driver remanded in probe of sexual harassment viral video

Others Also Read