The Malaysian government has declared that the month of October would be celebrated as National Language month from next year. Malaysia’s deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that all government agencies have been directed to develop suitable programs and activities for the celebration of National Language Month in 2010.
The government has made this move with the intention of enhancing the awareness of the national language, Bahasa Malaysia among the people – how the language can not only serve as a language for communication but also in cementing the unity of the country. It intends to make the people aware that if the national language is not used for progress and knowledge it would lose its importance, get outdated and die out over a period of time.
A variety of language themed events would be organized during the National Language Month which would provide the public with opportunities to participate in activities related to Bahasa Melayu. A new award called ‘Anugerah Tokoh Ilmuwan Negara’ would be given to scholars who have been committed to the development of the national language.
The Malaysian government hopes that this initiative would go a long way in dispelling the perception that the national language may not have the potential to serve as a language of progress and knowledge.
The event also bodes good opportunities for Malaysian translation providers, as the continued efforts of the Malaysian government would definitely create the requirement for high quality translation to and from Malaysian and other world languages.
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