No urgent need for major changes to DBP Act
This included government circulars that clearly outline the mandatory use of good and proper language at all levels of public service.
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Malaysiakini
14 hours ago
- Malaysiakini
No urgent need for major changes to DBP Act
There's no urgent need for major amendments to the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Act, DBP director-general Hazami Jahari said, as the use of the national language in official matters has already been strengthened through existing legislation. This included government circulars that clearly outline the mandatory use of good and proper language at all levels of public service.
The Sun
14 hours ago
- The Sun
No urgent need for major DBP Act amendments, says director-general
BACHOK: There is no pressing requirement for significant amendments to the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Act, as existing legislation already reinforces the use of the National Language in official matters. Government circulars and other legal provisions ensure proper language use across public services, according to DBP Director-General Dr Hazami Jahari. He highlighted that language enforcement is firmly rooted in Article 152 of the Federal Constitution, which designates Malay as Malaysia's official language. Additional support comes from the Education Act, local authority bylaws, and regulations on product labeling and public advertising. 'After 69 years of DBP's existence, we face no major issues in enforcing the National Language because current laws are adequate. What we need now is stronger implementation and commitment from agencies, local authorities, and society,' he told reporters after launching the East Region Writers' Camp. The proposed amendments aim to expand DBP's role internationally and establish it as the sole certifying body for language courses and publications. Another key proposal is requiring DBP endorsement for official recognition of language-related goods and publications. Hazami stressed that legal measures alone cannot uphold the National Language. Instead, fostering love and responsibility among Malaysians is crucial. 'Countries like Japan and Thailand thrive linguistically without punitive laws, relying instead on national pride and awareness,' he said. Earlier, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek noted that the amendments aim to strengthen DBP's role in promoting Malay, alongside a RM50 million allocation announced in Budget 2025. - Bernama
The Star
18 hours ago
- The Star
Artificial intelligence rules to go ahead, no pause, EU Commission says
FILE PHOTO: A copy of "The European Union Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act" on display during the AI & Big Data Expo 2025 at the Olympia, in London, Britain, February 5, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes/File Photo BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union's landmark rules on artificial intelligence will be implemented according to the timeline agreed by legislators and EU countries, the European Commission said on Friday, dismissing suggestions and pressure from some companies and several EU countries for a temporary pause. "I've seen, indeed, a lot of reporting, a lot of letters and a lot of things being said on the AI act. Let me be as clear as possible, there is no stop the clock. There is no grace period. There is no pause," Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier told a press conference. "We have legal deadlines established in a legal text. The provisions kicked in February, general purpose AI model obligations will begin in August, and next year, we have the obligations for high risk models that will kick in in August, 2026," he said. (Reporting by Foo Yun Chee)
