Article 152 of the Federal Constitution explains that the Malay language, also known as the Malaysian language, is an official language whose function and role as the National Language cannot be disputed.

The position of the Malay language as an official language was strengthened by the National Language Act 1967. Its importance as a language of knowledge that is a medium of teaching and learning has led to the gazetting of the Education Act 1961 (Amendment 1996). However, at the same time, the various ethnic communities in Malaysia are free to use other languages ​​such as Mandarin by the Chinese and Tamil by the Indians. In addition, English still dominates the language of trade and industry in the country.

The Malaysian government also encourages its citizens to master other international languages, especially for the fields of tourism and international trade.

Reference: Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia