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TLO poll: Majority says no to Jawi in vernacular schools
In August last year, the Education Ministry surprised Malaysians by announcing that it would introduce Jawi calligraphy in the Primary 4 syllabus of the vernacular schools from Jan 1. Taken aback by the announcement, many non-Muslims and even some Muslims
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Jawi – who wants to retreat?
Today I attended a forum entitled ‘Jawi – Saling Memahami’ organized by GBM – Malaysia Action Coalition at the Chinese Assembly Hall, Selangor. The forum was excellent as it was also attended by Dong Zong, the Tamil Foundation, IKRAM, ABIM
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UPSI to revive use of Jawi script next year
KUALA LUMPUR: Beginning next year, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) will revive the use of the Jawi script at its two campuses – the Sultan Azlan Shah Campus in Proton City and the Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah Campus – in
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High Court: Jawi can be taught in vernacular schools
GEORGE TOWN: The High Court here yesterday ruled that Jawi is part of Bahasa Malaysia and therefore can be taught to pupils in Chinese and Tamil schools. High Court judicial commissioner Amarjit Serjit Singh said the case ought to be
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Penang floods: one relief centre opened in Jawi to house 54 victims
NIBONG TEBAL: Heavy rain for more than three hours last night has caused flash floods in Jawi and a temporary relief centre (PPS) was opened at the Jawi multipurpose hall earlier this morning to accommodate 54 flood victims. State Welfare,
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NS backs Putrajaya to empower jawi script
SEREMBAN: The state government always supports and welcomes any effort by the federal government to empower the jawi script, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Aminuddin Harun. He said efforts to empower the jawi script was a noble one for everyone
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Friday is “Use Jawi Writing Day”
KUALA LUMPUR: Friday has been declared as a ‘Use Jawi Writing Day’ as an effort to empower the writing,” said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Dr Mujahid Yusof Rawa. He said jawi writing is a platform to
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Political aide threatened
KAJANG: The political aide of Balakong state assemblywoman, Wong Siew Ki, received a threat in an envelope containing a sharp weapon from an unknown individual believed to be linked to the anti-Jawi campaign. Kajang District Police Chief, ACP Ahmad Dzaffir
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