DPM: Our BM teachers may be sent to Sri Lanka
REQUEST: Muslims in the nation keen to revive Malay language, culture
Deputy Prime Minister (left) with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Wickremesinghe at the prime minister’s official residence in Colombo, yesterday. Bernama pic
to have a better understanding of Malaysia’s national language.
“I believe this can be done as the proposal will help to uphold the Malay language and strengthen ties among Muslims.”
He said discussions would be held with the Education Ministry, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP), the Federation of National Writers Associations of Malaysia (Gapena) and non-governmental organisations in Malaysia.
Zahid announced a US$100,000 (RM400,000) for DMDI to set up a Malay Centre here. He said this would enable Muslims from Malaysia here to gather and organise activities.
The deputy prime minister said Sri Lanka had invited Malaysia to
become a member of the Bay of Bengal Economic Caucus.
He said the proposal was made during his courtesy calls on Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena, as well as Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday.
“They will initiate a meeting at the country leaders’ and government’s level so that the caucus will involve Malaysia and other countries.”
Zahid said a new economic development could be created at the Bay of Bengal basin through this caucus.
He said he would bring this proposal to the Foreign Ministry, the Economic Planning Unit and the Prime Minister’s Department to study Malaysia’s participation.
“I am confident this proposal can directly expand our market and that of the members of this caucus.”