Johann Wolfgang von Goethe once said, “Those who know nothing of foreign languages know nothing of their own.” It is beneficial if one is willing to acquire another language, whether in written or ...

The issue of introducing the teaching of Jawi script or khat calligraphy in schools has become a hot issue, as it is facing vehement opposition by the non-Malay-Muslims, especially the ethnic Chinese.

The ban of Chinese Organisations Joint Congress has intensified the already highly sensitive issue. Let me first state my personal position. I feel that the Jawi calligraphy should never be a ...

Tajuddin: If we are serious about learning the Malay civilization, Jawi script had its origins in Pallava, which in turn had its origins in Sanskrit, why do we just learn Seni Khat and not earlier ...

Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has defended the introduction of Jawi as part of the Bahasa Melayu subject in vernacular schools. "Jawi script is the heritage of us ...

Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Religious Affairs), Senator Dr Zulkifli Hasan (second, left) during the launch of Batik Jawi Calligraphy Collection by Indah Atelier. Also present, ...

KUALA LUMPUR: A PAS MP has urged the Education Ministry to incorporate more Jawi script in the Islamic Education syllabus at Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) level as part of efforts to promote and ...