Language

1. Yang di-Pertuan Agong

1.1. Use English for official purpose

1.2. Communication with foreign governments

1.3. Training conducted by overseas experts

2. Art 152(2)

2.1. Allowed English used in Parliament, State Assemblies and for official purpose for 10 years after independent

3. After independence-move toward the establishment of Bahasa Melayu ("de facto") as the national and official language

4. 1967

4.1. Parliament make provision for the national language

5. Rational of the choice

5.1. Bahasa Melayu was lingua franca in the region for centuries

5.2. Easy to learn

5.3. Solid terms & pronunciation

5.4. Bahasa Melayu uses romanised letters besides Jawi

5.5. Bahasa Melayu structure has clear phonemes

5.5.1. syllables are easy to spell based on fixed and firm principles

6. Art 152(1)

6.1. Malay language be the national language

6.2. No person shall be prohibited or prevented from using

7. Public authorities include:

7.1. Yang di-Pertuan Agong

7.2. Federal & State Governments

7.3. Local Authorities

7.4. Rulers/ State Governors