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A conscientious Malaysian who is concerned about the social-political development of his country from his backyard

Bahasa rojak?

(SOURCE: The Star, 5 October 2006)

While I applause Culture, Arts and Heritage Minister Rais Yatim for his effort in strenghtening the national language, I found it totally unnecessary of trying to convert a pure English term into the national language. Terms like Touch ‘N’ Go became "Sentuh Dan Pergi"? Boulevard to "Lebuh Perdana"?

First thing first, what about Integrated Transport Information System (ITIS) signboards along the KL main roads? I have seen too much of "Rojak Language" displayed, either the combination of English and national language or improper use of national language in the message.

BP Bites...!

October 9th, 2006 at 1:20 pm

have conducted a public poll; given the ability of any government-sponsored authority to judiciously and responsibly impose fines, the picture would’ve been a little less rosy. All-round ScepticismAs Suanie Sees It: kacau aje… jangan tangkap gua…!MageP’s Lab: Bahasa RojakmyAsylum: It’s Official: DBP is now The Language Police…The Malaysian: “Munsyi Bahasa” – Language Police, Spy Or Snitch? Technorati Tags: absurdity, Malay language+police, silliness North Korea’s Nukes
Kecek-kecek Tok Mudin

October 5th, 2006 at 5:22 pm

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rojak

October 5th, 2006 at 3:52 pm

Yeah, like Jangan Potong "Q"
bpboy

October 5th, 2006 at 4:51 pm

Plug and Play Device= Peralatan Cucuk dan Main
Server and Client = Pelayan and Pelanggan
bayi

October 5th, 2006 at 7:38 pm

Joystick – Kayu Gembira. :)
hiden iden

October 5th, 2006 at 9:59 pm

UMNO = United Malay National Organisation

Ironic isn’t it?
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October 7th, 2006 at 12:50 pm

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