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  2. Malaysian English - Wikipedia

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    Malaysian English (MyE), formally known as Malaysian Standard English (MySE) (similar and related to British English), is a form of English used and spoken in Malaysia. While Malaysian English can encompass a range of English spoken in Malaysia, some consider it to be distinct from the colloquial form commonly called Manglish .

  3. Languages of Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    The English language is an important aspect of the legal system in the country. The law of Malaysia is commonly taught and read in English, [1] as the unwritten laws of Malaysia continues to be partially derived from pre-1957 English common law, which is a legacy of past British colonisation of the constituents forming Malaysia.

  4. British and Malaysian English differences - Wikipedia

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    Malaysian English (MyE), formally known as Malaysian Standard English (MySE), is a form of English used and spoken in Malaysia as a second language. Malaysian English should not be confused with Malaysian Colloquial English, which is famously known as Manglish, a portmanteau of the word Malay and English, or Street English.

  5. Malay language - Wikipedia

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    Malay is the national language in Malaysia by Article 152 of the Constitution of Malaysia, and became the sole official language in West Malaysia in 1968, and in East Malaysia gradually from 1974. English continues, however, to be widely used in professional and commercial fields and in the superior courts. Other minority languages are also ...

  6. Manglish - Wikipedia

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    In old British Malaya, English was the language of the British administration whilst Malay was the lingua franca of the street. Even Chinese people would speak Malay when addressing other Chinese people who did not speak the same Chinese language. [3] English as spoken in Malaysia is based on British English and called Malaysian English ...

  7. History of the Malay language - Wikipedia

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    Other important institution is Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka established in 1956. It is a government body responsible for co-ordinating the use of the Malay language in Malaysia and Brunei. The dominant orthographic form of the Modern Malay language based on the Roman or Latin script, the Malay alphabet, was first developed in the early 20th century.

  8. Culture of Malaysia - Wikipedia

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    In countries such as Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia it is believed that performing at the house during Hari Raya (a traditional malay festival) is a good belief as it brings goodluck and fortune to the performers and host of the house. Within Malaysia, the largest performing arts venue is the Petronas Philharmonic Hall.

  9. Malaysian University English Test - Wikipedia

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    MUET is largely recognised in Malaysia and neighbouring Singapore, with other nations and territories such as United Kingdom, United States and Hong Kong. MUET is a prerequisite for admissions into all public universities and colleges in Malaysia. Besides that, public servants also take MUET as an English qualification and for promotion ...