Malaysia legislation
Section 5
Section 5
(i)
to develop and enrich the national language in all fields including science and technology;
(ii)
to develop literary talent, particularly in the national language;
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(iii)
to print or publish or assist in the printing or publication of books, magazines, pamphlets and other forms of literature in the national language and in other languages;
(iv)
to standardize spelling and pronunciation, and devise appropriate terminologies in the national language;
(v)
to encourage the proper usage of the national language;
and
(vi)
to encourage the usage of the national language so that it will be extensively used for all purposes in accordance with the law for the time being in force.
(2)
For the purpose of paragraphs (1)(v) and (vi), “to encourage”
includes giving direction, commentary, advice, assistance, guidance, training or supervision.
Duties of the Board