Malaysian Indians have raised concerns over the use of a racial slur against Indians in a Bahasa Malaysia dictionary. We look at Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka’s response, the need for cultural inclusivity, and the role that the institution plays in ensuring that language evolves to reflect the times.

Image Source: Pisit Heng, Unsplash

Produced by: Kelvin Yee

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn

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Tags:  Evening Edition,  Bahasa Malaysia,  Language,  Culture,  Cultural Sensitivity,  Dictionary,  DBP,  Dewan Bahasa Pustaka,  Education,  Politics, News, Current Affairs,  Politics,  Social Issues,  Education