07 februari 2009 01:15

Malay Language Classes Launched

Basic Malay Language Class Is To Be Held Here,
At The National Bank Of Pakistan Staff College

Karachi - The Consulate General of Malaysia, in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Pakistan (NYCOP), launched “Basic Malay Language Classes” at the National Bank of Pakistan Staff College on Friday.

Speaking as chief guest on the occasion, Sindh Information Minister Shazia Mari said that the present government was keen to bring countries and nations together, and promote regional understanding.

“Pakistan thoroughly appreciates the way Malaysia has progressed and has met its economic goals over the past decades,” she said. “Pakistan will continue to understand the culture of Malaysia and expects the same from Malaysia as well since Pakistan also possess a rich culture and heritage that needs to be shared with other countries.”

Malaysian Consul General Muhammad Khalid Abdul Razak said that learning a foreign language was a key element of cross culture communication. He quoted a popular saying in Malaysia — “Bahasa Jiwa Bangsa” (Language is the soul or spirit of a nation) and “Hilang Bahasa Lenyaplah Bangsa” (Lose the language, lose the nation). “It is beneficial for students to become bilingual or multilingual and learning a foreign language can be a very rewarding experience,” he said.

NYCOP Central President Shuja Ullah Khan also spoke.

Source: TheNews.com.pk
Photo Credit: Wikimapia.org

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