Malaysia developing Punjabi language teaching
Punjabi, a language with roots in Indian and Pakistani provinces named Punjab, is spoken in many countries around the world by expatriates
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (MNTV) – Malaysia Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has announced a 20,000 ringgit ($4,730) contribution to support Khalsa Diwan Malaysia’s efforts to empower existing programs aimed at developing Punjabi language education, reports The Star.
“Future funding could be increased from time to time based on the program’s impact on the community,” she said during a launch ceremony of the digitalization roadmap for teaching and learning Punjabi in Malaysia.
She also highlighted exploring the possibility of engaging with teacher training institutes to train teachers and expand Punjabi language education to younger students.
“There is also a need to consider Punjabi in the same context as other ethnic languages, especially since it has been spoken in Malaysia for so long.
“It’s important to start introducing the language at the primary school level,” she said, adding that Punjabi language education programs are only on weekends.
Punjabi, a language with roots in Indian and Pakistani provinces named Punjab, is also spoken in many countries around the world by expatriates.
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