Malay literature joins National Service curriculum

From: New Straits Times | Date: December 25, 2004 | Copyright information

New Straits Times
12-25-2004
Malay literature joins National Service curriculum
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: Nation

KUALA LUMPUR, Fri. - National Service trainees will be exposed to Malay literature through activities organised by the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said DBP would conduct literary activities such as reading poetry containing elements of patriotism for the current batch of trainees.
"We have always stressed the importance of balanced ...

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