More non-Chinese Malaysians are enrolling in Chinese vernacular primary schools, as the country's job market increasingly favours Mandarin speakers amid China’s growing power. This ISEAS-Yusof ...

There is new concern in Malaysia over the country’s visa-free policy for Chinese nationals following a series of arrests involving apparent Chinese fraud gangs. Hundreds of Malaysians have ...

Mandarin Chinese is the most common language in the world, estimated to be spoken by more than 1.2 billion people in countries like China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, and Malaysia. With so many ...

Having taught Chinese for the past seven years, 37-year-old Norain Misro truly reflects Malaysia’s multicultural identity.

The most popular months for tourists from China to visit Malaysia isn't during their Golden Week in October, but in July and ...

PETALING JAYA: As a Malay Mandarin tutor, Norain Misro embodies the beauty of Malaysia’s vibrant fusion of cultures. “If we ...

Chinese schools now offer Islamic religious classes, prayer rooms, and halal canteens. In many cases, the Parent Teacher Association meetings are held in Mandarin and Malay because of many ...

He said more bumiputera students are choosing to study in Chinese schools due to the rising value of Mandarin as China is Malaysia’s No. 1 trading partner, a strong school ethos, and superior ...

Another remarked, "If you’re worried about language barriers, joining a tour group would be a better idea. You can’t expect everyone to speak Mandarin, especially since Mandarin isn’t the primary ...

Learning some Mandarin and Malay for everyday conversation will be helpful, not just within Singapore, but also for doing business in Southeast Asia, says former Senior Minister Tharman ...