AWARD FOR UPHOLDING THE MALAY LANGUAGE AS THE LANGUAGE OF KNOWLEDGE AT UMPSA

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BACKGROUND

The launch of the Action Plan for Upholding the Malay Language as the Language of Knowledge in Higher Education Institutions (2011–2015) by the Minister of Higher Education on 27 October 2011 marked a significant step towards strengthening the role of the Malay language in learning, teaching, research, and publication at the tertiary level. This initiative was introduced to reinforce and elevate the status and function of the Malay language as a language of knowledge.

The current implementation of the Action Plan for Upholding the Malay Language as the Language of Knowledge in Higher Education Institutions (2023–2030) is aligned with the Policy to Uphold the Malay Language and Empower the English Language. This ensures continuity from basic education to higher education in the effort to establish the Malay language as a scholarly language.

The Award for Upholding the Malay Language is one of the initiatives supporting the 2023–2030 Action Plan, specifically under initiative 2.3.2, which focuses on recognising faculties and individuals in public universities (UA) who contribute to the promotion of the Malay language.

THE AWARD TARGETS INCLUDE:

  • The number of recognitions awarded annually by the university to academics who contribute to the elevation of the Malay language;
  • Recognition may take the form of certificates of appreciation, grants, awards, and similar accolades;
  • Recognitions may serve as one of the criteria for nominations for ministry-level awards.

OBJECTIVES

  • To encourage more academic staff at UMPSA to produce scholarly works in the Malay language; and
  • To encourage UMPSA to organise programs and promote activities using the Malay language as the primary medium.

AWARD CATEGORIES

  • Department/Faculty Category (PTJ)
  • Individual Category

INCENTIVES AND PRIZES

  • RM1,500.00, Trophy, and Certificate of Appreciation (for each category)