PSD to institutionalise Munsyi Muda Bahasa programme, 387 appointed as language advocates
KUALA LUMPUR: The Public Service Department (PSD) will institutionalise the Munsyi Muda Bahasa programme under a 2027-2030 strategic plan to strengthen the use of Bahasa Melayu in the public service.
The Public Service Department (PSD) in Malaysia plans to institutionalise the Munsyi Muda Bahasa programme under a strategic plan from 2027 to 2030, as announced by Director-General Tan Sri Dr Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. The initiative aims to strengthen the use of Bahasa Melayu in the public service, following discussions at the National Language Implementation Subcommittee meeting on October 19.
Munsyi Muda Bahasa are trained civil servants who guide colleagues on the correct usage of Bahasa Melayu in official documents and communications. Among the proposed initiatives are specific recognitions for these advocates, such as service allowances and medal nominations, subject to further refinement by the PSD. The 387 civil servants appointed for the 2025 and 2026 cohorts are urged to lead by example and organise language activities to improve language quality in their workplaces.
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