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His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, receives the Royal Address from Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim at the Opening Ceremony of the First Meeting of the Fifth Term of the 15th Parliament at the Parliament Building in Kuala Lumpur January 19, 2026. — Bernama pic
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By Syed Jaymal Zahiid
Monday, 19 Jan 2026 11:28 AM MYT
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia, today said any education system that seeks formal recognition must accept the use of Bahasa Melayu and Malay history.
In the royal address to open this year’s Parliamentary sitting, the Agong said those who cannot accept the use of national language should “not stay in Malaysia”.
“If we want to create a new education system, it must be in line with the national education policy, and Bahasa Melayu must be the main language as it is the national language,” he said.
“Hence any proposal to recognise any other education system, must accept Bahasa Melayu and Malaysian history. If there are those who cannot accept Bahasa Melayu, it’s better you don’t stay in Malaysia”.
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