Kota Kinabalu: The State Government will continue efforts to strengthen the use of the national language amid challenges posed by digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI), including promoting its use in public places and official matters.
Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the efforts would also include promoting pantun and Jawi script, researching languages and ethnic literature, and developing the book industry to feature Sabah writers.
He said young people, digital influencers and local creative industry players should harness technology to encourage greater use of the national language.
“I also want to see Sabah’s young people, digital influencers and local creative industry players harness technology to promote greater use of the national language,” he said.
Hajiji was speaking at the Sabah-level National Language Month 2026 celebration at Dewan Amil Jaya, Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Sabah Branch, here on Tuesday.
