NEW DELHI, July 18 — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL) sees Malaysia as an important country for its language promotion, and plans to work with various Malaysian universities to develop Arabic skills and scholarship.
KSGAAL secretary-general Abdullah Saleh Al Washmi said the academy has been encouraged by Malaysians’ response to its workshops and other initiatives.
“It is evident Malaysia demonstrates a significant interest in the Arabic language, a fact we have observed through our implementation of various programmes. We anticipate the execution of additional programmes will substantially contribute to enhancing the level of Arabic language studies in Malaysia.
“We are establishing partnerships with Malaysian universities to elevate the proficiency of Arabic language instructors. These collaborations aim to improve teaching methodologies and facilitate the learning process for students,” he told Bernama in New Delhi.
KSGAAL’s efforts to promote Arabic in Malaysia have included workshops and lectures for instructors and learners.
It has published a study titled The Arabic Language in Malaysia, which looks at the language’s development in the country.
Abdullah travelled to the Indian capital as part of KSGAAL’s Arabic Language Month in Delhi and Kerala, an initiative that is part of the academy’s international outreach efforts.
“To date, we have successfully implemented this programme in several countries, including Uzbekistan, Indonesia, and China. Currently, we are in the process of establishing the programme in India, and we aspire to extend it to Malaysia in the near future,” he said.
— Bernama
