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When Singlish travels to Malaysia
A tale of two neighbours and their use of language.
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Singapore and Malaysia share slightly different versions of a delightful creole tongue.
PHOTO: LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE
Andrew Sia
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Will Singaporeans go to Malaysia to teach English?
On June 12, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said he had discussed that possibility with his Singapore counterpart Lawrence Wong, during the latter’s visit to Putrajaya.