The khat controversy in Malaysia — a dicey storm in a massive teacup

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On August 8, the Malaysian government announced that khat (Jawi calligraphy) will be an optional elective for Chinese and Tamil vernacular schools, after an earlier decision for it to be taught to all Standard Four students had provoked an outcry from non-Malay groups. What does the episode tell us about Malaysia?

 

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