Sarawak Premier Says Mandarin Gives Trade Edge with China
-
Mandarin is being framed as a practical trade skill for Sarawak, especially when dealing with China.
Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg said Mandarin can give Sarawakians an edge in an export-oriented economy.
Speaking in Kuching on Saturday night, he said Sarawak sells products such as oil palm and LNG to China, so language skills matter when dealing with pricing, delivery and negotiation.
He also said Bahasa Malaysia remains the national language, while English and Mandarin are useful tools for business and international trade.
The Premier also pointed to Sarawak's recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) and the state's yearly RM10 million allocation for Chinese schools.
Location: Kuching
Details: Mandarin, English and trade skills were highlighted as part of Sarawak's push to prepare local talent for a wider export market.
Source: The Borneo PostWhat do you think?
Hello! It looks like you're interested in this conversation, but you don't have an account yet.
Getting fed up of having to scroll through the same posts each visit? When you register for an account, you'll always come back to exactly where you were before, and choose to be notified of new replies (either via email, or push notification). You'll also be able to save bookmarks and upvote posts to show your appreciation to other community members.
With your input, this post could be even better 💗
Register Login