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

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

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

On August 8, the Malaysian government announced that khat (Jawi calligraphy) will be an optional elective for Chinese and Tamil vernacular schools, after an …

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