DUE to the increase of Malaysian visitors in South Korea, the government decided to use Bahasa Malaysia on most signboards across Seoul, notably in tourist zones.
According to Kosmo, Zakaria Azizi uploaded images of the signboards in the Malay Dialects (Indonesian, Malaysian, and Other Malay Variants) group on Facebook, saying he was proud to see them.
“The South Korean government is pleased to undertake the effort to make it easier for the people of Maritime Southeast Asia who visit the country and need information on their public facilities,“ said Mr. Kim.
According to him, the number of Malaysian and Indonesian visitors visiting the nation is growing by the day, necessitating the usage of Bahasa Malaysia on signs.
Despite certain inappropriate usage of the Malay language, Malaysians applauded the South Korean government’s efforts.
Other languages on the signage besides Bahasa Malaysia include English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Bahasa Indonesia.
These distinctive signboards may also be seen at Namsan bus stops, the Myeong-dong theater, the Seoul Central Mosque, and the famed Itaewon Antique Furniture Street.
Perhaps most significantly, seeing our native language at tourist sites such as Itaewon subway stations is a source of pride for Malaysians.
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