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The overview in the country's language: Bahasa Melayu

Malaysia mempunyai lebih daripada enam puluh kumpulan etnik yang menuturkan kira-kira seratus tiga puluh bahasa. Bahasa Melayu ialah bahasa rasmi, manakala bahasa Inggeris merupakan mata pelajaran teras dalam pendidikan. Bahasa Arab pula ialah bahasa agama bagi sebahagian besar umat Islam, dan kira-kira enam belas ribu orang menuturkannya sebagai bahasa kedua.

Antara cabaran utama pengajarannya ialah kedudukan bahasa Inggeris yang lebih diutamakan dalam pendidikan, kesukaran pelajar memahami budaya Arab dan konteksnya, serta penggunaan teknologi yang masih terhad dalam pengajarannya. Kajian lapangan Akademi meliputi institusi di Pulau Pinang, Perlis, Ipoh dan tempat-tempat lain.

Sumber: Akademi Antarabangsa Raja Salman bagi Bahasa Arab, «تقرير حالة تعليم اللغة العربية لغة ثانية حول العالم – مملكة ماليزيا الاتحادية» (Laporan Status Pengajaran Bahasa Arab sebagai Bahasa Kedua di Seluruh Dunia – Malaysia), 1446H.

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Institutions (21)

Universities, departments, institutes, schools and associations

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Arabic department (8)

Department of Arabic Language and Literature, AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia

Arabic department

Kuala Lumpur

Arabic is taught at International Islamic University Malaysia (Department of Arabic Language and Literature, AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences), in Kuala Lumpur. It offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Department of Arabic and Middle Eastern Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya

Arabic department

Kuala Lumpur

Arabic is taught at Universiti Malaya (Department of Arabic and Middle Eastern Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics), in Kuala Lumpur. It offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Department of Arabic Language, Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages, International Islamic University Malaysia

Arabic department

Pagoh

Arabic is taught at International Islamic University Malaysia (Department of Arabic Language, Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages), in Pagoh.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Department of Arabic Language Studies, Academy of Language Studies, Universiti Teknologi MARA

Arabic department

Shah Alam

Arabic is taught at Universiti Teknologi MARA (Department of Arabic Language Studies, Academy of Language Studies), in Shah Alam.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Kulliyyah of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia

Arabic department

Kuala Lumpur

Arabic is taught at International Islamic University Malaysia (Kulliyyah of Education), in Kuala Lumpur. It offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication (Department of Foreign Languages), Universiti Putra Malaysia

Arabic department

Serdang

Arabic is taught at Universiti Putra Malaysia (Faculty of Modern Languages and Communication (Department of Foreign Languages)), in Serdang. It offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris

Arabic department

Tanjung Malim

Arabic is taught at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (Faculty of Languages and Communication), in Tanjung Malim. It offers Bachelor's degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Faculty of Major Language Studies, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Arabic department

Nilai

Arabic is taught at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (Faculty of Major Language Studies), in Nilai. It offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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University or college (6)

Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Ismail Petra (KIAS)

University or college

Kota Bharu

Arabic is taught at Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Ismail Petra (KIAS), in Kota Bharu. It offers Bachelor's degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Kolej Universiti Islam Johor Sultan Ibrahim

University or college

Johor Bahru

Arabic is taught at Kolej Universiti Islam Johor Sultan Ibrahim, in Johor Bahru.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah

University or college

Kuala Kangsar

Arabic is taught at Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah, in Kuala Kangsar. It offers Bachelor's degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Universiti Al-Quran Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah Pahang

University or college

Kuantan

Arabic is taught at Universiti Al-Quran Al-Sultan Abdullah Ahmad Shah Pahang, in Kuantan.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Universiti Islam Selangor

University or college

Bangi

Arabic is taught at Universiti Islam Selangor, in Bangi. It offers Bachelor's degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah (KISAS)

University or college

Klang

Arabic is taught at Kolej Islam Sultan Alam Shah (KISAS), in Klang.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Arabic language institute (1)

Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia)

Arabic language institute

Cyberjaya

Arabic is taught at Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia), in Cyberjaya.

Reviewed: October 2026
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School teaching Arabic (1)

Maahad Islami Hulu Langat

School teaching Arabic

Hulu Langat

Arabic is taught at Maahad Islami Hulu Langat, in Hulu Langat.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Cultural centre (4)

Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Cultural centre

Johor Bahru

Arabic is taught at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities), in Johor Bahru.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD), Quranic Language Division, International Islamic University Malaysia

Cultural centre

Kuala Lumpur

Arabic is taught at International Islamic University Malaysia (Centre for Languages and Pre-University Academic Development (CELPAD), Quranic Language Division), in Kuala Lumpur. It offers Bachelor's degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Centre for Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization Studies, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia)

Cultural centre

Bangi

Arabic is taught at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National University of Malaysia) (Centre for Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization Studies, Faculty of Islamic Studies), in Bangi. It offers Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Centre for Arabic Language Studies, Faculty of Languages and Communication, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Cultural centre

Kuala Terengganu

Arabic is taught at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (Centre for Arabic Language Studies, Faculty of Languages and Communication), in Kuala Terengganu. It offers Bachelor's degrees.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Association or society (1)

Arabic Language Society of Malaysia

Association or society

Society founded in 1987 (registered 1988) for learners and supporters of Arabic in Malaysia, running courses and practice activities. No activity found after 2017; its official Malay name was not confirmed.

Reviewed: October 2026
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Arabic programmes (9)

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University

General Arabic Courses (KUBA) — IIUM Institute for Language Advancement (IFLA)

International Islamic University Malaysia — CELPAD / IFLA

Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur

Certificate of completion In person Reviewed: November 2026 University

Arabic Proficiency Courses — IIUM CELPAD

International Islamic University Malaysia — CELPAD

Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur

Certificate of completion In person Reviewed: October 2026 University

Arabic Short Courses for Non-Arabic Speakers (Four Levels)

Centre of Preparatory Studies and Language (CPSL), Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU)

Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur

Certificate of completion In person and online Reviewed: October 2026 University

Arabic for International Communication (ARCOM) — Foundation and Bachelor's

International Islamic University Malaysia — Kulliyyah of Sustainable Tourism and Contemporary Languages and Centre for Foundation Studies, Pagoh campus

Malaysia · Pagoh, Johor

Accredited In person Reviewed: October 2026 University

Bachelor of Arabic Language and Linguistics

Universiti Malaya — Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

Malaysia · Kuala Lumpur

Accredited In person Reviewed: October 2026 University

Bachelor of Arabic Language Studies (Honours)

Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) — Faculty of Languages and Communication

Malaysia · Kuala Terengganu

Accredited In person Reviewed: October 2026 University

Foundation in Arabic Language (FA04)

Universiti Islam Selangor (UIS, formerly KUIS) — Matriculation Centre

Malaysia · Kajang, Selangor

Accredited In person Reviewed: October 2026 University

Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Arabic and Islamic Civilisation)

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) — Faculty of Islamic Studies

Malaysia · Bangi

Accredited In person Reviewed: October 2026 University

Bachelor of Applied Language (Hons) — Professional Arabic Communication (LG242)

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) — Academy of Language Studies

Malaysia

Accredited In person Reviewed: October 2026
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Publication venues (11)

Peer-reviewed journals and book series on Arabic published in this country — from the publication-venues directory, shown here automatically

Peer-reviewed journal Annual

AL-QALAM International Journal of Arabic Studies

Arabic Language Unit, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

Malaysia · Arabic and others

ISSN: 2811-4477

Online only International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

Al-Lisan International Journal for Linguistic & Literary Studies (AIJLL)

Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU)

Malaysia · Arabic and others

ISSN: 2600-7398

Online only International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

Al-Ḍād: The Journal of Arabic Language and Linguistics

Department of Arabic and Middle Eastern Languages, Faculty of Languages and Linguistics, Universiti Malaya

Malaysia · Arabic and others

ISSN: 2637-1146

Online only International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

Journal of Linguistic and Literary Studies (JLLS) – IIUM Arabic Journal

Department of Arabic Language and Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM Press)

Malaysia · In Arabic

ISSN: 2637-1073

Arcif Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

SIBAWAYH Arabic Language and Education

Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)

Malaysia · Arabic and others

ISSN: 2716-5515

Online only International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

Afaq Lughawiyyah

Penerbit UniSZA, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin

Malaysia · Arabic and others

ISSN: 2990-9007

Online only International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

iJALAL: International Journal of Arabic, Linguistic and Literature

ICESCO Educational Centre in Malaysia (hosted by Universiti Islam Selangor, UIS)

Malaysia · Arabic and others

International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

International Refereed Journal of Language & Culture (INREFLAC / IRJL)

Kulliyyah of Arabic Language, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (UniSHAMS)

Malaysia · Arabic and others

International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

Al-Azkiyaa – International Journal of Language and Education

USIM Press (Penerbit USIM), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia

Malaysia · Arabic and others

ISSN: 2948-5312

Online only International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

Al-Bayan: Journal of Qur'an and Hadith Studies

Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya / Brill

Malaysia · Arabic and others

ISSN: 2232-1969

International Reviewed: October 2026 Peer-reviewed journal

At-Tajdid

International Islamic University Malaysia

Malaysia · In Arabic

International Reviewed: October 2026
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Masters of Arabic from beyond the Arab world (1)

Scholars from beyond the Arab world whose origins lie in this country or its people, and who served the Arabic language – in grammar, lexicography, editing texts, literature or teaching; each page cites its source.

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Muhammad Idris ʿAbd al-Raʾuf al-Marbawi Notable figure

1896–1989

Lexicography

Lexicographer; Qamus Idris al-Marbawi Arabic–Malay (1937)

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Curricula and Arabic textbooks (0)

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Arabic words in its language (9)

Words in the country's language that come from Arabic, each with its source

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akhbar from أخبار

الملايويّة

الجريدة، الصحيفة؛ الأخبار

جمعُ «خبر»، وصارت اسمًا للجريدة.

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «akhbar» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

fasal from فصل

الملايويّة

بندٌ في نصٍّ قانونيّ

«الفصل» صار بندًا من بنود القانون.

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «fasal» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

Isnin from (يوم) الاثنين

الملايويّة

يومُ الاثنين

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «Isnin» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

isyak from عِشاء

الملايويّة

صلاةُ العشاء ووقتُها

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «isyak» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

Jumaat from الجمعة

الملايويّة

يومُ الجمعة؛ صلاةُ الجمعة

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «Jumaat» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

khabar from خبر

الملايويّة

الخبر، النبأ

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «khabar» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

Khamis from (يوم) الخميس

الملايويّة

يومُ الخميس

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «Khamis» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

lafaz from لفظ

الملايويّة

النطق، الصيغةُ المنطوقة

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «lafaz» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

ummah from أمّة

الملايويّة

الأمّةُ الإسلاميّة

Source: Kamus Dewan, Edisi Keempat (Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2005) – مدخل «ummah» موسومٌ Ar (عربيّ)

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Ask about Arabic (0)

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Arabic manuscripts (2)

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المركز الإسلاميّ (Pusat Islam)

كوالالمبور · مركز أو معهد

المخطوطات بالعربيّة والملايويّة: أكثر من 500، وأكثرها بالملايويّة، بحسب مسح الفرقان (1992–1994).

Source: مؤسّسة الفرقان للتراث الإسلاميّ، موسوعة مخطوطات العالم الإسلاميّ (World Survey of Islamic Manuscripts، 1992–1994)، قاعدة «World Collections»

متحف الفنون الإسلاميّة الماليزيّ

كوالالمبور · أخرى

فيه مصاحف ومخطوطات إسلاميّة، ونشر سنة 2014 كتابًا عن 74 مصحفًا من مجموعته تمتدّ من القرن الثامن إلى العشرين الميلاديّين.

Source: Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia, Al-Qur'an: The Sacred Art of Revelation, vol. II (2014), publication page

Languages written in Arabic script (1)

Languages of the country written, now or once, in Arabic script

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الملايويّة

الجاوي · كتابةٌ ثانية إلى جانب الحرف اللاتينيّ، في ماليزيا وبروناي وأجزاء من سومطرة

كُتبت لغاتُ أرخبيل الملايو بالحرف العربيّ منذ القرن الرابع عشر الميلاديّ على الأقلّ، وأقدمُ شاهدٍ معروف على الجاوي «حجر ترنغانو المنقوش» المسجّل في سجلّ ذاكرة العالم لليونسكو سنة ٢٠٠٩. وبالجاوي كُتب الأدبُ الملايويّ الكلاسيكيّ منذ دخول الإسلام، وتُكتب الملايوي…

Source: Britannica: «Malay language»؛ UNESCO Memory of the World: «Batu Bersurat Terengganu»؛ Unicode L2/19-340؛ جدول يونيكود U+0600–06FF و U+0750–077F

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