For the greater good : resolving differences in opinions on the standard indigenous language in Sabah

• Main Authors: Jeannet Stephen, Rosazman Hussin, Rosy Talin, Reany Koton
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Penerbit Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2022
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20980/1/For%20The%20Greater%20Good%20Resolving%20Differences%20in%20Opinions%20on%20the%20Standard%20Indigenous%20Language%20in%20Sabah.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/20980/; https://ejournal.ukm.my/ebangi/index
• Institution: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Bahasa Kadazandusun or BKD is the sole indigenous language offered in schools in Sabah, initially under the Pupils’ Own Language (POL) program based on the Education Act 1966. Different reactions towards BKD come from various concerned stakeholders i.e., ethnic societies, cultural bodies, and politi...