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You Can Now Find Bahasa Malaysia On Public Transport Signboards In South Korea

Although there are some incorrect uses of the Malay language, the South Korean government's efforts were still appreciated by Malaysians.

Cover image via Kosmo

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The influx of Malaysian tourists to South Korea has prompted the government to begin using Bahasa Malaysia on most signboards around Seoul, particularly in tourist areas

Zakaria Azizi posted photos of the signboards in the Malay Dialects (Indonesian, Malaysian, and Other Malay Variants) group on Facebook and said that he was proud to see them, reported Kosmo.

"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," he said.

Image via Kosmo

According to him, the number of Malaysian and Indonesian tourists visiting the country is increasing every day, necessitating the use of Bahasa Malaysia on signboards

Although there are some incorrect uses of the Malay language, the South Korean government's efforts were still appreciated by Malaysians.

Aside from Bahasa Malaysia, there are several other languages on the signs, including English, Mandarin, Japanese, and Bahasa Indonesia.

Image via Vacamania (Facebook)

These signboards can be found at Namsan and Itaewon subway stations

You can also find these unique signboards at bus stations in Namsan, the Myeong-dong theatre, Seoul Central Mosque, and the popular Itaewon Antique Furniture Street.

Image via Kosmo

Last month, a train station in Germany chose to rebrand itself as a spin-off of our capital city, Kuala Lumpur, for three days:

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