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.
By Aqasha Nalani — 27 Dec 2022, 06:25 PM
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.
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.
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.
