Reminder by T’ganu’s local authority for businesses to use Jawi script in signages sparks heated discussion
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Mandatory Jawi on business signboards prompts discussions over branding, fairness and language, with critics questioning who truly benefits from the regulation.
From the original report
ATTRACT customers and build brand recognition. Those would be the key functions of a business signage alongside communicating key information about products and services available.
A thoughtfully-designed and well-positioned signboard acts as round-the-clock marketing agent without actual human interaction.
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- Sep 6, 2026
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