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DBP promises to replace 'Keling' with 'India' in word definition
Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) has promised to update its Kamus Pelajar’s definition of the word “Tambi” in the next edition.
This is after the existing definition which used the word “Keling” was seen to be derogatory towards Indians...
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