This research has been undertaken to ascertain the extent of the effects in making Malay language as the national language. The effects concern the continued flourishing or the eventral demise of the minor languages especially the Tamil language in Malaysia. The focus of this study is to trace the situations and the contributions of various parties in strengthening the continued use of the Tamil language. The study undertaken is descriptive in nature and it employs observation and reflection to reach a final conclusion. Information will therefore be gathered through observation, study of relevant literature on the subject and through personal interviews with relevant authorities in the field. To achieve comprehensiveness, the researcher will attempt to penetrate and understand each and every recommendation contained in the National Language Policy which includes The Barnes Report (1950), Fenn-Wu Report (1951), Razak Report (1956) and Rahman Talib Report (1960). The above will be done i.....

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