More Malaysians are learning Mandarin, even as Chinese schools struggle for recognition

When Asmah Zainal, 34, enrolled her son at a Chinese-medium primary school, the Malaysian homemaker began attending Mandarin classes herself.If she became fluent, she could more effectively help him with his homework and answer study-related questions, she reasoned.“I also wanted him to know that he is not doing this extra language alone,” Asmah said. “Most importantly, I wanted to create a learning environment for him so that he will feel motivated to learn Mandarin every day.”Coronavirus and…

from South China Morning Post https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/people/article/3104016/more-malaysians-are-learning-mandarin-even-chinese-schools