After decades of spelling the name of the flat rice noodle in myriad ways, Malaysians will now have an official spelling to abide by - ""kuetiau"", as ruled by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. We get Uthaya Sankar SB's thoughts on standardising the spelling of words that are borrowed across languages.



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After decades of spelling the name of the flat rice noodle in myriad ways, Malaysians will now have an official spelling to abide by - ""kuetiau"", as ruled by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. We get Uthaya Sankar SB's thoughts on standardising the spelling of words that are borrowed across languages.

Image Source: YSK1, Shutterstock

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The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes! The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

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The Evening Edition team restores sanity to your day even as you’re stuck in traffic trying to get home. And let's face it, who isn’t? We tackle the biggest headlines with analysis, updates and opinions, and get your take on all the issues that matter most. And as a bonus: the stories are soundtracked to BFM's distinctive music and tunes! 

The Evening Edition runs the gamut, bringing you current affairs stories, in-depth interviews, and a slice of pop culture as you wind down for the day.

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