Speaking English doesn’t make one less patriotic, says Abang Jo

Speaking English doesn’t make one less patriotic, says Abang Jo

The Sarawak premier says love for the country should be matched by progress made through knowledge.

“Patriotism without progress is not true patriotism”: Abang Johari says English is a tool for advancement

By Shikin Louis KUCHING, July 31: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has defended the use of English as a tool for acquiring knowledge, saying patriotism must also be matched with progress and development. He said Sarawak had adopted a different approach towards the language, unlike views elsewhere that associated speaking English with a lack of patriotism. “Here, we do not make noise about it. Elsewhere, they say Engl…