How to increase Interest in learning Bahasa Indonesia in Australia after becomes a UNESCO official language?

This year, Indonesian was officially designated as an official language at the UNESCO general assembly.

Kunjungan siswa dan siswi Canberra Grammar School ke Kedutaan Besar Republik Indonesia di Canberra dalam rangka pembelajaran Bahasa Indonesia di Australia Source: Supplied / Staf fungsi Penerangan KBRI Canberra

In a recent conversation with Mr. Mukhamad Najib, the Education and Culture Attaché at the Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Dilail Abimanyu delved into the exciting prospects of Bahasa Indonesia learning in Australia. With its recent elevation to official UNESCO language status, Bahasa Indonesia presents a unique opportunity to strengthen cultural ties and unlock diverse opportunities for Australians.

Kedutaan Besar Republic Indonesia mengundang siswa dan siswi dari Canberra Grammar School dalam kegiatan Betawi Day untuk menenalkan budaya khas Betawi Source: Supplied / Staf fungsi Penerangan KBRI Canberra

The lack of Indonesian language teachers in schools also has an impact on not accommodating interested students

Mukhamad Najib, Education and Culture Attaché at the Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Canberra

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