Why We Use English for IT?

Ever wonder why Malaysian Government insists on using English for Mathematics and Science before this?

This is because English is an information and technology language. How dangerous could it be if we try to use Bahasa Melayu , especially in school.

Below are some translations of English technological terms into Bahasa Melayu:

Hardware = barangkeras

Software = baranglembut

Joystick = batang gembira

Plug and Play = cucuk dan main

Port = lubang

Server = pelayan

Client = pelanggan 


Here's an example of what would happen if we use Bahasa Melayu.


English
That server gives a plug and play service to the client using either hardware or software joystick. The joystick goes into the port of the client. 

Now in Bahasa Melayu
Pelayan itu memberi pelanggannya layanan cucuk dan main dengan menggunakan batang gembira jenis keras atau lembut. Batang gembira itu akan dimasukkan ke dalam lubang pelanggan.


So, the next time people ask you how to use a USB product such as thumbdrive or mouse , just tell them , 'Cucuk dan Main!'