Preferences Towards The Usage Of English As The Language For Business By Perlis SMEs Bumiputera

Muhammad Anas Zakwan  Sabri; Nainatul Farzuha  Nor; Hasrul  Hashom; Nor Izham  Subri

Authors

Muhammad Anas Zakwan Sabri Lecturer
Nainatul Farzuha Nor Lecturer
Hasrul Hashom Lecturer
Nor Izham Subri Lecturer

Keywords:

English, Business, Language, Perlis, SMEs

Abstract

English is one of the most used languages in the world; be it in the government sector or private sector, local or global business. This study aims to investigate the usage of English in everyday business transactions among Perlis’ Bumiputera small and medium enterprises and their preferences in using the language as Perlis itself is bordered with many international business prospects that demand the usage of English as a medium of transaction and communication more than those of the many languages of Malaysia. This study utilizes the quantitative method by the implementation of survey questions that are distributed to the respondents. The results show that while the businesses are aware of the importance of English to be used in their business transactions, the uses of such language are minimal though most of the enterprises understand the value of the language in their daily business transaction. Actions from various authorities and NGOs are needed to increase the usage of English to ultimately increase the economy in Perlis.

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Author Biographies

Muhammad Anas Zakwan Sabri, Lecturer

Language Centre & General Studies, Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs).

Nainatul Farzuha Nor, Lecturer

Faculty Of Business And Science Management, Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs).

Hasrul Hashom, Lecturer

Language Centre & General Studies, Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs).

Nor Izham Subri, Lecturer

Faculty Of Business And Science Management, Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs).

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