Language and Life

Abstract

The collection of essays is the consensus effort of a group of editors for the special publication in conjunction with the renaming of Kolej Universiti Islam Malaysia (KUIM) to Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Credit must be given to all editors for the good work in getting the manuscript ready for publication. The editors have sought papers that are original, perspective and address current issues directly. A healthy and mature society such as found in Malaysia is perfectly able to discuss any issue as long it is done in a spirit of good neighbourliness and mutual respects.