While English is widely spoken and understood in Malaysia, it is not the official language. The official languages are Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, and English.
Here's a breakdown:
* Malay is the national language and most widely spoken.
* Mandarin is spoken by the large Chinese community.
* Tamil is spoken by the Indian community.
* English is used in government, education, and business.
So, while English is important in Malaysia, it's not the primary language of the population.