The status of the use and instruction of English in Malaysia, where it is a commonly-used second language, is described. The following topics are discussed: (1) the general status and role of English in Malaysian society in recent years; (2) English within the educational system (preschool, elementary, secondary, higher, adult, military, prison, commercial, professional associations, and preservice and inservice teacher education); (3) the production and supply of English teachers; (4) the variety and availability of instructional materials in schools, teachers' colleges, other higher education institutions, public libraries, and bookstores; (5) the administration of English language-related education and testing; (6) the development and planning of English instruction; (7) English outside the educational system; (8) support for English instruction from Great Britain, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada; (9) commercial opportunities for support; and (10) current research. (MSE)