Bahasa Kebangsaan is a term that refers to the national language of a country. In various countries, the term used to describe the national language differs. For instance, in Malaysia, the national language is known as Bahasa Malaysia or Malay language. In Brunei, the national language is called Bahasa Melayu Brunei, whereas in Indonesia, the national language is known as Bahasa Indonesia. These are just a few examples of how countries refer to their national language. Other synonyms for Bahasa Kebangsaan include Lingua Franca, Official Language, National Tongue, and Native Language. These terms allude to the importance that a national language holds for any country's cultural and linguistic identity.