[COLUMNIST] Enhancing language retention and proficiency through multilingualism and effective teaching methods
The multilingualism of Malaysians has been slowly dwindling in the past decades.
Tue May 21 2024
Tun Mahathir hopes PH's good policies won't be dropped
Dr Mahathir said he also hoped that the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics and Science in English (PPSMI) policy will be reintroduced in schools.
Thu Mar 12 2020
[OPINION] Striving for true bilingualism: Time to get serious
Instead of beating about the English bush, the Minister of Education must have the courage and political will to introduce bold reforms to strengthen English education.
Thu Jan 10 2019
Government and its premature education policies -- Wan Mohd Salman
It was intended that PPSMI will globalize the students early in schools by learning Science and Maths in English, but things didnt really turn out nice as it should.
Tue Feb 17 2015
Govt has to bring back PPSMI - Dr Mahathir
Tun Mahathir says knowledge of science and mathematics was now growing and without a command of the English Language, the country would be left behind in these areas.
Thu Oct 02 2014
Time to bring back PPSMI - PAGE
The Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE) said it would be wiser to enable teaching in English for Sciences and Mathematics in all national schools.
Thu Sep 11 2014
May 13: Use English to bridge divided races, says educationist
It is about time that Malaysians just focused on being Malaysians, says an educationist, who argues that using more English was the answer.
Tue May 13 2014
Education horror stories retold at protest
Some 50 turned up for the PGIP4114 protest to urge for education reform, they claim to speak for many of the country's concerned but scared parents.
Sat Jan 04 2014
Cops: Education protest at Taman Jaya unlawful
Cops say the planned PGIP4114 (Parents Gathering in Protest) protest this Saturday at the Taman Jaya Park is unlawful. Organisers insist that 'greenlight' was given.
Fri Jan 03 2014
Parents to hold Amcorp Mall protest over education system
Fed-up over the "critical condition" of the education system in Malaysia, a group of parents are planning to hold a gathering this Saturday at Taman Jaya park, near Amcorp Mall.
Thu Jan 02 2014
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024