[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
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024