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[COLUMNIST] Mapping the literacy of bilingual children, home where it all begins

[COLUMNIST] Mapping the literacy of bilingual children, home where it all begins

Bilingual children are open to a wider opportunity to connect to vast information, opinions, and cultural insights ahead of their first language.
Sat May 18 2024
The economics of foreign language proficiency at international companies

The economics of foreign language proficiency at international companies

There is a high demand for bilingual and multilingual professionals to cater the needs of international business and communication.
Sun Jan 21 2024
[OPINION] Striving for true bilingualism: Time to get serious

[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
For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar

For the longest time, I doubted myself, - Izza, Chevening Scholar

Among those chosen to pursue their postgraduate studies in the United Kingdom as beneficiaries of the Chevening scholarship for the 2017/2018 academic year is Astro AWANI's Izza Izelan.
Fri Aug 25 2017
Bilingual children better at problem solving according to new study

Bilingual children better at problem solving according to new study

A Canadian study has found a new benefit to being bilingual, with children who speak two languages better at problem solving than monolingual children.
Sat Feb 06 2016
UPSR: Education Ministry investigates claim that use of bilingual not allowed

UPSR: Education Ministry investigates claim that use of bilingual not allowed

Malaysian Examination Board has been instructed to investigate claim that UPSR candidates in several Chinese national-type schools in Penang were not allowed to answer in English and Malay.
Tue Sep 08 2015
Exposure to two languages benefits babies' brains: study

Exposure to two languages benefits babies' brains: study

The cognitive advantages of exposure to two languages are significant and reveal themselves early on, regardless of the languages spoken.
Thu Sep 04 2014
Infants distinguish between languages

Infants distinguish between languages

Even before they can talk, infants as young as seven months who grow up in bilingual homes acquire a special ability to distinguish between languages, researchers said on Thursday.
Sat Feb 16 2013
Local film '3Genius' set to hit Indian cinemas

Local film '3Genius' set to hit Indian cinemas

A bilingual science fiction film, 3Genius, produced by a local company, is set to hit 160 cinemas in India during the April school holidays.
Wed Jan 09 2013
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel

The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?

Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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