[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
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024