DLP will uphold Malay language, strengthen English language - Fadhlina
There are students in schools that implemented the DLP who do not have basic proficiency in Malay and their mother tongues.
Thu Dec 21 2023
Dalai Lama apologises after video asking boy to 'suck my tongue'
A statement said the Dalai Lama leader "often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras.
Mon Apr 10 2023
PM Ismail Sabri keeps promise to elevate Bahasa Melayu to international level
Ismail Sabri promised he would use Bahasa Melayu to uplift the national language at the international level and, he delivered Malaysia's National Statement in the mother tongue at the 77th UNGA.
Fri Sep 30 2022
Dwayne Johnson shares stories from his crazy youth in 'Young Rock'
"Young Rock" takes its premise from the tongue-in-cheek fiction that Johnson is running for US President in 2032.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Malaysia's first Roman Catholic cardinal dies
Anthony Soter Fernandez was appointed cardinal by the supreme Roman Catholic leader, Pope Francis, in November 2016.
Wed Oct 28 2020
'Batman v Superman,' 'Hillary's America' win Razzie 'worst' films
The annual tongue-in-cheek Razzie awards named Dinesh D'Souza's "Hillary's America: The Secret History of the Democratic Party" as the worst film of 2016.
Sat Feb 25 2017
Italian town offers De Niro asylum after Trump victory
A town in Italy has offered Robert De Niro asylum after he made a tongue-in-cheek remark that he'd return there if Donald Trump was elected.
Sat Nov 12 2016
The startling rise in oral cancer in men, and what it says about changing sexual habits
Oral cancer is on the rise in American men - jumping 61 percent from 2011 to 2015, according to a new analysis of insurance claims.
Wed Oct 26 2016
Megat Junid's family hopes Tun Mahathir's ISA claim 'a slip of the tongue'
Family of the late Tan Sri Megat Junid Megat Ayub says if he did sign any detention orders under the ISA, it must've been done under orders.
Tue Aug 23 2016
Nigerians look east to China for business, opportunity
Iyayi isn't alone in being able to reap the benefits of knowing a language that few of his compatriots speak, given Nigeria's historic preference for learning European tongues such as French.
Wed Jun 22 2016
Tongue-cutting incident: Pupil not bullied, police say
The Standard two pupil who was allegedly forced to cut his own tongue was not bullied to do so, said Selangor police chief Datuk Abdul Samah Mat.
Thu Mar 31 2016
Probe on pupil's tongue-cutting incident ready this weekend
Investigations on the case of a pupil who was allegedly forced to cut his own tongue in a bully incident at a school here last Thursday, was expected to be wrapped up this weekend.
Mon Mar 28 2016
Tongue-snipping bully case: Victim is recovering, says father
The father of Muhammad Ali Shukran Alias, 8 who was forced to snip the tip of his tongue by his seniors at school, said the boy is recovering from the incident.
Sun Mar 27 2016
Tongue-snipping bully case: Education Ministry leaves it to police to probe
In the incident yesterday, a Year Two student at Sekolah Rendah Bukit Tinggi, Klang has been forced to snip his own tongue.
Sat Mar 26 2016
Pope warns gossiping priests, nuns to 'bite your tongue'
Pope Francis told gossip-loving priests and nuns to bite their tongues, and warned those breaking their vow of obedience to fall into line sharpish.
Mon Feb 01 2016
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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?
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
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
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
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024