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
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
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
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024