- Mar 20, 2017
The time is ripe for reconciliation
The organiser was eager for the Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE) to attend what was slated to be a cosy, uneventful meeting. We...
- Feb 20, 2017
What is a good education system?
What does it mean when an education system envisions enhancing equity and equality? The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 (MEB)...
- Jan 23, 2017
A knight in shining armour
Tributes to Tan Sri Adenan Satem, the late Sarawak chief minister, are still pouring in. The Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE) is...
- Dec 12, 2016
The highs of international benchmarking
Last month, I attended a talk on pursuing further education in Germany post-Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM). The talk was given by a...
- Nov 21, 2016
Putting ‘classy’ back into the classroom
Two weeks ago, I was invited to speak at the annual three-day 8th Johor State English Language Conference 2016, titled English Language...
- Oct 17, 2016
A true account of history
History as a subject can be a contentious issue. It can be used to serve the agenda of either the government of the day or the authors...
- Sep 19, 2016
Important to allay public’s concerns about Taman Tugu
It was just recently, on a beautiful Sunday morning, that a whole lot of Kuala Lumpur residents came together to protest the fact that...
- Aug 15, 2016
What should students learn in the 21st century?
The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 (MEB) mentions that the curriculum and assessments must be aligned with international...
- Jul 17, 2016
Nurture peace, understanding and acceptance among cultures through Islamic Studies in schools
The month of Ramadhan is always special to all Muslims, young and old. While for most it is a time for reflection and intense prayer, for...
- Jun 20, 2016
Can Malaysia’s education system be one of the fastest-improving in the world?
The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 (MEB) has been designed to ensure that the national education system achieves quality targets...