Nov 21, 2016Putting ‘classy’ back into the classroomTwo weeks ago, I was invited to speak at the annual three-day 8th Johor State English Language Conference 2016, titled English Language...
Oct 17, 2016A true account of historyHistory 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, 2016Important to allay public’s concerns about Taman TuguIt 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, 2016What 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, 2016Nurture peace, understanding and acceptance among cultures through Islamic Studies in schoolsThe 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, 2016Can 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...