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May 20, 2019
English language proficiency still an urgent matter
Last week marked two significant days — the 50th anniversary of the May 13 race riots, which we need to be reminded of lest we forget...
Feb 22, 2018
Rethinking SPM English must-pass
We are now in the middle of Wave 2 (2016-2020), “Introducing structural change”, of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 (MEB). As...
Jan 2, 2018
Parents hope there will not be another flip-flop – this time on DLP
PETALING JAYA: Parents’ groups want the Education Ministry to push ahead with the DLP (Dual Language Programme). Parent Action Group for...
Dec 26, 2017
DLP is the way forward
The new academic year begins soon for primary and secondary schools. Elections are also around the corner. School-going children number...
Dec 2, 2017
Imported textbooks: ‘Issue is relevance of content, not Spanish words’
PETALING JAYA: An academic consultant says the use of Spanish words in imported English textbooks is a minor issue, and that the bigger...
Nov 23, 2017
Chong: We must keep an open mind over reintroducing English-medium govt schools
More open and calm discussions must be held first before reintroducing English-medium government schools, says Datuk Chong Sin Woon. The...
Oct 12, 2017
Our English Proficiency Is Declining That Some Youngsters Don’t Know What 'Ugly' Means
English is the most commonly spoken language besides Mandarin and Spanish, and is widely used in the world that it is often perceived as...
Oct 5, 2017
Only imported English textbooks from next year
PETALING JAYA: Starting next year, imported English textbooks will be used in schools instead of locally produced ones. This is part of...
Jul 17, 2017
The national language pulse check
The recent fuss about making it mandatory for potential civil servants to pass SPM Bahasa Melayu (BM), including housemen, who by right...
Feb 28, 2016
Hope yet for a drying stream
A new approach that incorporates fun, creativity and thinking skills, will make subjects related to the sciences more appealing for...
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