PPSMI – not the Magic Bullet

By Feizrul Nor NurbiBefore anything, let me clearly state that I am not pro-Bahasa Melayu or even pro-English. I am pro-Quality.It is sad to read the labels put on me from my previous 3 articles, from…

Malaysia in the Era of Globalization # 87

By M Bakri MusaAn editor of a Malaysian professional publication invited me to be its regular contributor. I readily agreed, and aware of the local psyche and ambience, purposely submitted a…

The solution

Malaysians lament about the racism, religious intolerance, persecution and discrimination that prevail in Malaysia. Thus far, over the last few months, all we are

Tail Wags the Dog

By Masterwordsmith What might happen if a businesswoman who has ZERO clue about running a country becomes the leader of the government? Her favourite response could be "Let's form a committee" or…

Agents of change

Everyone has it within himself to choose the path he wants to take, if not chart it.The ones that complain are those who, even if given the opportunity to run a company or lead a country, are most…

West a failed model, says Dr M

The former prime minister says he made the right decision to introduce Look East policy.(Free Malaysia Today) - Former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said Malaysia and other Islamic countries…

Muhyiddin terus `gempur’ Selangor

Beliau akan hadir dalam program yang dinamakan `Nurani rakyat sayangi Selangor' di Kelang dan Shah Alam.(Free Malaysia Today) - BN terus menggempur Selangor  bagi merampas semula kerajaan negeri yang…

DAP pushes for optional PPSMI

By Debra Chong, The Malaysian Insider KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 — The Education Ministry must be more flexible and give students the option to learn maths and science in English, the DAP urged today,…

Don’t let the sun go down on our rights

By Wong Chun Wai, The Star Any secular party would be a better pick than one whose politicians masquerade as religious leaders. IT’S becoming boringly predictable with PAS as it again plays its…

English language policy still salvageable

By Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim, The Star All education stakeholders are urged to lend their support to the campaign to make the Government allow for the PPSMI to be retained in schools that want it.

English for all – not for select few

By Feizrul Nor NurbiDear Parents,There has been an audible cry made by the supporters of PPSMI for the policy to be reinstated as an option in the national education system. An option here means…