(Blackboard pic by ilco / sxc.hu) IF the church were to agree to the ban of the word “Allah” for non-Muslims, would this solve our problems? The answer is no. Religious authorities in the West Malaysian states have banned more than the word “Allah”. In Pahang and Malacca, the word “nabi” (prophet) is banned, making […]
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Weaknesses in policy implementation, says Musa
KANGAR, 5 MARCH 2009: Former Education Minister Tan Sri Musa Mohamad has admitted that there are weaknesses in the implementation of the policy to teach and learn science and mathematics in English. Musa, who was the Education Minister when the government began implementing the policy six years ago, said although its intention was good, the […]
GMP hands over memo to abolish PPSMI
By Zedeck SiewKUALA LUMPUR, 17 Feb 2009: Bahasa Malaysia proponents today marched to Parliament to deliver a memorandum to Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leaders, calling on the government to abolish the teaching of science and maths in the English language (PPSMI). Gerakan Mansuhkan PPSMI (GMP) chairperson Datuk Hassan Ahmad was joined by about 20 […]
KT, Palestine, sex toys and language
Translation by Zedeck SiewBETWEEN 12 and 19 Jan 2009, alongside the Kuala Terengganu by-election and the conflict in Palestine, the Malay-language press was also preoccupied with the sale of sex toys and the teaching of science and maths in the English language. Jews in the news Israel’s invasion of Gaza continued to occupy headlines throughout the week. On […]
