Opar rep urges students to overcome English language apprehension
BAU: Opar assemblyman Billy Sujang has urged educators to inspire prospective students and alleviate concerns about English language proficiency, noting its use as the medium of instruction in state government Institutions of Higher Education (IPT). Expressing concerns among students about their proficiency in English, particularly as it is used in universities offering free education from […]
Interactive English learning at SK Sebauh
BINTULU: In a recent initiative, 37 students from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) Bintulu Campus’ Bakti Siswa Group 3, Academic Session 2023/2024, collaborated with the UPM Bintulu Campus Student Management Office to host a Bakti Siswa Programme at SK Sebauh. This programme aimed to highlight the significance of English as a vital language in education. “The […]
English chosen for science teaching
SIBU: The Sarawak government’s decision to adopt English as the medium of instruction for science subjects in secondary schools has been widely applauded. Board Management at SMK Tiong Hin chairman Philip Lau King Kah praised the decision as a reflection of a forward-thinking strategy aimed at boosting students’ academic performance and global competitiveness. “It’s fantastic […]
Prioritise English, embrace Bahasa Malaysia
SIBU: Sarawak is being encouraged to uphold the practice of using English as the primary working language, while also integrating Bahasa Malaysia into everyday conversations. Sibu Municipal Council chairman, Clarence Ting Ing Horh, stressed the necessity for students to master English in order to communicate effectively on an international level. “Master your English because our […]
English and Bahasa Melayu debate challenge to enhance proficiency in both languages
KUCHING: An English and Bahasa Melayu debate challenge is expected to be held from Nov 6 to 8 to enhance the standard of proficiency in both languages. Organised by the Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) Sarawak, over 200 students from […]
No way we can abandon English: Minos
KUCHING: English is no longer a colonial language but a global language, said Kota Samarahan Municipal Council (MPKS) chairman Datuk Peter Minos. He stressed that regardless of what people in the peninsular region do or say, those in Sarawak must stick to what they had previously been agreed upon, which is to use English alongside […]
Abang Johari proposes Friday prayers to be delivered in English too
KUCHING: Two mosques here, namely the Darul Ittihad Mosque at Simpang Tiga and Darul Barakah Mosque at Taman Satria Jaya BDC, will soon be redeveloped into a larger mosque to cater to the Muslim community in the two areas. The bigger mosque will also deliver prayers in English. Without disclosing the cost and when the […]
Hello, hello please fix my poor connectivity!
It’s worrying to think more than half the world’s population lacks internet access and therefore lacks an equal opportunity to improve their lives. – Sir Richard Branson, business magnate English is a crazy, complicated, confusing and complex language! For the uninitiated, like yours truly, it took decades to master – I mean really master it, […]
Sarawak MATTA welcomes ministry’s initiative
BY SITI NURAIN RATANI KUCHING: The Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) Sarawak welcomes the initiative to place officers who can communicate in Mandarin at all international airports nationwide. Sarawak MATTA chairman Oscar Choo said the decision from the federal Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) would help to smooth the flow, […]
Master English, students told
BEKENU: Every student needs to master the English, which is an international language, says Sibuti MP Lukanisman Awang Sauni. According to a news report by Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS), this can be done with the availability of internet and social media facilities that allow students to learn English conveniently. “The Sarawak government through the […]
