Yes, good to master English and Mandarin
KUCHING: Political observer Datuk Peter Minos concurred with the Premier on the importance of the English Language and Mandarin in Sarawak. According to him, both languages are important to progress and further develop the economy of the state. “This is both a fact and reality. With English, Sarawak will definitely go far, especially if Sarawakians […]
Education — what next?
We are students of words: we are shut up in schools, and colleges, and recitation — rooms, for ten or fifteen years, and come out at last with a bag of wind, a memory of words, and do not know a thing. — Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist and philosopher Our education system has constantly been in […]
No progress, modernisation without English
KUCHING: Without English – an extremely important global language for modernisation – we will not die but will see retardation in our progress, says Datuk Peter Minos. The political veteran said Sarawak clearly and openly wants to master English because the state badly and genuinely needs it to catch up with modern progress and development […]
English key to move forward
KUCHING: The ability to speak multiple languages has always been Malaysia’s strength especially to remain competitive in the global market. Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii who said this pointed out that the need to promote the use of national language should not be an excuse to curtail nor discourage the use of another language. […]
No penalty will impose on state civil servants using English
KUCHING: No penalty will be imposed on Sarawak civil servants who use English for official business, assured Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He noted that the Sarawak Constitution allows for the use of two official languages in the state. “Although we prioritise the Malay language (Bahasa Malaysia), we also emphasise the […]
Don’t underestimate importance of English
Language is important in our lives. It helps to create cultural ties, friendships, and relationships. Most importantly, it allows people to communicate. It is reported that there are more than 7,000 languages spoken around the world, with the topmost spoken languages being English and Mandarin. As emphasised many times, English is an important language to […]
Speak bad English? No prob lah!
Masing advises politicians to use interpreters KUCHING: Malaysian politicians whose English is questionable are urged to bring an interpreter when addressing an English-speaking audience. This was suggested by Deputy Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Dr James Jemut Masing who pointed out that inability to speak fluent English is nothing to be embarrassed about. “Fluency […]
The importance and value of English
English is the language of science, aviation, computers, diplomacy, and tourism. Knowing English increases your chances of getting a good job in a multinational company within your home country or of finding work abroad. – Unknown In an interview with a national paper last Sunday, former Deputy Prime Minister Tun Musa Hitam complimented Prime Minister […]
RM6 mln to train Science, Mathematics, English teachers
SERIAN: The Sarawak government has set aside RM6 million this year to train primary and secondary school teachers in the state who are involved in the teaching of Science, Mathematics and English even though they do not have expertise in these subjects. Sarawak Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Amar Michael Manyin Jawong said […]
Communicating in English effectively
The English language is nobody’s special property. It is the property of the imagination: it is the property of the language itself. — Derek Walcott, poet and playwright Sarawak has re-introduced its own state-owned international school education system which is now the envy of the country. Despite its noble ideals, a Malayan with lofty credentials […]
