English crucial in digital economy
KUCHING: The state government’s stance is that while it is mandatory to implement Bahasa Malaysia (BM) in schools as the national language, the younger generation must also be encouraged to master English, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “We cannot deny the fact that the language of technology is the international language […]
Sarawak to continue
TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN ENGLISH SIBU: Sarawak will continue to teach Science and Mathematics subjects in English (PPSMI) despite the decision by Putrajaya to terminate the programme. Education, Science and Technology Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said this was the wish of the state government, which was also in line with English […]
Singing helps improve English usage
‘I am’ is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that ‘I do’ is the longest sentence? George Carlin, American stand-up comedian, actor, author, and social critic Teaching the English language to unemployed graduates who underwent a six-month course between 2003 and 2006 was a gainful experience for me and the […]
‘English has conquered the world like a virus’
By Azman Ujang KUALA LUMPUR: English has conquered the world like a virus and is the fastest growing language in human history, said British High Commissioner to Malaysia Charles Hay. In today’s world there are close to 385 million native English speakers in countries like the United States and Australia with about a billion fluent […]
