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Is English really the solution?
A few weeks ago, the Sultan of Johor expressed the idea that we should adopt Singapore’s education system. The crux of the matter related to the usage of English as a medium of instruction in our national schools.
Marrying industry with education
The private sector helps in ensuring educational relevance, development, and excellence.
Proud to be a Victorian
An old boy reflects on how his school trained him to be a scholar, sportsman and a gentleman.
The strange life of Salim the refugee
Salim has been here for 18 years, but still dreams of finding a real home for himself.
Thinking big on higher education
Can our public universities reach the heights of renowned institutions such as the University of Oxford some day?
Women, men and marriage
Informal chats with each other can be the best way of understanding opposite viewpoints.
Oh, the people you’ll meet
For a teacher, it is possible to explore the world from the experiences of one’s students.
Many higher education success stories are overlooked
Despite some negative perceptions, there is much to be proud of and build on when it comes to our universities.
Giving voice to children
Protection of children extends to their development and participation in society.
Student volunteers: Our unsung heroes
It's great to start 2015 with images and stories of these unsung heroes in such troubling times for our fellow Malaysians.
All about the headlines
RECENTLY on bbc.com, there was a story about Russian news website, The City Reporter, which decided to publish only ‘good news’ for one day. Thus, on 1 December the website carried only positive headlines such as “No disruption on the roads despite snow”.
Measuring change in education
The popular perception that our education system is in a downward spiral is far from reality.