From 'alamak' to 'nasi lemak': Oxford English Dictionary welcomes Malaysian and Singaporean words
PETALING JAYA: Oxford Languages, a part of Oxford University Press, announces its latest Oxford English Dictionary (OED) update, consisting of "untranslatable words" from Malaysia and Singapore.
'Alamak', ‘nasi lemak' and 'tapau' added to Oxford English Dictionary
'Alamak' and 'nasi lemak' have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time
Japan hit manga series ‘Kingdom’ will get English translation
With around 110 million copies sold in Japan, the manga ranks among the top 20 best-selling series ever
Soccer-Newcastle's Howe flies flag for outnumbered English coaches
LONDON (Reuters) - Newcastle United's League Cup final triumph over Liverpool was not only a landmark moment for the club, it was also a throwback to a time when English managers regularly stocked up the trophy cabinets of the country's top clubs.
Sarawak English Literacy Conference aims to strengthen language proficiency across state
KUCHING: The three-day Sarawak English Literacy Conference (SELC) 2025, will feature insightful discussions and best practices in efforts to improve English language proficiency.
Jury convicts thief who stole RM29mil golden toilet from English palace
LONDON (AP): A thief who swiped a golden toilet from an English palace has been convicted Tuesday (March 18) along with an accomplice who helped cash in on the spoils of the 18-carat work of art insured for nearly £5mil (RM29mil).
How to get better at English
Students can improve their English proficiency by being proactive.
Soccer-List of English League Cup winners
(Reuters) - Following is a list of League Cup winners since its inception in 1961 after Newcastle United's 2-1 win over Liverpool on Sunday:
English translations bring Fatimah Busu’s BM stories to new audiences
Fatimah Busu's short stories, capturing the raw experiences of Malay women and rural life, are now available in a new English collection
Pakistan's old English manners spell youth Scrabble success
KARACHI: "Dram", meaning a measure of whisky. "Turm", describing a cavalry unit. "Taupie", a foolish youngster.
Thai singer Tobii and Dolla team up for English version of viral hit 'Bad Girls Like You'
'Bad Girls Like You' by Afrobeats star Tobii has undeniably sparked an Internet phenomenon.
Soccer-UEFA ban English referee Coote until 2026
(Reuters) - English referee David Coote has been banned from any UEFA refereeing activity until June 2026, European soccer's governing body said on Friday.
Trump to make English official US language, source says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump will sign an executive order to make English the official U.S. language, a source with knowledge of the matter said on Friday.
‘Bring back English medium schools’
It is good to know that the Dual Language Programme (DLP) is being implemented in schools that have the necessary resources.
English football fans are taking up poetry
Five English football teams are commissioning official poems for their clubs as part of a scheme to encourage youth literacy
Soccer-Eight-minute VAR check at Bournemouth is new English record
BOURNEMOUTH (Reuters) - The first weekend of semi-automated offside decisions in English soccer descended into confusion on Saturday as Bournemouth had a goal ruled out after a record eight-minute VAR check.
Elevating English proficiency not a zero-sum game
MALAYSIA’S ambition to become a high-income nation hinges significantly on its ability to compete globally, particularly in subject matters concerning Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and artificial intelligence.A crucial – and often debated – factor in achieving this lies in our national proficiency in English.
Education Ministry eyes immediate measures to boost students' English proficiency
PETALING JAYA: The Education Ministry is considering several immediate measure to ensure the effectiveness and impact of ongoing initiatives to strengthen English proficiency among students.
Govt agency to have bigger role in boosting English
PETALING JAYA: The English Language Teaching Centre (ELTC), an agency under the Education Ministry, will soon see its role expanded as part of the government’s effort to improve English language proficiency nationwide, says the ministry.
‘Go beyond the classroom in cultivating love for English language’
PETALING JAYA: Mandatory daily English immersion activities in schools are among immediate solutions the Education Ministry can implement to enhance students’ English proficiency.
