Category Archives: reflections (general)

English-medium schools: No place for ‘we know best’

Posted on 15/05/2012 by

R. Nadeswaran LET there be no mistake. Malay or Bahasa Malaysia is the national language. It will continue to be the medium of instruction in our schools notwithstanding the existence of Chinese and Tamil schools. The Education Ministry has made … Continue reading →

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Rules of the Road – Q & A

Posted on 08/05/2012 by

A guide for expatriate drivers in Malaysia. Since arriving in Malaysia in 1997, I have tried on many occasions to buy a copy of the Malaysian road rules, but have come to the conclusion that no such publication exists (or … Continue reading →

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To whom it may concern

Posted on 02/05/2012 by

“You do not have to uploads blogs which pleased you.” My dear Shaharuddin, First and foremost, please allow me to rephrase the above sentence which I have copied and pasted from your comment. If I were you, I will write it this … Continue reading →

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The passing of a real HERO

Posted on 29/04/2012 by

You’re a 19 year old kid. You’re critically wounded and dying in the jungle somewhere in the Central Highlands of Viet Nam… It’s November 11, 1967. LZ (landing zone) X-ray. Your unit is outnumbered 8-1 and the enemy fire is … Continue reading →

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Malaysia’s Education – one of the best in the world!

Posted on 24/04/2012 by

QUOTE: “Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, the Deputy Prime Minister has claimed that Malaysia’s education is one of the best in the world and that it is better than that being provided in the United States, Germany and also the United … Continue reading →

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