Tag Archive: malay language

Early P1 Ballot Likely At 5 Popular Schools; Not For Malay Students

Parents hoping to place their six-year-olds in five of the most popular primary schools this year may face a ballot next week. The schools are CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School, Nanyang Primary, Nan Hua Primary, Red Swastika School and Catholic…
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Salleh Marican Admits His Malay Rabak, Asserts That Mastery Of English Language Is Sufficient For President To Fulfill Duties

Presidential hopeful and CEO of Second Chance Properties Mohd Salleh Marican said he is taking Malay lessons ahead of the upcoming presidential election after he was criticised for his poor grasp of the language during an interview. In an exclusive…
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Commentary: Weakening Position and Diminishing Role of the Malay Language in Islamic Education and Development in Singapore. Is that the case?

Weakening Position and Diminishing Role of the Malay Language in Islamic Education and Development in Singapore. Is that the case? – A Personal Reflection “Dosa besar” or ‘A Major Sin’ – that’s how I’ve been made to feel whenever the…
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Rahayu Mahzam: “Beautiful And Dynamic” Malay Language Must Be Preserved

Describing the Malay language as a “beautiful and dynamic” one, Member of Parliament for Jurong Group Representation Constituency Rahayu Mahzam said on Saturday (Sept 3) that it was important to keep up efforts in preserving and bringing life to the…
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