No plans to revive PPSMI

THE Education Ministry has no plans to reintroduce the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI).

This was stated in the written reply to William Leong (PH-Selayang), who wanted to know if there was such a plan and what would be done to overcome the previous weaknesses in the policy.

The policy was first introduced in 2003 when Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad was the fourth prime minister, but it was abolished in 2011.In 2016, the government introduced the Dual Language Programme, where selected schools were given the option to teach Science and Mathematics in Malay or English.

When Dr Mahathir became prime minister again in 2018, he announced that a Cabinet committee had been formed to study the reintroduction of PPSMI.

In another written reply, the ministry said the Cabinet had decided that Jawi lessons would be continued in vernacular and government-

aided missionary schools if approved by parent-teacher associations (PTAs).

The ministry said that on Aug 14 last year, the then Cabinet decided to reduce the number of pages for Jawi script syllabus for Year 4 pupils from six pages to three.

“The ministry will also look into matters related to Jawi writing in a holistic manner. For the time being, the decision made by the previous Cabinet remains, ” it told Steven Sim (PH-Bukit Mertajam).

Meanwhile, over 40% of students relied on smartphones to access home-based online learning lessons during the movement control order (MCO) period, the Education Ministry revealed.

In a written reply, it said a survey conducted from March 28 to April 2 involving 670,118 parents of 893,331 students found that 46.5% used smartphones for the purpose.

The survey showed that 6% of the students had personal computers, 9.3% had laptops and 5.8% used tablets.

“Some students owned more than one device that was used for their online lessons.“At the same time, 36.9% of students did not have any device with which they could follow online lessons, ” the ministry said in reply to Teo Nie Ching (PH-Kulai), who asked about the effectiveness of home-based learning due to the MCO.The ministry said the survey showed that a large number of students could not effectively participate in the online classes held due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

It said restrictions due to limited Internet access also presented a challenge as the learning was not done in a holistic and uniform manner for all students.

“Online learning was also something new to many teachers, students and parents. They needed time to adjust to the new method, ” the ministry stated.

It said although home-based learning was implemented throughout the MCO, there were other challenges that had to be faced.

The diversity of students in terms of demographics and socio-economic standing directly impacted the efficiency of home-based learning, it added.

The ministry said to help students who did not have access to the Internet or devices for online learning, home-based learning was also broadcast on radio and TV.

Materials were also sent to students via post, PTAs and drive-through counters at schools.

Why didn't the ministry settle these issues before school starts? They have so much time for preparation! If they cannot handle such minor issues, how can we expect them to plan the best for our children? I don't blame the school or teachers but the ministry.

It is posLAMBAT. Delivery service is getting worse. Long delays... like 2 months from West Malaysia to KK!

After his master wear mask then he followed...Trump to Boris: come here boy, sit here, good boy good boy, wear mask, yes good boy”....hahaha

Cut throat........

Thanks to WHO Because no clear direction from WHO to lockdown CHINA!

Aiya we can still know our stress went up.

Good morning

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不怕死还买啊

DatoSeriJohnnyWalker, 破3角PN17就非常接近了

破0.3就不值得收票了

Hopefully he be kept together with all other infected normal citizens only then he knows their suffering

Trump mindset

So what !!

汪汪...在自吠自爽

City in China’s Inner Mongolia warns after suspected bubonic plague case

Authorities in a city in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia issued a warning on Sunday, one day after a hospital reported a case of suspected bubonic plague.
The alert forbids the hunting and eating of animals that could carry plague and asks the public to report any suspected cases of plague or fever with no clear causes, and to report any sick or dead marmots.
Plague cases are not uncommon in China, but outbreaks have become increasingly rare. From 2009 to 2018, China reported 26 cases and 11 deaths.
Authorities in a city in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia issued a warning on Sunday, one day after a hospital reported a case of suspected bubonic plague.

The health committee of the city of Bayan Nur issued the third-level alert, the second lowest in a four-level system.

The alert forbids the hunting and eating of animals that could carry plague and asks the public to report any suspected cases of plague or fever with no clear causes, and to report any sick or dead marmots.

Sunday’s warning follows four reported cases of plague in people from Inner Mongolia last November, including two of pneumonic plague, a deadlier variant of plague.

The bubonic plague, known as the “Black Death” in the Middle Ages, is a highly infectious and often fatal disease that is spread mostly by rodents.

Plague cases are not uncommon in China, but outbreaks have become increasingly rare. From 2009 to 2018, China reported 26 cases and 11 deaths.

"It's erroneous to claim that an offence was committed"

According to Lawyers for Liberty (LFL), the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act 1963 only prohibits the use of the official coat of arms without the written permission of the Minister.

"It does not prohibit any artistic rendition inspired from the nation's coat of arms such as the one used on the cover of the book, which no sane person would mistake for the country's actual coat of arms," the human rights and law reform group said in a statement issued today, 1 July.

LFL also said that the other three laws under which the case is being investigated "are notoriously oppressive and anti-democratic" and "should not be utilised by the authorities ever again".

The group questioned the sudden interest in the artwork used on the book cover by way of manufacturing controversy to strong-arm citizens from exercising their freedom of speech when the original artwork has existed back when the UMNO-led coalition was government of the day.

"Thus, it begs the question as to why such artwork is only now considered offensive and unacceptable?"

However, an academician claims that any attempt to distort the coat of arms is asking for trouble, which shows that "common sense is missing"

"Education aside, common sense also seems to be missing. People know there are laws to deal with such cases. When you distort the coat of arms, you know you are courting trouble," according to Dr Teo Kok Seong, a principal fellow of Ethnic Studies Institute (KITA) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

For its part, Chong Ton Sin, the director and founder of Gerakbudaya, has said that there was no intention to insult the coat of arms

"We did not have any intention to insult anyone with the book cover, or any ill intention for using the image. Secondly, regardless of this being unintentional, I nevertheless would like to apologise to anyone who gets offended by the cover," he was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini yesterday.

He then explained that the book cover was from a painting that had been exhibited in the country several years ago, and its usage on the book cover was arranged between the artist and the book editor.

"I did not think it would be a big deal or was even offensive because it is an old painting and felt it would not be a problem to make it the cover of a book," Chong told New Straits Times.

Corroborating Chong's claim that the cover was taken from an old painting, political graphic designer Fahmi Reza shared photos from the exhibition that took place in 2014 while Malaysia was under Barisan Nasional (BN) rule.

"To those who didn't know, the artwork that was used as the cover design on a book that allegedly disrespected the coat of arms was actually an old oil painting. It was displayed in a public art exhibition at a gallery in Kuala Lumpur during BN's time in 2014," Fahmi said on Twitter.

So far, 32 police reports have been lodged against it by people from UMNO and PAS, alleging desecration of the national symbol

In fact, Bukit Aman's Classified Criminal Investigations Unit has carried out a raid at a company in Petaling Jaya, Selangor that was distributing the books, where they seized over 300 copies.

"Based on the initial investigation, we received information that 1,000 units (of the book) were printed. We seized 313, while the rest were already distributed to customers who purchased the book online," Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) director Huzir Mohamed said in a statement.

While police have not arrested anyone so far, Huzir said that they will be calling up people connected with the book as part of their investigation under the Sedition Act, among others.

Malay Mail reported that Bukit Aman is investigating the case under Section 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use) Act, Section 8 of the Printing Presses and Publications Act, Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, and Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act.

The police action comes after several Islamist groups urged the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) to take action against the book and asked for a ban, alleging that it is 'provocative' and threatens public order.

Following which, on 29 June, Home Minister Hamzah Zainudin said that he has ordered the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) to investigate and take strict action immediately.

"The government will not compromise against any party that takes such unpatriotic and irresponsible acts," he said in a Facebook statement, where he added it is an offence to imitate the Malaysian coat of arms.

What's The Issue With This Book That Allegedly Insults Malaysia's Coat Of Arms?
Bukit Aman's Classified Criminal Investigations Unit raided a company in Petaling Jaya and seized over 300 copies of the book on 30 June after political parties in the ruling coalition lodged more than two dozen police reports.
The cover of a book Rebirth: Reformasi, Resistance, and Hope in New Malaysia have ruffled the feathers of many in the country

The book was published earlier this year before the collapse of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration, following which a new coalition, led by UMNO and PAS, under the name of Perikatan Nasional (PN) took over — a first in Malaysian history, which saw the federal government change without a general election.

The book is a collection of articles, reports, and political analysis surrounding the 14th General Election (GE14) when PH was voted to power and its cover features a pale-faced woman with a naked baby on top of her head while being flanked by two tigers bearing humanoid faces standing on top of a crocodile.

"More than a year after ordinary Malaysians did the extraordinary and voted out a government in power since 1957, a raw reality has set in. On the eve of a once-idealised 'Vision 2020' of modern Malaysia, Rebirth: Reformasi, Resistance, and Hope in New Malaysia questions an uncertain nation's possible futures," according to its now-deleted listing on Gerakbudaya, the book's publisher and distributor.

Pary for health crisis the virus is almost over, but political crisis , just wonder when it’s over.

Never regret for buying this stock, profit is real!

going to limit up anytime..................

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人怕我吸。。。才是做股市。。。不然赚少少。。。亏多多

三峡大坝看来是泄洪了，到现在中共政府还是没有对策，七常委集体失踪，高官全部不见了

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Then any idea what is a Market Maker guys? Thanks

Should promote short selling market going down greater than going up.
short duration lest risk. doesn't matter a white cat or black cat
a cat that catches rats is a good cat! Ageson UP UP UP!

Happy to hear that tho

I am disgusted with the conduct of the coalition’s leaders. An ox, a snake, a peacock, a baboon and a goat. None speak the same language but all want power.

How does GOP get a single vote in 2020?

Unknown gems. And today buy rate is good. Might get big spike guys

Yeah agree, BUY LOW SELL HIGH and this is the TIME !

Does Krasniqi still hold his Kosovan citizenship or did he surrender it as Malaysia’s constitution does not allow dual citizenship?

I will be interested to know if that requirement applies to him.

I am not sure why the citizenship was granted to him when a work permit would have been sufficient. I think it’s time we look into this.

Rule of law applies to everyone irrespective of their popularity.

Detention camps are intended to be temporary transit centers not luxury hotels.Even developed nations now provide basic accommodations and necessities.Those who stayed longer are refugees who refused to go back to where they came from but prefer to wait for developed nations to accept them which is getting less likely over the years.
Local NGOs should not try to make Malaysia appear is if we are not compassionate or treat these detainees cruelly.If the NGO is concerned then arrange to deliver at their own expense whatever necessities to the refugees. Bear in mind that Malaysia does not get much assistance from the rest of the world.Yes some may have been in the camps for years but what can we do?

Why don't you help your own race and the poor Indians???

Instead of comparing Singapore or Australia, all you need to do is ask our friends in Penang, as Printing U$Dollar U$Dollar U$Dollar has mentioned. Just emulate the wet market there and the job is done. QED - quite easily done!

It depends very much on the skill of the barber, nice , fast annd clean ! Many would not mind paying extra for the service. Barbers don't earn enough according to their skills.
Paying for electricity and water is also a hidden cost.Charging extra for face mask is not an issue at all !

Do you know Why didn't Pakatan change the law on political donations now??

Now every teacher can sleep longer till next year

History revised my friend. Those dynasties were imperialistic far more than any other and its neighbors remember, they don't want to kow tow to China again.

CCCC ,HSR, MRT, LRT... so many projects going to be announced soon.