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Malaysia’s plan to teach Thai, Khmer and Vietnamese in schools sparks parental backlash
Critics argue that the languages of other Asean countries have less relevance than Mandarin or Tamil to Malaysian students.
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Mandarin & Tamil Among Vernacular Languages To Be Taught As Electives In National Schools
Students in national schools may soon have the option to learn languages like Tamil, Mandarin, and even ASEAN languages such ...
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Teach Mandarin, Tamil at national schools, ex-Bersatu man says
Mahathir Rais says the teaching of these two languages can help foster greater unity, after the government's plan to offer ...
As Chinese students pick Malaysia, their parents buy second homes
Anwar could negotiate for more cooperation on education with Xi to capitalise on the momentum, industry insiders say.
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Xi Jinping In Malaysia: PMX Gets Applause For Mandarin Attempt, Siti Nurhaliza Dazzles State Banquet Diners
Today marks the last day Chinese President Xi Jinping will be in Malaysia. He arrived in Kuala Lumpur on 15 April for a three ...
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Sin Chew Daily takes action over ‘serious lapse’ involving Malaysian flag, suspends senior staff
Malaysia’s largest Chinese-language newspaper Sin Chew Daily today announced the suspension of both its chief editor and ...
From laughed at to sought after: Mandarin schools thrive in Sihanoukville as China’s influence surges
Watching Chinese money flow into his home city of Sihanoukville, Cambodian linguist Um Keangseng opened a language school to ...
Chinese investment sparks Mandarin boom
WATCHING Chinese money flow into his home city of Sihanoukville, Cambodian linguist Um Keangseng opened a language school to meet the growing demand for Mandarin lessons.