Self-Reflection as a powerful tool for mindfulness
One thing that I have recently been trying to practice is doing self-reflection on not…
You are not alone in this.
Recently, I caught up with a friend for coffee. We had so much of fun…
Slang and standard, are they aware?
Being a researcher on social media language has enlightened the author on how the language…
How does Covid-19 change the norm of Eid-ul Fitr Celebration?
“Please do not worry. We will not shut down the whole country, states or districts…
Celebrating Vulnerability
The other day I was travelling on the LRT in Kuala Lumpur when I saw…
An Educator’s Hope for 2022 and Beyond
The monsoon floods that hit many Malaysian states in December 2021 left a devastating effect…
Content and language integration through English-Medium Instruction (EMI)
When English is a medium of instruction, English is basically the means of learning. English-…
Creating Avengers in Malaysian Classrooms
Do you still remember the climax scene in Endgame when Captain was about to go…
Celebrations, festivities and Covid-19 coping mechanisms
Recently, my huge family of four celebrated my daughter’s birthday over dinner at home. She…
Facework and positive representation: It’s what and how you say it
Our society is always conscious of how not to ‘lose face’ directly translated to ‘air…
Classroom interactions: to speak or not to speak
“Do you understand?” “Are you still with me?” “Can you re-tell your friends about the…
Time is gold…medal
“Time is what we want most, but what we use is the worst.” It is…
