Essays about: "Malaysia education"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words Malaysia education.

1. 6. Human-wildlife conflict mitigation in Peninsular Malaysia : lessons learnt, current views and future directions

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Stamatios Asimopoulos; [2016]
   Keywords : wildlife; wild animals; Malaysia; environmental conservation; agriculture expansion;

   Abstract : Among the wild animals in peninsular Malaysia tigers and elephants seem to be the most threatened species after the Malaysian rhinoceros which have dwindled to critically low numbers. Agriculture expansion and palm oil production is the main driving force that affects natural habitat of these magnificent mammals bringing people in conflict with wild animals. READ MORE

3. 7. The paradox in humanitarian and legislative approaches : A qualitative field study regarding the children of ethnic groups with history of nomadic origin.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Josefin E. Ljungblom; [2015]
   Keywords : Durable Inequality; Established and Outsiders; Stateless; Ethnic marginalization;

   Abstract : Sama Dilaut are a marginalized, ethnic group in Malaysia and are known as seafaring nomads. The group is found in the whole Coral Triangle. Many groups around the world who share a history of nomadic origin, also face marginalization by society. One cannot help but wonder why these different groups face similar repercussions. READ MORE

4. 8. THE CURRENT NATION-BUILDING PROCESS IN MALAYSIA : A Critical Look at the English-medium of Instruction Policy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Mine Islar; [2007]
   Keywords : Malaysia; Nation-building; medium of instruction policy; CDA; dominance; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the dominant political discourses concerning the controversial Malaysian language policy that suggests English as the medium of instruction in mathematics and science courses at the primary level of education. On one hand, the Malaysian government perceives the policy as needed to strengthen its developmental path, on the other hand, the Chinese educationalist community argues that the policy aims to undermine the multicultural structure of Malaysia. READ MORE

5. 9. BUILDING UNITY THROUGH LANGUAGE IN MALAYSIA: THE ROLE OF CHINESE SCHOOL

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Sirisaranya PAKNINRAT; [2007]
   Keywords : Malaysia; Mandarin language; mother tongue; dialects; identity; ethnicity; unity; division; inclusion; education; Chinese school; Chinese community; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to study about the implication of Mandarin language in creating unity among ethnic Chinese in Malaysia. The research was carried out by exploring the role of Chinese school in order to produce an analytical overview of language and unity in Malaysian Chinese context. READ MORE

6. 10. FOREIGN BRANCH CAMPUSES IN MALAYSIA : STATE ACTION AND CONSUMER CHOICES REVISITED

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Diana Arachi; [2006]
   Keywords : Twinning Programs; Kuala Lumpur; Education Hotspot; Higher Education; Satellite Campus; Branch University; Corporate Sponsorship; State-led Support; Education Quality and Standards Surveillance; Employment; Graduates; Monash University; Nottingham University Malaysia; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This research evaluates the effect and reasons of popularity of an Australian and British Branch University in Malaysia. The intention of the case study-based research was to produce an analytical overview of the countries widespread University twinning programs at local higher education institutes. READ MORE