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Language 101: Tamil Language: The Powerful Voice of an Ancient Civilization

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The Brihadisvara Temple, a remarkable example of Chola architecture, stands majestically in Thanjavur, Nadu. Constructed in the 11th century by the great Chola emperor Rajaraja I, it is adorned with Tamil inscriptions that provide valuable insights into the period’s , , and art. These inscriptions, etched in elegant calligraphy, are not just historical records but also a testament to the temple’s significance as a center of religious and social life during the Chola dynasty. Image source: Britannica

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Education 101: Abolish Vernacular Schools – Right Call But Wrong Reasons

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The sticky issue of is back again and this time riding on a dumb notion that students from the vernacular school are unable to master the national and thus faces a bleak future. We have a high literacy rate in the world but we keep screwing up with silly experiments and dubious political intentions. Map source: Our World in Data

I guess when the country has run out of pressing issues to talk about, they will fall back on the dumb issues that touch on and religion.

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General 101: Yup, It’s Getting Weirder & Dumb

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(Some things are not like the way people like to park their cars, it is just a result of people not taking the time and care to do the right things)

It is getting weird, it must be the insane weather, I am very sure – it has been raining cats & dogs for past weeks and yet it feels like one is sitting in a sauna at night. My daughter fared worse, despite having 2 fans and occasionally the air-conditioner switched on, she was sweating like she had just done a 10 km marathon.

Or perhaps it is something we have been drinking (or sniffing), I don’t know. Perhaps it was due to our overzealous with being the righteous one that some of us can see the end is near. Whatever the reason maybe, things are just getting weirder in this country.

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Malaysia 101: Making of United, Strong Bangsa Malaysia

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( also means a nation of people who speak in one voice. Whilst we are so against racism in , obviously, we are not angels ourselves and thus the need for one united people is even critical now. Image source: Mob’s Crib)

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Education 101: Strong Support for 1Sekolah

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When ex-ISA detainee M Manoharan proposed that all born after August 31, 1957, to be accorded a Bumiputra status but without any question to the constitutional rights and privileges of Malays, many applauded & supported the proposal.

However at the same time, many questioned this proposal in light with the existence of many types for for Malaysians. It is a valid point.

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Malaysia 101: Our Unique Bahasa Malaysia – What’s The Point?

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At the end of the day, all are in the boat and proud to call ourselves Bangsa speaking the same , i.e. but and lopsided national policies make one think that we are in a different country. Image source: Mob’s Crib

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