Azizi Ahmad

Nit-picking is the surest way to ruin relationships so focusing on people's positive qualities will leave you better off.

LETTER | People today don't try to understand other people's feelings, needs and problems.

LETTER | Working from home is hard. But you can maintain your sanity and effectiveness.

LETTER | To be a great country, leaders and people ought to inspire trust.

LETTER | Why is Syed Saddiq often picked upon among the ministers of Pakatan Harapan?

LETTER | We shouldn't just help students achieve good academic results but actively promote benefits of a wider curriculum.

LETTER | Confronting these issues can often be an awkward and challenging process.  

LETTER | They should give remarks that allow communication to distinguish where the student needs improvement.

LETTER | It can simplify procedures for teachers and help them in setting realistic expectations.

LETTER | We should instead be asking what mix of assessment tasks are most appropriate.

LETTER | Teachers should motivate their students and create opportunities for them to interact with one another.

LETTER | The retirement age for Malaysians is 60, but still many are not ready to slow down at work and retire.

LETTER | They can so long as they are actually discussed.

Speaking at the national-level Malaysia Day 2016 celebration at the Bintulu Old Airport site on Sept 16, the Malaysian Prime Minister, Najib Abdul Razak, said Malaysia had faced many challenges and obstacles since the country’s formation 53 years ago but because of the people’s unity, had become strong and successful.

When Jose Mourinho declared himself as the ‘special one’ in 2004, it was during a spell filled with barbs, quotes, arrogance, humour and skill. He was considered as ‘arrogant’ but humorous.

Everyone wishes to win and pass with flying colours, and the fear of losing and failing simply results in striving for more wins. Yet, to some, the fear of failure and losing is definitely the end of the road.

How do you feel when your work is seen eight times and there are still corrections to be done? You had briefed your understudies on what should be done and had given them a deadline. All they need now is the formal hardcopies for them to hold on to.

Maintaining truth in educating is not just about the things we do, or not all things considered. It’s about being straightforward. None of us are flawless professionals, most likely that would be way off the mark.

The obligation of an individual or organisation to account for its activities, accept responsibility for them, and to disclose the results in a transparent manner may constitute accountability.

“An expert is someone who can tell you exactly how something can't be done.” - Robert Heinlein

In the wake of the transformational and innovational agendas towards making the vision a reality, a plethora of work has been and needs to be done. Conferences, workshops, think-tank meetings had been going on and on, a never-ceasing agenda.