Language Barriers

Washing away greenwashing

The deceptive practice undermines genuine efforts by industries and individuals to achieve the 2050 net zero target.

English has become the dominant language used across global business, science, diplomacy and the internet, but it creates an unfair advantage.

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Malaysia’s Indigenous language Bidayuh is declining in use and it will take a concerted effort to ensure competing languages don’t cause its demise.

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Converting classrooms into an all English-speaking environment takes away children’s opportunities to develop crucial skills in their home languages.

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All corners of the planet are en route to better internet access, helping send the traditional language barriers plaguing global trade tumbling.

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As a common language, English connects many people. But biases against accents persist with dire effects.

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Australians who primarily speak a language other than English are being locked out and left behind in the communication of important information.

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We’d all love to have a smart robot in our house that understands spoken natural language, just like those in sci-fi films. How far are we from this dream?

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Malaysian English or Manglish plays a central role in the lives of locals. Its benefits outweigh the drawbacks.

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