Direct English Malaysia Expands Its Business Operations to Reach Wider Segment of English Learners in the Region

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MediaOutReach - 19 March 2019 - Direct English Malaysia is set to expand its business operationsin the region, having opened its very own language centre, Direct EnglishInternational Learning Centre (DEILC), in Kuala Lumpur today.

DEILC is wholly ownedby Melewar Learning Resources Sdn Bhd, a company under the Melewar Group.

The opening of DEILCwas officiated by the Deputy British High Commissioner to Malaysia, Mr DavidThomas, who was at the centre together with a host of guests andrepresentatives from various institutions and organisations, including the Ministryof Education Malaysia and the British High Commission Kuala Lumpur.

Situated in the heartof Kuala Lumpur with easy access to all infrastructure in the city, DEILC ispoised to cater to the English learning needs of a very wide segment orspectrum of English learners, especially those from the city and its outskirtareas.

"The opening of DEILCepitomizes the aspirations of Melewar Learning Resources Sdn Bhd through itspartnership with Direct English, UK, to contribute towards raising the proficiencyof the English language not only amongst students but also amongst members ofthe business or corporate sector," said Group Executive Chairman of MelewarGroup, Tunku Dato' Seri (Dr) Iskandar Tunku Abdullah.

"DEILC is wellplaced to benefit all English language learners and enthusiasts in this region especially when Direct English isalready a proven system that successfully trains over 100,000 English languagelearners globally every year'' he added.

Direct English, which is part of the globallyrenowned Linguaphone Group, UK, is known to be delivering highly effective Englishlanguage training not only to school and university students but also to corporateexecutives and professionals. The course consists of an eight-level proficiencycourse, covering those who are absolute beginners right up to advancedlearners. Direct English also comes with the highly popular Direct EnglishBusiness English course that adds to the powerhouse of the learning system.

ABOUT DIRECT ENGLISH

Direct English is reputed to beone of the most effective English language programmes today. The programme ispart of the globally renowned Linguaphone Group, UK, the world'sleading provider of assisted learning and distance learning training solutions.It is based on a unique learning systemdeveloped by the internationally acclaimed education authority on Englishlanguage, Louis Alexander. Direct English has strong presence in 22 countries,including the Middle-East, Europe and Asia. This growing list includescountries such as Bahrain, Bulgaria, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Japan,Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Portugal,Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Sudan, Thailand, UAE and Vietnam. Currently,there are over 90 Direct English live centres operating around the world.

ABOUT DIRECT ENGLISH MALAYSIA

Through its company, English Learning Group Limited (ELG), The MelewarGroup formed a partnership with the Linguaphone Group, UK, to establish a network ofDirect English programme providers in a number of South East Asian and SouthAsian countries in 2011. With the potential for further growth and success, MelewarLearning Resources Sdn Bhd has since been established to assume the setting-up andcoordination of Direct English centres in Malaysia and Singapore.

In Malaysia and around the region, Melewar LearningResources is at the forefront of delivering English language training throughDirect English. Thousands of learners, from university students to youngprofessionals to corporate executives, from absolute beginners to advancedlearners, have since benefited from the trainings conducted by Melewar LearningResources / Direct English.

For any enquiries, please contact Mr Philip Lim, General Manager, at philiplim@directenglish.com.myor call +603-2022 4138. You can visit www.directenglish.com.my formore information on Direct English courses.

Direct English Malaysia

Level 9, Bangunan Ming,

Jalan Bukit Nanas,

50250 Kuala Lumpur