Chong: Ministry plans to elevate SPM to equal European standards


KUALA LUMPUR: Making English a compulsory pass subject for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) is being considered again, said Deputy Education Minister Datuk Chong Sin Woon.

Chong said the move, which was scuttled last year because teachers and students were not ready, was “under discussion” at the ministry.

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