DPM: English should not be a struggle


Engaged in conversation: Muhyiddin (second from right) talking with Chinese Youths Association deputy secretary-general and Chinese Young Volunteers Association vice-president Yang Song (second from left) during a photo session with 100 youths from China on a visit to Malaysia. Looking on is Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (right). — Bernama

KUALA LUMPUR: There is “something not right” when students are still struggling with the English Language when they enter universities.

Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said they should have mastered basic English during their time in school.

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