Lack of language proficiency


GENERAL observations and detailed studies have shown that younger Malaysians today lack proficiency and competency in the English Language.

To improve the English of our present generation of students and young workforce, we need to increase their opportunities of “seeing, hearing and speaking” the language. This is simply a basic and fundamental approach. I agree that much has been done; nevertheless much more needs to be done.

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