Learn in English or get left behind


Dr Mahathir (third right) getting ready to address the Education Ministry staff in Putrajaya.

"YES, I caused Science and Maths to be taught in English (in 2003) and I am still of the view that it should be. Otherwise, we’ll be left behind."

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is also the acting Education Minister, said almost all knowledge on these two subjects comes to us in English.

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