Thumbs-up for English must-pass


  • Nation
  • Friday, 16 Jan 2015

PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Employers Federation has given the thumbs up for the Government’s decision to make English a must-pass subject in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examinations next year despite pressure from certain groups.

Its secretary Datuk Shamsudin Bardan said the plan would enable school-leavers to master the language and give them an advantage in securing employment.

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