Master language to stay competitive, says deputy minister


Medium of communication: (From left) MCA Youth national vice-chairman Nicole Wong, Eric, Sin Woon, Education Ministry deputy director-general (Education Policy and Development) Datuk Seri Khairil Awang and National Union of Heads of Schools vice-president and Kuala Lumpur branch chairman Wong Shee Fatt attending the conference at Wisma MCA in Kuala Lumpur.

KUALA LUMPUR: Lose English and lose the competitive edge.

Newly appointed Deputy Educa­tion Minister Chong Sin Woon said in order to compete globally, Malay­sia must embrace English.

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