English proficiency still a big problem for many M’sian grads


PETALING JAYA: Malaysia is ranked 12th out of 72 countries based on English skills, according to a proficiency index done by Education First, a global organisation founded in Sweden.

The Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden were in the top three positions. Singapore is the highest ranked Asian country at No. 6.

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