Raja Zarith: Stem decline in English language proficiency


JOHOR BARU: Johor Permaisuri Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah (pic) has called for serious intervention to improve English among younger Malaysians due to the “dramatic and drastic” decline in proficiency of the language.

She hopes for concerted efforts to create opportunities for young people to study both written and spoken English and take their place on the world stage.

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