Give rural PT3 students books to revise, govt told


Study guides: There are still many PT3 books available at this bookstore in Kuala Lumpur. — YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Will the abolition of the Form Three Assessment (PT3) examination lead to students lacking the drive to hit the books?Without the need for revisions before exams, there is a possibility that parents would stop buying guide and reference books for their children.

The Malaysian Book Industry Chambers believes their fears may come true, and is calling for some form of intervention.

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