‘Mastery of English opens many doors, here and abroad’


Helping the next generation: Yeow (left) receiving the mock sponsorship cheque from Eng while Chor (centre) looks on. — AZMAN GHANI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Recognising the importance of English in daily and business communication, Datuk Seri Eng Wei Chun has called on Malaysians to improve their proficiency in the global language.

He said most Malaysians, including himself, have been too comfortable with using colloquial English.

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