More investment in English proficiency needed, says NGO


KUALA LUMPUR: A fair portion of the RM82.1bil allocated for education in Budget 2025 should be used to boost English language proficiency, says Tunku Dara Tunku Tan Sri Naquiah.

The English Speaking Union of Malaysia (ESUM) chairman said the union is appealing to the government to allocate a specific budget to boost the standard of English taught in schools and universities.

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