THE debate about teaching Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI) is quite typical as far as Malaysian debates go, in that people very often take a position based on their identity.
Other examples of this dynamic: Many Muslims support Zakir Naik, many non-Muslims are against him; many Malays are pro-Jawi, many non-Malays are anti-Jawi.
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