THE teaching of English in schools – either as a subject in itself or through the use of the language in other subjects – is an issue that strikes a chord with many.
Thus, when the Deputy Prime Minister, who is also Education Minister, broached the subject of making English a compulsory pass subject in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination by year 2016, the feedback was immediate and positive.
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