English, a realistic, practical pathway to advance nation


  • Letters
  • Thursday, 18 Jul 2019

DR M: Put aside nationalist pride, allow English in teaching of Science, Maths” (The Star, July 16; online at bit.ly/star_language) – this suggestion will resonate strongly with and earn praises from right thinking Malaysian parents and the progressive education sector.

The government’s strategy to make Malaysia a centre of educational excellence requires that STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) courses be taught in English.

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