THE G25 would like to express its support of the proposal to reintroduce the teaching of Science and Mathematics in English by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, who is also the acting Education Minister.
The G25 agrees that Science and Mathematics are best learnt in English, which is the primary language used in research, publications and cutting-edge technology in the areas of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medicine. Early immersion in the terminology and context of these areas would ensure that our students are able to keep up with the latest in scientific and technological developments. We need to grow the country’s human capital to have the potential to become inventors and innovators, as this will serve as a thrust for economic growth and set a path for us to be an Asian Tiger once again.
