Should sign language be taught in schools?


After watching a heartwarming video from @nabilanazrol on TikTok, where he communicated with his parents via sign language, many netizens began discussing the importance of teaching sign language in schools. They pointed out that using sign language could significantly accommodate the deaf and mute, making communication easier and preventing them from feeling left out in various situations.

In Malaysia, the Malaysian Sign Language (Bahasa Isyarat Malaysia, or BIM) is the standard sign language. Although there are specialised schools for children who need them, these institutions are often the minority. Thus, many people believe that sign language should be incorporated into the curriculum of all schools.

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