In Malaysia the national language is Bahasa Malaysia. There is no doubt each of the Malaysian should be taught at school. However, the recent spat on Math and Science has created so much illogical or puzzles among the people. Seven years ago, the education ministry agreed to convert the 2 subjects from Bahasa to English, and just a week ago, the ministry converted it back to Bahasa again. The main reason was because since the 2 subjects was changed to English, the percentage of passing rate has dropped.
All I can say for now really, time will tell. Many argued the teachers are not qualified enough to teach in English causing big gaps in many rural areas where Bahasa is their day in and day out lingual. However, isn't that English is a business tool in the business world today? Even if you work with the Arabs or Middle Eastern, they will not use Bahasa too. So what is important at the end of the day? Patriotism or Knowledgeable and Ready nation outside of Malaysia?
I don't think by giving up 2 subjects to English will affects any love to the country. The love is given to the country when the government has manage the country effectively and efficiently. When you gain respect, the nation will gives in, then patriotism will flows in. I don't mind learning Bahasa, but I mind how well I am equipped for the world the children has to confront.
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yalor....macam I last time, so lulu. At the age of 19 yrs old, I hanya tahu punca kuasa dua, that was in USA Uni la, professor had to show me what he meant by 'a power of two', terror my math, bcoz I only knew the terms in Bahasa la....
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