Malaysia Going Backwards

Again, the flip flop government of Malaysia is mucking around. This time the education sector is the victim.

A few years ago, the govt decided that science n other importance subject were to be taught in English. Of course with the lack of quality English teachers (as my mum always said), it's not beyond any doubts that the students, especially from rural areas will be hugely disadvantaged by it.

Of course during that time, the Govt is too happy that they have move a large step forward in country developments that they have no time to worry about its implementations. This resulted in a deadlock.

No good English teachers, can't produce good students who can master English, meaning even less good English teacher in the future.

A lot of parents I assumed of Chinese and Indians background are crying foul by the decision of the education minister. I believe those who can afford will be sending their children to nearby countries or more English tuition.

As for me, I'd prefer most of the subjects to be taught in English. Having said that, lots of investment would need to be put into this.

Getting good quality English teachers, exchange programs, have those English speaking tourist to come for a few months to stay and teach english, etc. A lot of developing countries are doing the same thing. They know the risks of being incompetent in English.

What I think happened now in M'sia is politicians playing politics. The Malays are divided into 2 big groups now: pro UMNO and pro PR.

So the decision made so quickly without adequate consultation is most likely aimed in winning support from the Malays for the next by-election in a few days time.

The Govt is trying to promote the Malay language, well at least that's what they claimed. However, how many countries other than M'sia, Brunei and Singapore knows Malay? It's a language heading into extinction. Most people would rather learn Indonesian as the population that can speak Indonesian easily outnumbered Malay speaking people. Even Malays overseas don't even speak Malay!

All in all, Malaysia is going backwards again for the sake of short sighted goals. Flip flopping around like a bunch of clowns.

Even Dr M is unhappy at those clowns!