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V.T. Lingam
New Straits Times
07-17-2009
Offer them both languages
Byline: V.T. Lingam
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
Section: Main Section
Type: Letter

THE decision to revert to using Bahasa Malaysia to teach Science and Mathematics without waiting for the first batch of PPSMI students to sit for any major secondary school examinations seems to be a decision made in haste.

Let's find an amicable solution to the problem. Why don't we just give the people a choice and let them decide?
Every school should offer the teaching of Mathematics and Science in both English and Bahasa Malaysia on a supply and demand basis.

For instance, if there are five Form ...

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