A 2009 commentary on the debate over teaching Science and Mathematics in English and the author’s frustration with how politicians handled education policy.

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DPM: English not a ‘must pass’ for SPM? By KAREN CHAPMAN KUALA LUMPUR: Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is surprised to learn that English is not a “must pass” subject for SPM and wants public feedback on the matter. The Education Minister said it was a revelation to him as he had always…

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I was having my lunch just now, nearby my offfice at this Chinese kopitiam. Sitting no far to the left of my table was a group of female students. Nothing interesting about the girls, too young for me to check out, and really not worth checking out anyway. What distracted my attention a bit was…

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Today is 16th May. A day to remember the teachers, lecturers, tutors, sifu sifu etc. for their contributions in sharing and giving their valuable knowledge so that one day people like you and me can write in proper English (Sorry Mdm. Swaran, my English still below your expectation, my bad) or so that we can…

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I received this in my friendster bulletin. I will happy to let this news out 🙂 For your information, next year our beloved secondary school, Kolej Tun Datu Tuanku Hj Bujang will be celebrating its 50th Anniversary. A move to form ‘Kolej Alumni’ has been mooted by several ex-Kolejian and thus, I am more than…

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