State short of teachers
SERIAN: Sarawak is experiencing a shortage of teachers who can teach English, Science, and Mathematics in schools. Education, Science and Technological Research Minister Datuk Seri Michael Manyin Jawong said these are significant problems which resulted in poor examination results among the students. He said about 30 percent of all teachers are teaching English as their […]
Sarawak to continue
TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN ENGLISH SIBU: Sarawak will continue to teach Science and Mathematics subjects in English (PPSMI) despite the decision by Putrajaya to terminate the programme. Education, Science and Technology Research Assistant Minister Dr Annuar Rapaee said this was the wish of the state government, which was also in line with English […]
‘Uphold Bahasa Malaysia and Strengthen English’
TEACHING OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS IN ENGLISH KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education’s (MOE) decision not to reintroduce the teaching of science and mathematics in English (PPSMI) is the right move, said the Malaysian Linguistic Association (PLM). PLM adviser Professor Datuk Dr Awang Sariyan said so far 26 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) had expressed support for the decision. He said in addition to […]
PPSMI aimed at mastering scientific fields
KUALA LUMPUR: The teaching and learning of Mathematics and Science in English (PPSMI) is aimed at mastering scientific fields right from school level, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said. The prime minister said to master Science, Malaysians would first need to be proficient in English as in the West, the field develops and progresses through the use of the […]
