MUST BE CONSISTENT

ENGLISH language has its twists and turns but according to media reports, "the Cabinet's decision last week to abolish the teaching of science and mathematics in English is final".

After a few days of silence, the MCA has finally spoken out in favour of the usage of English in the teaching of maths and science.

Now, the party is considering making several proposals to the Cabinet to enhance the teaching of English subjects in vernacular primary schools and that English be the medium in the teaching of maths and science for Form 4 and 5 students.

I belong to the lucky generation under the British colonial rule, where I was allowed to attend the Malay-medium primary school with English included in the curriculum.

After standard four, I was moved to a ‘remove class' for one year in a transition back to the medium - after which, I was transferred to standard five at an English-medium secondary school.

 

HOW do you spell "manoeuvre"? Oops, we already did that for you.

But seriously, if you didn't see that word in print and if we asked you to spell it, would you honestly have been able to?

Malay Mail carried out a survey following reports that English will be a subject in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) certificate that students must pass.

PRIVATE eyes couldn't have a nastier job but we are glad someone thinks it is important to do. According to media reports, "Ipoh City Council is taking tough measures to keep the city clean, green and progressive".

It's mayor said litterbugs would be fined RM250 for discarding refuse in unauthorised places, and they are considering raising the penalty to RM1,000. "Council workers would even go to the extent of opening up refuse bags to find out, from discarded old envelopes, who had thrown the rubbish."

MEMBERS of the public can give their suggestions and views by phone or e-mail on the issue of making a pass in English compulsory in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination.

They can call the Education Ministry's customer service line at 03-77237070 or send e-mails to kpkpm@moe.gov.my

Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had invited views from the public on a
compulsory SPM pass in English. - Bernama