2009/07/28
JOHOR BARU: The Education Ministry is seeking the help of the Johor mufti and religious authorities to deal with hysteria at a secondary school here.
Deputy Minister Datuk Wee Ka Siong said the state Education Department wanted advice on alleged supernatural occurrences at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Taman Daya 2.
The school had reported several cases of hysteria among its students since April. Some students screamed and fainted after they allegedly saw apparitions.
Wee said the school experienced its latest case yesterday and 10 students were brought to the surau to be calmed down.
"The state education authorities are getting the cooperation of the state Religious Department in this matter, while the ministry will refer the cases to psychiatrists, a psychiatric association and traditional healers," he said after a briefing on the influenza A (H1N1) situation in schools at the Johor Education Department here.
"We will find the best solution for this. It does not matter whether it is a scientific or non-scientific approach."
Wee also said the state Education Department would look into a case involving 345 students of SMK Tun Mamat, Tangkak who suffered from food poisoning last week.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Baby Gloom Due to Lower Birth Rate
2009/07/26
Chai Mei Ling
KUALA LUMPUR: The birth rate is declining and men are to blame.
The number of children per couple is now three times lower than what it was a generation ago, and experts concede there is a causal link between that and the attitudes of men.
One obstacle to larger families, noted former Universiti Putra Malaysia lecturer Associate Professor Jariah Masud, is the traditional gender ideology.
According to the results of a study by the university, the people continued to think that housework and childcare were solely the mother’s responsibility.
“Our study shows that when women come home from work, they change their clothes and go into the kitchen. Men put their briefcases down, head to the living room and read the newspapers or flip through television channels. Sometimes, they ask to be served a drink.
“Women work to help men supplement the family income, but men don’t help their wives around the house,” said the family economics expert.
This traditional way of thinking, which is very much alive and well even in urban society, means working women at home.
“If there is a child on the way, the first question that usually springs to a woman’s mind is ‘who’s going to look after my kid?’” said Jariah.
The husband is not the obvious answer going by the number of women who choose to leave the workforce to care for their children.
There is a higher proportion of women in universities, but for every four with a tertiary education, one is not in the labour force. They usually stop work after having their first child. What is surprising and worrying is that this conservative mindset is rooted even among the young.
Jariah said her university’s male and female undergraduates had the same attitude.
This is a matter of concern as the younger generation is often perceived as more “open”.
The population demographic pattern has evolved to the extent that couples now opt to have an average of just 2.2 babies.
This is a far cry from the Brady Bunch days which, if this trend continues, looks set to be a thing of the past. Just a generation ago an average 6.2 children were born per couple, almost triple the current figure, said the NationalPopulation and Family Development Board. Demographer Associate Professor Tey Nai Peng of Universiti Malaya said if men played their part, women would want a bigger family:
“Women need the physical support.”
It was high time men were taken into account in human development programmes to ensure a balance, said Tey.
“There are women’s groups that aid in their development, but no similar bodies or organisations to help men improve in their work, or studies, and to play their role as husbands or fathers.”
The lack of a dependable, good and institutionalised childcare support system in the country is another factor discouraging women from having more than two children, said family development expert Prof Datin Paduka Dr Jamilah Ariffin. Unless they could afford helpers or had informal support networks such as grandparents, many married couples these days found it extremely difficult to bring up children in modern Malaysia, she added.
Jariah said regardless of the cost, the government should aid in setting up community or home-based daycare centres.
“We thought latchkey kids was a Western term, but there are such children here too.
Parents sometimes have to leave their children home alone because they do not have a choice.
“We expect people to take work home, but why can’t companies care more for their employees by having nurseries in the office?
“I know of teachers who worry about their children while at work. If schools are not sensitive, how can we expect teachers to give a good education to other people’s children?”
Jariah, who is also president of the Malaysian Consumer and Family Economics Association, said the nation was going to face an increase in social ills if children lacked adult supervision
and guidance.
The rising cost of living also means it is more expensive to bring up a child and this forces families to think twice before expanding their brood. When the country hit an economic recession in 1985, there was a noticeable decline in the birth rate, so economic considerations play a part too, says Jamilah, who is also president of the Asia Pacific Forum on Families Malaysia.
As most parents want their children to enjoy a standard of living comparable to theirs at the very least, they have to dig deep into their pockets for education, healthcare and other
comforts. Daycare services, diapers and milk for a baby can easily set parents back over RM1,000 a month.
That parents are eligible to get a tax exemption of RM1,000 for each child, and maternity leave up to five children helps ease the burden, but parents can always do with more.
Jariah said: “If you increase your hours at work, it also means you’re taking that time away from your children. I’d rather parents spend whatever they earn wisely and make time for their kids.”
Chai Mei Ling
KUALA LUMPUR: The birth rate is declining and men are to blame.
The number of children per couple is now three times lower than what it was a generation ago, and experts concede there is a causal link between that and the attitudes of men.
One obstacle to larger families, noted former Universiti Putra Malaysia lecturer Associate Professor Jariah Masud, is the traditional gender ideology.
According to the results of a study by the university, the people continued to think that housework and childcare were solely the mother’s responsibility.
“Our study shows that when women come home from work, they change their clothes and go into the kitchen. Men put their briefcases down, head to the living room and read the newspapers or flip through television channels. Sometimes, they ask to be served a drink.
“Women work to help men supplement the family income, but men don’t help their wives around the house,” said the family economics expert.
This traditional way of thinking, which is very much alive and well even in urban society, means working women at home.
“If there is a child on the way, the first question that usually springs to a woman’s mind is ‘who’s going to look after my kid?’” said Jariah.
The husband is not the obvious answer going by the number of women who choose to leave the workforce to care for their children.
There is a higher proportion of women in universities, but for every four with a tertiary education, one is not in the labour force. They usually stop work after having their first child. What is surprising and worrying is that this conservative mindset is rooted even among the young.
Jariah said her university’s male and female undergraduates had the same attitude.
This is a matter of concern as the younger generation is often perceived as more “open”.
The population demographic pattern has evolved to the extent that couples now opt to have an average of just 2.2 babies.
This is a far cry from the Brady Bunch days which, if this trend continues, looks set to be a thing of the past. Just a generation ago an average 6.2 children were born per couple, almost triple the current figure, said the NationalPopulation and Family Development Board. Demographer Associate Professor Tey Nai Peng of Universiti Malaya said if men played their part, women would want a bigger family:
“Women need the physical support.”
It was high time men were taken into account in human development programmes to ensure a balance, said Tey.
“There are women’s groups that aid in their development, but no similar bodies or organisations to help men improve in their work, or studies, and to play their role as husbands or fathers.”
The lack of a dependable, good and institutionalised childcare support system in the country is another factor discouraging women from having more than two children, said family development expert Prof Datin Paduka Dr Jamilah Ariffin. Unless they could afford helpers or had informal support networks such as grandparents, many married couples these days found it extremely difficult to bring up children in modern Malaysia, she added.
Jariah said regardless of the cost, the government should aid in setting up community or home-based daycare centres.
“We thought latchkey kids was a Western term, but there are such children here too.
Parents sometimes have to leave their children home alone because they do not have a choice.
“We expect people to take work home, but why can’t companies care more for their employees by having nurseries in the office?
“I know of teachers who worry about their children while at work. If schools are not sensitive, how can we expect teachers to give a good education to other people’s children?”
Jariah, who is also president of the Malaysian Consumer and Family Economics Association, said the nation was going to face an increase in social ills if children lacked adult supervision
and guidance.
The rising cost of living also means it is more expensive to bring up a child and this forces families to think twice before expanding their brood. When the country hit an economic recession in 1985, there was a noticeable decline in the birth rate, so economic considerations play a part too, says Jamilah, who is also president of the Asia Pacific Forum on Families Malaysia.
As most parents want their children to enjoy a standard of living comparable to theirs at the very least, they have to dig deep into their pockets for education, healthcare and other
comforts. Daycare services, diapers and milk for a baby can easily set parents back over RM1,000 a month.
That parents are eligible to get a tax exemption of RM1,000 for each child, and maternity leave up to five children helps ease the burden, but parents can always do with more.
Jariah said: “If you increase your hours at work, it also means you’re taking that time away from your children. I’d rather parents spend whatever they earn wisely and make time for their kids.”
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
bukan AKU cerminan AKU !
Apabila insan malang itu BUKAN AKU.......
insan malang itu BUKAN yang aku kenali !
insan malang itu BUKAN kalangan generasiku !
insan malang itu BUKAN anak watanku !
insan malang itu BUKAN teman mahupun sahabatku !
insan malang itu BUKAN saudaraku !
insan malang itu BUKAN keturunanku !
insan malang itu BUKAN bangsa seagamaku !
maka bergelimpanganlah bujur-bujur mayat yang malang itu,
terbujur dek
.....kebuluran,
.....malapetaka,
.....kerakusan manusia,
.....perlumbaan senjata,
.....kegilaan tampuk kekuasaan,
reput tidak bernisan,
pusara tidak bertanda,
tetulang hancur dimamah unsur alam,
Apabila insan malang itu IALAH AKU......
AKU merungut merintih,
AKU menadah menagih ,
AKU meraung disisih,
AKU melaung mencebeh,
Pada kala itulah,
AKU mulai tersentak,
AKU mulai tergadah,
Sebenarnya......
BUKAN AKU adalah CERMINAN AKU !
wie.sukhihotu09.
insan malang itu BUKAN yang aku kenali !
insan malang itu BUKAN kalangan generasiku !
insan malang itu BUKAN anak watanku !
insan malang itu BUKAN teman mahupun sahabatku !
insan malang itu BUKAN saudaraku !
insan malang itu BUKAN keturunanku !
insan malang itu BUKAN bangsa seagamaku !
maka bergelimpanganlah bujur-bujur mayat yang malang itu,
terbujur dek
.....kebuluran,
.....malapetaka,
.....kerakusan manusia,
.....perlumbaan senjata,
.....kegilaan tampuk kekuasaan,
reput tidak bernisan,
pusara tidak bertanda,
tetulang hancur dimamah unsur alam,
Apabila insan malang itu IALAH AKU......
AKU merungut merintih,
AKU menadah menagih ,
AKU meraung disisih,
AKU melaung mencebeh,
Pada kala itulah,
AKU mulai tersentak,
AKU mulai tergadah,
Sebenarnya......
BUKAN AKU adalah CERMINAN AKU !
wie.sukhihotu09.
Cikgu Itu Tidak Mengerti.....
Cikgu itu tidak mengerti…….
Kenapa hari ini hati ini berwalang
Bermandikan air mata di relung hati.
Di manakah silap ajarannya ?
Kenapa cebokkan ilmu gagal meresap dalam nurani.
Adakah kerana muridnya kini, murid globalisasi?
Atau ilmu sudah lapuk ditelan zaman transformasi ?
Atau sudah berdebu dibaluti idea basi ?
Atau cikgu itu gagal menyongsong arus kerdipan globalisasi ?
Atau hanya berpaksikan semangat pendidik yang suci ?
Cikgu itu tidak mengerti……
Di mana cahaya semangat untuk meneruskan perjuangan ?
Kerana kekalahan muridnya pada persada cabaran,
Denyutan rohaniahnya semakin merenggut dan melemaskan.
Mampukah dia bertahan ?
Menongkah arus cabaran pascakemerdekaan,
Menyeka dugaan ,
Atas kekangan kendiri dan aral meneruskan titis harapan
Cikgu itu tidak mengerti……
Namun, jauh di umbi jantungnya,
Satu hari nanti, mereka bakal mengerti.
Apa itu kejayaan ?
Apa itu kecemerlangan ?
Apa itu kegemilangan ?
Apa itu genggaman kegigihan ?
Apa itu ertinya ajaran guru ?
Kini…cikgu itu sudah MENGERTI,
dia hanya suri teladan di bibir,
...kekadang boneka di hati,
dia hanya platform transit transisi,
...kekadang tetampan tanpa disedari,
dia hanya lilin di sanubari,
...kekadang menyuluh di siang hari,
dia hanya hamba yang sunyi,
...kekadang hidup menyendiri,
...tiada siapa yang peduli,
...entahkan hidup, entahkan mati.
Dia hanya mampu menyeka duka dalam tawanya
Yang penuh kehujanan dan membasahkuyupi hatinya yang kontang.
wie.sukhihotu09.
Kenapa hari ini hati ini berwalang
Bermandikan air mata di relung hati.
Di manakah silap ajarannya ?
Kenapa cebokkan ilmu gagal meresap dalam nurani.
Adakah kerana muridnya kini, murid globalisasi?
Atau ilmu sudah lapuk ditelan zaman transformasi ?
Atau sudah berdebu dibaluti idea basi ?
Atau cikgu itu gagal menyongsong arus kerdipan globalisasi ?
Atau hanya berpaksikan semangat pendidik yang suci ?
Cikgu itu tidak mengerti……
Di mana cahaya semangat untuk meneruskan perjuangan ?
Kerana kekalahan muridnya pada persada cabaran,
Denyutan rohaniahnya semakin merenggut dan melemaskan.
Mampukah dia bertahan ?
Menongkah arus cabaran pascakemerdekaan,
Menyeka dugaan ,
Atas kekangan kendiri dan aral meneruskan titis harapan
Cikgu itu tidak mengerti……
Namun, jauh di umbi jantungnya,
Satu hari nanti, mereka bakal mengerti.
Apa itu kejayaan ?
Apa itu kecemerlangan ?
Apa itu kegemilangan ?
Apa itu genggaman kegigihan ?
Apa itu ertinya ajaran guru ?
Kini…cikgu itu sudah MENGERTI,
dia hanya suri teladan di bibir,
...kekadang boneka di hati,
dia hanya platform transit transisi,
...kekadang tetampan tanpa disedari,
dia hanya lilin di sanubari,
...kekadang menyuluh di siang hari,
dia hanya hamba yang sunyi,
...kekadang hidup menyendiri,
...tiada siapa yang peduli,
...entahkan hidup, entahkan mati.
Dia hanya mampu menyeka duka dalam tawanya
Yang penuh kehujanan dan membasahkuyupi hatinya yang kontang.
wie.sukhihotu09.
Monday, July 20, 2009
jOM mENYAKAT !
Dalam hidup manusia, yang penting ialah BERKAT.
Bila hidup kita berkat, nescaya diri akan selamat.
Apabila diri selamat, rumahtangga jadi sepakat.
Apabila rumahtangga jadi sepakat, masyarakat jadi muafakat.
Apabila masyarakat jadi muafakat, negara kita menjadi kuat.
Apabila negara menjadi kuat, negara luar jadi hormat.
Apabila negara luar jadi hormat, permusuhan pun tersekat.
Apabila permusuhan tersekat, pembangunan pun meningkat.
Apabila pembangunan pun meningkat, kemajuan menjadi pesat.
TETAPI AWAS, apabila kemajuan menjadi pesat,
KETIKA ITU manusia mula mengubah tabiat.
Apabila manusia mengubah tabiat, ada yang jadi lalat ada yang jadi ulat.
Apabila manusia dah jadi ulat, ajaran agama makin semakin liat.
Apabila agama jadi liat, orang baik bertukar jadi jahat.
Apabila orang baik bertukar jahat, orang dengki mula mengkhianat,
Apabila orang dengki mula mengkhianat, orang baik difitnah dikhianat,
Apabila orang baik difitnah dikhianat, orang jahat cepat naik pangkat,
Apabila orang jahat naik pangkat, orang miskin pula berangan nak kaya cepat.
Apabila orang miskin nak kaya cepat, ada pula yang nak mati lambat.
Apabila orang nak mati lambat, mulalah lupa dunia lupa akhirat.
Yang lelaki, pakai seluar ketat. Semua nak tunjuk kuat.
Tali kasut dah tak berikat. Rambut pun jarang disikat.
Yang perempuan, pakai mini sekerat padanan baju ketat..
Suka sangat menunjukkan pusat, tak pedulikan lagi batasan aurat.
Tidak peduli agama dan adat. Tidak takut Tuhan dan akhirat.
Yang penting apa yang nak dibuat ? Akhirnya, perut kempis dah jadi bulat.
Maka lahirlah anak-anak yang tak cukup sifat.
Masa itulah bayi tidak berdosa dibuang di merata-rata tempat.
Ketika itu IBLIS dan SYAITAN mula MELOMPAT.
Sengeh sambil menobat….Habis manusia tersesat ……termasuk jerat.
Inilah dia fenomena masyarakat. Oleh itu, wahai saudara dan para sahabat,
Marilah kita saling mengingat, dunia hari ini semakin singkat,
Esok atau lusa mungkin kiamat, Sampai masa kita akan BERANGKAT !
DI SANA kita akan ditanya apa yang kita buat.
Umur banyak, mana ibadat ? Zaman muda, apa yang telah dibuat ? Kenapa kita buat khianat ?
Harta benda, dari mana dapat ? Ilmu, adakah dimanafaat ? Huh, jenuh nak JAWAB.
Hah terbeliak !!! Adoi……SENDIRI TERASA TEMPIAS JUGAK !
Wie.sukhihotu09
Bila hidup kita berkat, nescaya diri akan selamat.
Apabila diri selamat, rumahtangga jadi sepakat.
Apabila rumahtangga jadi sepakat, masyarakat jadi muafakat.
Apabila masyarakat jadi muafakat, negara kita menjadi kuat.
Apabila negara menjadi kuat, negara luar jadi hormat.
Apabila negara luar jadi hormat, permusuhan pun tersekat.
Apabila permusuhan tersekat, pembangunan pun meningkat.
Apabila pembangunan pun meningkat, kemajuan menjadi pesat.
TETAPI AWAS, apabila kemajuan menjadi pesat,
KETIKA ITU manusia mula mengubah tabiat.
Apabila manusia mengubah tabiat, ada yang jadi lalat ada yang jadi ulat.
Apabila manusia dah jadi ulat, ajaran agama makin semakin liat.
Apabila agama jadi liat, orang baik bertukar jadi jahat.
Apabila orang baik bertukar jahat, orang dengki mula mengkhianat,
Apabila orang dengki mula mengkhianat, orang baik difitnah dikhianat,
Apabila orang baik difitnah dikhianat, orang jahat cepat naik pangkat,
Apabila orang jahat naik pangkat, orang miskin pula berangan nak kaya cepat.
Apabila orang miskin nak kaya cepat, ada pula yang nak mati lambat.
Apabila orang nak mati lambat, mulalah lupa dunia lupa akhirat.
Yang lelaki, pakai seluar ketat. Semua nak tunjuk kuat.
Tali kasut dah tak berikat. Rambut pun jarang disikat.
Yang perempuan, pakai mini sekerat padanan baju ketat..
Suka sangat menunjukkan pusat, tak pedulikan lagi batasan aurat.
Tidak peduli agama dan adat. Tidak takut Tuhan dan akhirat.
Yang penting apa yang nak dibuat ? Akhirnya, perut kempis dah jadi bulat.
Maka lahirlah anak-anak yang tak cukup sifat.
Masa itulah bayi tidak berdosa dibuang di merata-rata tempat.
Ketika itu IBLIS dan SYAITAN mula MELOMPAT.
Sengeh sambil menobat….Habis manusia tersesat ……termasuk jerat.
Inilah dia fenomena masyarakat. Oleh itu, wahai saudara dan para sahabat,
Marilah kita saling mengingat, dunia hari ini semakin singkat,
Esok atau lusa mungkin kiamat, Sampai masa kita akan BERANGKAT !
DI SANA kita akan ditanya apa yang kita buat.
Umur banyak, mana ibadat ? Zaman muda, apa yang telah dibuat ? Kenapa kita buat khianat ?
Harta benda, dari mana dapat ? Ilmu, adakah dimanafaat ? Huh, jenuh nak JAWAB.
Hah terbeliak !!! Adoi……SENDIRI TERASA TEMPIAS JUGAK !
Wie.sukhihotu09
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Simple Videos That Can Shift Our Mind Set !
Renungan Sejenak..
Ketika kita sedang menjamu selera...ingatlah !
insan-insan malang mati kebuluran, SEDANGKAN....kita mati dek lemak dan kolestrol !
insan-insan malang mengopek kulit kayu, SEDANGKAN....kita menjamah sweet & sour
insan-insan malang mengorek tanah meratah cacing, SEDANGKAN....kita mencedok mee,
insan-insan malang menelan tanah liat, SEDANGKAN....kita melahap roti empuk,
insan-insan malang meneguk air kelodak, SEDANGKAN.... kita menghirup teh tarik,
insan-insan malang menguyah rerumput kering, SEDANGKAN....kita menjamu brokoli segar,
insan-insan malang bermandikan debu kontang, SEDANGKAN....kita berenang di kolam mineral,
insan-insan malang berkulit tanpa daging, SEDANGKAN....kita selebeh berselulit,
insan-insan malang menadah memohon simpati, SEDANGKAN.... kita memeluk tubuh,
insan-insan malang menadah memohon keajaiban....SEDANGKAN kita melambai lalai keasyikan,
insan-insan malang menadah bersyukur redha, SEDANGKAN.... kita menuding mencemuh takdir,
Acap kali kita merungut dan mengeluh kerana dikurniakan kehidupan yang tidak seperti yang kita ingin dan harap-harapkan. Apakah kita sudah lupa, tentang mereka-meraka di luar sana yang lebih daif daripada kita. Sengsara...hanya membilang hari-hari yang mendatang. Hidup kita adalah satu kesyukuran dan nikmat yang dikurniakan Tuhan. SEDANGKAN.... pada insan-insan malang ini, hidup adalah satu PENYEKSAAN !
Apa lagi yang kita mahu ??? Apa lagi yang perlu kita rengekkan ??? Ayuh, moh kita ramai-ramai belajar bersyukur akan nikmat kehidupan yang dikurniakan Tuhan.
GOD KNOWS WHAT IS THE BEST FOR US & HE IS DOING HIS BEST !.......
beLieve n hold firmly on that !
wie.sukhihotu09.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
PPSMI: Daunting task
2009/07/14
JEREMIAH TAN, Kuala Krai
THE cabinet decision on the PPSMI issue is not surprising at all. However, the decision has taken Malaysia a few steps backwards and I hope those who are jumping for joy are prepared to face the consequences of the education policy change announced on Wednesday.
Judging by reports on the education policy change, it looks like students who enter Form One next year will learn Science and Mathematics in English until Form Three, but when they enter Form Four in 2013 they will have to study the two subjects in Bahasa Malaysia. So, after studying the two subjects in English for three years, students will have to switch to BM. This can be very daunting, especially since Form Four and Five are crucial years leading to the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination.
On a more optimistic note, I think the government's willingness to fork out RM5 billion to enhance the teaching of English in schools is far-sighted. But I hope that the money is well spent. The decision to recall retired teachers to teach English is indeed a wise move.
However, before the ministry rushes into recruiting them, it has to be sure that only those who have a good record in teaching English in schools are given the chance.
At the same time, the ministry has to take a second look at the English teachers in schools now because some of them lack proper language skills and are simply not qualified to teach English.
JEREMIAH TAN, Kuala Krai
THE cabinet decision on the PPSMI issue is not surprising at all. However, the decision has taken Malaysia a few steps backwards and I hope those who are jumping for joy are prepared to face the consequences of the education policy change announced on Wednesday.
Judging by reports on the education policy change, it looks like students who enter Form One next year will learn Science and Mathematics in English until Form Three, but when they enter Form Four in 2013 they will have to study the two subjects in Bahasa Malaysia. So, after studying the two subjects in English for three years, students will have to switch to BM. This can be very daunting, especially since Form Four and Five are crucial years leading to the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia examination.
On a more optimistic note, I think the government's willingness to fork out RM5 billion to enhance the teaching of English in schools is far-sighted. But I hope that the money is well spent. The decision to recall retired teachers to teach English is indeed a wise move.
However, before the ministry rushes into recruiting them, it has to be sure that only those who have a good record in teaching English in schools are given the chance.
At the same time, the ministry has to take a second look at the English teachers in schools now because some of them lack proper language skills and are simply not qualified to teach English.
PPSMI: It's regrettable
2009/07/14
ISA MANTEQI, Kuala Lumpur
I HAD expected our government to announce the retention of English for the teaching of Science and Mathematics together with a blueprint for the eventual re-introduction of English in our education system. Instead, our leaders have seen fit to scrap what was the best idea in education for the past three decades.
With one retrogressive step, we shall be depriving our future generations of the kind of education they deserve and one that our country can afford. I wonder if anyone has considered that most of the adverse effects will be borne by those from middle- and low-income groups.
It is still not too late. I hope the decision is reversed. Otherwise, we will all live to regret it.
ISA MANTEQI, Kuala Lumpur
I HAD expected our government to announce the retention of English for the teaching of Science and Mathematics together with a blueprint for the eventual re-introduction of English in our education system. Instead, our leaders have seen fit to scrap what was the best idea in education for the past three decades.
With one retrogressive step, we shall be depriving our future generations of the kind of education they deserve and one that our country can afford. I wonder if anyone has considered that most of the adverse effects will be borne by those from middle- and low-income groups.
It is still not too late. I hope the decision is reversed. Otherwise, we will all live to regret it.
ENGLISH TEACHERS: Audit first
2009/07/14
LIONG KAM CHONG, Seremban
THE Education Ministry recently announced that up to RM5 billion would be allocated to promote the teaching and learning of English. By any measure, this is a large amount and serves to underscore the seriousness of the government in wanting to improve English proficiency among our schoolchildren.
The number of English teachers will be increased by some 14,000. More teachers will be sent to rural areas where they are most needed.
Some 1,000 foreign teachers, whose first language is English, will be recruited to teach at "disadvantaged" schools.
Retired English teachers will be recalled to serve. English teaching periods will be increased in primary and secondary schools. English literature will be introduced at different levels of schooling. There will also be language labs to complement these efforts.
These announcements sound encouraging, more so, I believe, to young parents and our children in schools. But, wait a minute. Haven't we heard all this before?
Ever since the medium of instruction switched from English to Bahasa Malaysia in the 1970s, politicians and education officials have been telling us about programmes and projects they had implemented to promote English and to ensure that our children were provided with the facilities to learn English.
Their actions were no different from what is promised today. Millions had also been spent. A large number of teachers were sent to English-speaking countries for so-called "immersion" programmes.
The fact is no lesser amount of money was spent in all those earlier programmes.
But today, we are still crying for better proficiency in English. English-proficiency standards have hit rock bottom among our schoolchildren and university graduates.
It has deteriorated despite all the promises and programmes. Also, the English standard of rural pupils continues to lag far behind that of their urban counterparts.
Millions have been spent but the status quo remains. Something is amiss.
I think it is only logical that before the Education Ministry goes on another spending spree to improve English proficiency, an audit be done on what has happened to all the teachers and officials who were beneficiaries of the earlier programmes. How fruitful have they been? How effective were all those programmes?
Most important of all, how can we use the experience of the past to ensure the success of the new programmes that the education minister outlined last week when he announced the demise of the PPSMI (teaching of Mathematics and Science in English) policy?
LIONG KAM CHONG, Seremban
THE Education Ministry recently announced that up to RM5 billion would be allocated to promote the teaching and learning of English. By any measure, this is a large amount and serves to underscore the seriousness of the government in wanting to improve English proficiency among our schoolchildren.
The number of English teachers will be increased by some 14,000. More teachers will be sent to rural areas where they are most needed.
Some 1,000 foreign teachers, whose first language is English, will be recruited to teach at "disadvantaged" schools.
Retired English teachers will be recalled to serve. English teaching periods will be increased in primary and secondary schools. English literature will be introduced at different levels of schooling. There will also be language labs to complement these efforts.
These announcements sound encouraging, more so, I believe, to young parents and our children in schools. But, wait a minute. Haven't we heard all this before?
Ever since the medium of instruction switched from English to Bahasa Malaysia in the 1970s, politicians and education officials have been telling us about programmes and projects they had implemented to promote English and to ensure that our children were provided with the facilities to learn English.
Their actions were no different from what is promised today. Millions had also been spent. A large number of teachers were sent to English-speaking countries for so-called "immersion" programmes.
The fact is no lesser amount of money was spent in all those earlier programmes.
But today, we are still crying for better proficiency in English. English-proficiency standards have hit rock bottom among our schoolchildren and university graduates.
It has deteriorated despite all the promises and programmes. Also, the English standard of rural pupils continues to lag far behind that of their urban counterparts.
Millions have been spent but the status quo remains. Something is amiss.
I think it is only logical that before the Education Ministry goes on another spending spree to improve English proficiency, an audit be done on what has happened to all the teachers and officials who were beneficiaries of the earlier programmes. How fruitful have they been? How effective were all those programmes?
Most important of all, how can we use the experience of the past to ensure the success of the new programmes that the education minister outlined last week when he announced the demise of the PPSMI (teaching of Mathematics and Science in English) policy?
PPSMI: Consider a transition at secondary school level
2009/07/14
GAN TIAN ENG, Klang
I WOULD expect some brickbats from readers for stating my support of the government's decision to revert to the teaching of Science and Mathematics in Malay and the vernacular languages (Chinese or Tamil) in schools.
Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hit the nail on the head when he said at a press conference on Wednesday: "The government is confident that Science and Mathematics need to be taught in languages that are easily understood by students."
Many of the reports seem to focus on Bahasa Malaysia, but not on the vernacular languages.
It is well known that pupils in rural national schools (and also some urban national schools) as well as those in Chinese and Tamil schools, especially at primary school level, are weak in English.
Having to grapple with mastering English while learning Science and Mathematics in English may prove too challenging for them.
The ultimate goal of improving the overall standard of English among Malaysian students is laudable, but this cannot be achieved just by using English as the medium of instruction for two subjects -- Science and Mathematics.
In fact, many students have obtained distinctions in Science and Mathematics while writing broken English as marks are not awarded for correct grammar. I don't think anyone would disagree with me here.
English opens the door to vast amounts of information on science and technology. For tertiary education, this is mandatory if Malaysia is to be on track to becoming an industrialised and technologically advanced nation.
What remains, perhaps, a moot point is when the transition should take place. At secondary school level or at tertiary level?
This is where Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's suggestion of implementing English for Science and Mathematics at secondary school level deserves serious consideration.
All the facilities and encouragement can be in place, but the mindset of Malaysians towards English must change. English should no longer be viewed as a colonial language but as an important language for business and technology.
This involves the parents of students, teachers, etc, as the government can't do it alone.
Other countries whose native tongue is not English have become English-speaking (e.g. Scandinavian countries) while retaining proficiency in their native languages because they see the wisdom and importance of acquiring proficiency in English.
Every Malaysian should strive to be bilingual or trilingual if we are to thrive in this increasingly globalised and competitive society.
GAN TIAN ENG, Klang
I WOULD expect some brickbats from readers for stating my support of the government's decision to revert to the teaching of Science and Mathematics in Malay and the vernacular languages (Chinese or Tamil) in schools.
Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hit the nail on the head when he said at a press conference on Wednesday: "The government is confident that Science and Mathematics need to be taught in languages that are easily understood by students."
Many of the reports seem to focus on Bahasa Malaysia, but not on the vernacular languages.
It is well known that pupils in rural national schools (and also some urban national schools) as well as those in Chinese and Tamil schools, especially at primary school level, are weak in English.
Having to grapple with mastering English while learning Science and Mathematics in English may prove too challenging for them.
The ultimate goal of improving the overall standard of English among Malaysian students is laudable, but this cannot be achieved just by using English as the medium of instruction for two subjects -- Science and Mathematics.
In fact, many students have obtained distinctions in Science and Mathematics while writing broken English as marks are not awarded for correct grammar. I don't think anyone would disagree with me here.
English opens the door to vast amounts of information on science and technology. For tertiary education, this is mandatory if Malaysia is to be on track to becoming an industrialised and technologically advanced nation.
What remains, perhaps, a moot point is when the transition should take place. At secondary school level or at tertiary level?
This is where Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's suggestion of implementing English for Science and Mathematics at secondary school level deserves serious consideration.
All the facilities and encouragement can be in place, but the mindset of Malaysians towards English must change. English should no longer be viewed as a colonial language but as an important language for business and technology.
This involves the parents of students, teachers, etc, as the government can't do it alone.
Other countries whose native tongue is not English have become English-speaking (e.g. Scandinavian countries) while retaining proficiency in their native languages because they see the wisdom and importance of acquiring proficiency in English.
Every Malaysian should strive to be bilingual or trilingual if we are to thrive in this increasingly globalised and competitive society.
ENGLISH TEACHERS: Audit first
2009/07/14
LIONG KAM CHONG, Seremban
THE Education Ministry recently announced that up to RM5 billion would be allocated to promote the teaching and learning of English. By any measure, this is a large amount and serves to underscore the seriousness of the government in wanting to improve English proficiency among our schoolchildren.
The number of English teachers will be increased by some 14,000. More teachers will be sent to rural areas where they are most needed.
Some 1,000 foreign teachers, whose first language is English, will be recruited to teach at "disadvantaged" schools.
Retired English teachers will be recalled to serve. English teaching periods will be increased in primary and secondary schools. English literature will be introduced at different levels of schooling. There will also be language labs to complement these efforts.
These announcements sound encouraging, more so, I believe, to young parents and our children in schools. But, wait a minute. Haven't we heard all this before?
Ever since the medium of instruction switched from English to Bahasa Malaysia in the 1970s, politicians and education officials have been telling us about programmes and projects they had implemented to promote English and to ensure that our children were provided with the facilities to learn English.
Their actions were no different from what is promised today. Millions had also been spent. A large number of teachers were sent to English-speaking countries for so-called "immersion" programmes.
The fact is no lesser amount of money was spent in all those earlier programmes.
But today, we are still crying for better proficiency in English. English-proficiency standards have hit rock bottom among our schoolchildren and university graduates.
It has deteriorated despite all the promises and programmes. Also, the English standard of rural pupils continues to lag far behind that of their urban counterparts.
Millions have been spent but the status quo remains. Something is amiss.
I think it is only logical that before the Education Ministry goes on another spending spree to improve English proficiency, an audit be done on what has happened to all the teachers and officials who were beneficiaries of the earlier programmes. How fruitful have they been? How effective were all those programmes?
Most important of all, how can we use the experience of the past to ensure the success of the new programmes that the education minister outlined last week when he announced the demise of the PPSMI (teaching of Mathematics and Science in English) policy?
LIONG KAM CHONG, Seremban
THE Education Ministry recently announced that up to RM5 billion would be allocated to promote the teaching and learning of English. By any measure, this is a large amount and serves to underscore the seriousness of the government in wanting to improve English proficiency among our schoolchildren.
The number of English teachers will be increased by some 14,000. More teachers will be sent to rural areas where they are most needed.
Some 1,000 foreign teachers, whose first language is English, will be recruited to teach at "disadvantaged" schools.
Retired English teachers will be recalled to serve. English teaching periods will be increased in primary and secondary schools. English literature will be introduced at different levels of schooling. There will also be language labs to complement these efforts.
These announcements sound encouraging, more so, I believe, to young parents and our children in schools. But, wait a minute. Haven't we heard all this before?
Ever since the medium of instruction switched from English to Bahasa Malaysia in the 1970s, politicians and education officials have been telling us about programmes and projects they had implemented to promote English and to ensure that our children were provided with the facilities to learn English.
Their actions were no different from what is promised today. Millions had also been spent. A large number of teachers were sent to English-speaking countries for so-called "immersion" programmes.
The fact is no lesser amount of money was spent in all those earlier programmes.
But today, we are still crying for better proficiency in English. English-proficiency standards have hit rock bottom among our schoolchildren and university graduates.
It has deteriorated despite all the promises and programmes. Also, the English standard of rural pupils continues to lag far behind that of their urban counterparts.
Millions have been spent but the status quo remains. Something is amiss.
I think it is only logical that before the Education Ministry goes on another spending spree to improve English proficiency, an audit be done on what has happened to all the teachers and officials who were beneficiaries of the earlier programmes. How fruitful have they been? How effective were all those programmes?
Most important of all, how can we use the experience of the past to ensure the success of the new programmes that the education minister outlined last week when he announced the demise of the PPSMI (teaching of Mathematics and Science in English) policy?
PPSMI: Consider a transition at secondary school level
2009/07/14
GAN TIAN ENG, Klang
I WOULD expect some brickbats from readers for stating my support of the government's decision to revert to the teaching of Science and Mathematics in Malay and the vernacular languages (Chinese or Tamil) in schools.
Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hit the nail on the head when he said at a press conference on Wednesday: "The government is confident that Science and Mathematics need to be taught in languages that are easily understood by students."
Many of the reports seem to focus on Bahasa Malaysia, but not on the vernacular languages.
It is well known that pupils in rural national schools (and also some urban national schools) as well as those in Chinese and Tamil schools, especially at primary school level, are weak in English.
Having to grapple with mastering English while learning Science and Mathematics in English may prove too challenging for them.
The ultimate goal of improving the overall standard of English among Malaysian students is laudable, but this cannot be achieved just by using English as the medium of instruction for two subjects -- Science and Mathematics.
In fact, many students have obtained distinctions in Science and Mathematics while writing broken English as marks are not awarded for correct grammar. I don't think anyone would disagree with me here.
English opens the door to vast amounts of information on science and technology. For tertiary education, this is mandatory if Malaysia is to be on track to becoming an industrialised and technologically advanced nation.
What remains, perhaps, a moot point is when the transition should take place. At secondary school level or at tertiary level?
This is where Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's suggestion of implementing English for Science and Mathematics at secondary school level deserves serious consideration.
All the facilities and encouragement can be in place, but the mindset of Malaysians towards English must change. English should no longer be viewed as a colonial language but as an important language for business and technology.
This involves the parents of students, teachers, etc, as the government can't do it alone.
Other countries whose native tongue is not English have become English-speaking (e.g. Scandinavian countries) while retaining proficiency in their native languages because they see the wisdom and importance of acquiring proficiency in English.
Every Malaysian should strive to be bilingual or trilingual if we are to thrive in this increasingly globalised and competitive society.
GAN TIAN ENG, Klang
I WOULD expect some brickbats from readers for stating my support of the government's decision to revert to the teaching of Science and Mathematics in Malay and the vernacular languages (Chinese or Tamil) in schools.
Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin hit the nail on the head when he said at a press conference on Wednesday: "The government is confident that Science and Mathematics need to be taught in languages that are easily understood by students."
Many of the reports seem to focus on Bahasa Malaysia, but not on the vernacular languages.
It is well known that pupils in rural national schools (and also some urban national schools) as well as those in Chinese and Tamil schools, especially at primary school level, are weak in English.
Having to grapple with mastering English while learning Science and Mathematics in English may prove too challenging for them.
The ultimate goal of improving the overall standard of English among Malaysian students is laudable, but this cannot be achieved just by using English as the medium of instruction for two subjects -- Science and Mathematics.
In fact, many students have obtained distinctions in Science and Mathematics while writing broken English as marks are not awarded for correct grammar. I don't think anyone would disagree with me here.
English opens the door to vast amounts of information on science and technology. For tertiary education, this is mandatory if Malaysia is to be on track to becoming an industrialised and technologically advanced nation.
What remains, perhaps, a moot point is when the transition should take place. At secondary school level or at tertiary level?
This is where Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's suggestion of implementing English for Science and Mathematics at secondary school level deserves serious consideration.
All the facilities and encouragement can be in place, but the mindset of Malaysians towards English must change. English should no longer be viewed as a colonial language but as an important language for business and technology.
This involves the parents of students, teachers, etc, as the government can't do it alone.
Other countries whose native tongue is not English have become English-speaking (e.g. Scandinavian countries) while retaining proficiency in their native languages because they see the wisdom and importance of acquiring proficiency in English.
Every Malaysian should strive to be bilingual or trilingual if we are to thrive in this increasingly globalised and competitive society.
ENGLISH TEACHERS: Foreigners not the solution
2009/07/14
W.K. TOO, Seremban
I REFER to the Education Ministry's plan -- announced in conjunction with the decision to stop teaching Mathematics and Science in English from 2012 -- to bring in 1,000 foreign teachers to enhance the teaching and learning of the English language in schools.
Employing foreign English language teachers should be seen as a temporary measure. I hope the ministry will ensure all hired foreign English language teachers are qualified to carry out their duties.
But as a long-term plan, resources should be used to train Malaysian English language teachers in school.
I attended a seminar in Batu Pahat several years ago. One of the speakers was a foreign English language officer assigned to the district office.
I talked to him and found out that his background was neither in English language teaching nor education. He told me that he had never stepped into a primary or secondary school classroom before.
The only training he had was a three-month course in teaching English. Yet, he had been hired to advise and train teachers in the district.
On another occasion, when I was attending a conference in Sabah, friends working in the state education office complained how a foreign English language officer behaved as if we Malaysians knew nothing about teaching English.
The foreign officer finally left, but that was after more than a year and numerous complaints had been lodged against him. Meanwhile, the damage had been done.
I do not intend to generalise that all foreign English language teachers are unqualified or behave poorly.
My contention is that if the ministry is willing to pay three to four times more than a Malaysian English language teacher's salary to employ a foreign English language teacher, it needs to ensure the money is well spent.
If Malaysian teachers were paid as much as their foreign counterparts, I believe many people would take up the offer to become English teachers.
English is an international language. No one owns it. We do not need to speak in a British, an American or an Australian accent to get ourselves understood.
As long as we speak and use standard English competently, we are intelligible to the world. The same should apply to all English language teachers -- qualified and competent language users -- no matter if English is their first language language or not.
W.K. TOO, Seremban
I REFER to the Education Ministry's plan -- announced in conjunction with the decision to stop teaching Mathematics and Science in English from 2012 -- to bring in 1,000 foreign teachers to enhance the teaching and learning of the English language in schools.
Employing foreign English language teachers should be seen as a temporary measure. I hope the ministry will ensure all hired foreign English language teachers are qualified to carry out their duties.
But as a long-term plan, resources should be used to train Malaysian English language teachers in school.
I attended a seminar in Batu Pahat several years ago. One of the speakers was a foreign English language officer assigned to the district office.
I talked to him and found out that his background was neither in English language teaching nor education. He told me that he had never stepped into a primary or secondary school classroom before.
The only training he had was a three-month course in teaching English. Yet, he had been hired to advise and train teachers in the district.
On another occasion, when I was attending a conference in Sabah, friends working in the state education office complained how a foreign English language officer behaved as if we Malaysians knew nothing about teaching English.
The foreign officer finally left, but that was after more than a year and numerous complaints had been lodged against him. Meanwhile, the damage had been done.
I do not intend to generalise that all foreign English language teachers are unqualified or behave poorly.
My contention is that if the ministry is willing to pay three to four times more than a Malaysian English language teacher's salary to employ a foreign English language teacher, it needs to ensure the money is well spent.
If Malaysian teachers were paid as much as their foreign counterparts, I believe many people would take up the offer to become English teachers.
English is an international language. No one owns it. We do not need to speak in a British, an American or an Australian accent to get ourselves understood.
As long as we speak and use standard English competently, we are intelligible to the world. The same should apply to all English language teachers -- qualified and competent language users -- no matter if English is their first language language or not.
Making way for English, shorter hours for 3 subjects
2009/07/14
Hamidah Atan
PUTRAJAYA: Learning hours for Music, Physical Education and Science may be reduced by 45 minutes each to accommodate
the extended hours for the English language.
Education director-general Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom said schools would not have extra schooling hours, especially for primary school children, once the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics in Bahasa Malaysia come into force in 2012.
The school hours for the pupils end at 12.50pm.
“We may reduce the hours of these subjects by at least one period or 45 minutes each. This is because we do not want to
burden our children or make them stay back,” Alimuddin told the New Straits Times yesterday.
He also said teachers would be encouraged to use English terms in teaching art subjects.
The cabinet had decided that the medium of instruction for Science and Mathematics would revert to Bahasa Malaysia in national schools and mother-tongue languages in national-type schools from 2012.
The reversal of the teaching of Mathematics and Science in English (PPSMI) policy would be done in stages, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Wednesday.
He, however, added that there would be greater emphasis on learning the English language.
English literature will be reintroduced, as will subjects on grammar and composition.
Alimuddin said a policy decision had been made by the government and that it was final.
He gave an assurance that students’ proficiency in English would improve through the policy.
“If we do it rightly and stay on course, I believe we can reinforce Bahasa Malaysia and strengthen students’ proficiency
in English by the end of 2012.
“Their English will be better, I am sure. We will increase the number of English teachers by about 14,000 from the 32,000-plus now.
“More language labs will be set up and we are also getting at least 1,000 English specialists from abroad.
“Even master teachers and retirees will be roped in. Given all these, our children stand a good chance of improving their command of the language in a short period of time.”
He said parents should remain committed to help the government improve the national education agenda.
“Buy more English magazines or novels for your children. Make them read more English materials.”
In line with the new policy, he said the ministry would issue a circular to encourage teachers to teach Science and Mathematics in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
He said students would have adapted themselves with Bahasa Malaysia terms used in the two subjects by 2012.
“Within these two years, we want students and teachers to be exposed to the terms (in Bahasa Malaysia) and I believe, with
commitment and effectiveness, we can do this.”
Hamidah Atan
PUTRAJAYA: Learning hours for Music, Physical Education and Science may be reduced by 45 minutes each to accommodate
the extended hours for the English language.
Education director-general Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom said schools would not have extra schooling hours, especially for primary school children, once the teaching and learning of Science and Mathematics in Bahasa Malaysia come into force in 2012.
The school hours for the pupils end at 12.50pm.
“We may reduce the hours of these subjects by at least one period or 45 minutes each. This is because we do not want to
burden our children or make them stay back,” Alimuddin told the New Straits Times yesterday.
He also said teachers would be encouraged to use English terms in teaching art subjects.
The cabinet had decided that the medium of instruction for Science and Mathematics would revert to Bahasa Malaysia in national schools and mother-tongue languages in national-type schools from 2012.
The reversal of the teaching of Mathematics and Science in English (PPSMI) policy would be done in stages, said Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin last Wednesday.
He, however, added that there would be greater emphasis on learning the English language.
English literature will be reintroduced, as will subjects on grammar and composition.
Alimuddin said a policy decision had been made by the government and that it was final.
He gave an assurance that students’ proficiency in English would improve through the policy.
“If we do it rightly and stay on course, I believe we can reinforce Bahasa Malaysia and strengthen students’ proficiency
in English by the end of 2012.
“Their English will be better, I am sure. We will increase the number of English teachers by about 14,000 from the 32,000-plus now.
“More language labs will be set up and we are also getting at least 1,000 English specialists from abroad.
“Even master teachers and retirees will be roped in. Given all these, our children stand a good chance of improving their command of the language in a short period of time.”
He said parents should remain committed to help the government improve the national education agenda.
“Buy more English magazines or novels for your children. Make them read more English materials.”
In line with the new policy, he said the ministry would issue a circular to encourage teachers to teach Science and Mathematics in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
He said students would have adapted themselves with Bahasa Malaysia terms used in the two subjects by 2012.
“Within these two years, we want students and teachers to be exposed to the terms (in Bahasa Malaysia) and I believe, with
commitment and effectiveness, we can do this.”
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
The Very First Chinese Muslim Mosque In Malaysia
I think this is the first Chinese architecture Muslim Mosque in Kelantan, and also in Malaysia. Located at Rantau Panjang, very closed to the southern Thai border, about 500 metres away. Just in front of the mosque, you can see the Immigration Check point.
And for those who have not been to Kelantan, Rantan Panjang is a small little trading town which sells a lot of Thai products to our Malaysian visitors and at the same time sells local stuffs to the Thai visitors. And Sungei Kolok is the nearest town in Thailand, which is quite a walking distance from the check point, or alternatively you can either hire a trishaw or a motorbike to get there.
While you are in Rantau Panjang you can also visit another Thai architecture Buddhist Temple, Wat Uttamaran ( Wat of late Tok Raja )at Teresek, Repek, Pasir Mas district which is on the same road on your return journey to Pasir Mas town. As to date, the mosque is almost 95% completed and is expected to attract mostly local and Thai tourist.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
ISU Bahasa Inggeris !
Ramai Setuju Cadangan Wajib Lulus Bahasa Inggeris
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Julai (Bernama) -- Kementerian Pelajaran menerima respons yang positif daripada orang ramai berhubung cadangan melaksanakan peraturan mewajibkan pelajar lulus mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris dalam peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Timbalan Menterinya Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi berkata kira-kira 80 peratus respons itu diterima menerusi khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS) dan panggilan telefon "hotline".
"Kualiti guru bahasa Inggeris perlu dilihat, tambahan masa pembelajaran Bahasa Inggeris juga perlu dikaji dan kalau perlu, kita akan ambil guru Bahasa Inggeris dari luar negara untuk mengajar di sini sebelum kita laksanakan cadangan tersebut," katanya kepada pemberita selepas merasmikan mesyuarat agung Gabungan Persatuan Penulis Nasional (Gapena) ke-38 di sini, malam ini.
Menurutnya Timbalan Perdana Menteri yang juga Menteri Pelajaran Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin akan mengumumkan maklumat lanjut mengenai perkara itu.
KUALA LUMPUR, 3 Julai (Bernama) -- Kementerian Pelajaran menerima respons yang positif daripada orang ramai berhubung cadangan melaksanakan peraturan mewajibkan pelajar lulus mata pelajaran Bahasa Inggeris dalam peperiksaan Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM).
Timbalan Menterinya Dr Mohd Puad Zarkashi berkata kira-kira 80 peratus respons itu diterima menerusi khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS) dan panggilan telefon "hotline".
"Kualiti guru bahasa Inggeris perlu dilihat, tambahan masa pembelajaran Bahasa Inggeris juga perlu dikaji dan kalau perlu, kita akan ambil guru Bahasa Inggeris dari luar negara untuk mengajar di sini sebelum kita laksanakan cadangan tersebut," katanya kepada pemberita selepas merasmikan mesyuarat agung Gabungan Persatuan Penulis Nasional (Gapena) ke-38 di sini, malam ini.
Menurutnya Timbalan Perdana Menteri yang juga Menteri Pelajaran Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin akan mengumumkan maklumat lanjut mengenai perkara itu.
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