Malaysia digs its ‘education grave’ deeper: MCA voices concern, DAP gravely muted

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To the Government, promoting what this teacher is teaching her pupils is priority, more important than STEM! No action has been taken by the education ministry, to date?

Malaysia digs its ‘education grave’ deeper: MCA voices concern, DAP gravely muted

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22, 2023: Not only is Malaysia’s education system and excellence achievements deteriorating, the Madani Unity Government (UG) is helping to hasten the rot.

And, it is no thanks to the country’s worst-ever education minister Fadhlina Sidek - yes, the same nincompoop who refuses to take action against teachers who promoted the use of “guns and violence” in schools.

In her latest idiotic policy changes, Fadhlina turned the Dual Language Programme (DLP) into non-DLP classes, essentially removing the option for schoolchildren to learn STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in English.

DLP was introduced in Budget 2016 (under the then disgraced prime minister Najib “1MDB” Razak regime and who is now languishing in prison to serve his 12-year sentence for corruption) and designed to enhance English proficiency, increase employability, and contribute to the development of a more competitive workforce.

The recent policy shift has thereby left parents questioning the government's commitment to the original goals of the DLP.

MCA Youth secretary-general Saw Yee Fung wrote: Instead of introducing additional barriers, the government must explore alternative solutions that align with the tenets of the Education 5.0 Framework; this entails a stronger focus on leveraging digital technology to establish a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning infrastructure.

But the DAP, with deputy education minister Lim Hui Ying in the UG, remains muted on the issue.

What a let down by the DAP which is showing its “political eunuch” ways by the day.

No News Is Bad News reproduces below a news report posted by suspected CIA-backed political website Malaysia Chronicle:

LATEST FOUL-UP BY FADHLINA - ABRUPT 'OVERNIGHT' REVERSAL OF NAJIB REGIME'S OPTION FOR CHILDREN TO LEARN STEM IN ENGLISH - DUAL LANGUAGE PROGRAMME TURNED INTO NON-DLP CLASSES HALFWAY INTO NEW TERM

posted by politics now! on November 21, 2023

 

 

Written by  Saw Yee Fung

MOE urged to Reassess Overnight DLP Policy Shifts and Adhere to Tenets of Education 5.0

KUALA LUMPUR (Politics Now!) - In recent developments, a group of parents with children in Standard One have expressed their discontent with the abrupt changes in the Dual Language Programme (DLP) have been made to turn existing DLP classes overnight into non-DLP ones halfway into the new term — a move that has essentially removed the option for their children to learn STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in English.

First introduced in Budget 2016, DLP was designed to enhance English proficiency, increase employability, and contribute to the development of a more competitive workforce. The recent policy shift has thereby left parents questioning the government's commitment to the original goals of the DLP.

Sudden language transitions can be challenging even for adults, let alone for 7-year-old children who have been learning Mathematics and Science in English all this while. Prior to enrolling in the DLP, parents were required to provide consent, acknowledging the school's DLP status and granting approval for their children to be taught in English. As such, the hurried imposition of Bahasa Melayu (BM) as the medium of teaching not only breaches the original agreement between parents and school, but also presents a significant hurdle for young learners who are now required to adapt to an entirely new language medium.

Amidst prevailing criticisms, the Ministry of Education has conceded a breakdown in communication; nonetheless, it asserted that BM remains the primary language of instruction in all education institutions within the National Education System. While we recognise the importance of preserving the overall level of national language proficiency, these changes should not come at the expense of the fundamental goal of education to provide a high-quality learning experience that cultivates a more capable and competitive human capital for Malaysia.

In light of overwhelming parental concerns, we call upon the government to reevaluate its approach to DLP classes. MCA Youth believes that a comprehensive and transparent dialogue is long overdue between the government and stakeholders to ensure DLP evolves in a manner that truly benefits the students.

Instead of introducing additional barriers, the government must explore alternative solutions that align with the tenets of the Education 5.0 Framework; this entails a stronger focus on leveraging digital technology to establish a modern, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning infrastructure. Written by Saw Yee Fung, MCA Youth Secretary-General

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