The government has decided to scrap the PPSMI starting 2012. This means that starting 2012, Mathematics and Science will be taught in Bahasa Malayu back. I applauded the move. I believe that it is an excellent move by the government. I believe it is time for us to revert back the policies as it is proven to be ineffective. The policy has failed to improve student’s English but instead it has further increase the gap difference between students from rural and students from urban area. Furthermore, a research done by an independent body showed that the policy has decreased student’s interest towards the 2 subjects.
The government decision received mix opinion from the public. Some parties disagree with the abolishment of the policy while many others applauded the move. This is part and parcel of life. One can’t satisfy everyone. There are also quite a number of individuals who before this fought for the abolishment of PPSMI and now that the government has decided to abolish it, they are still unhappy. They wish for immediate abolishment. I understand their eagerness but I do believe that things have to be done systematically. Let us just wait until 2012. Furthermore, we have fought for 7 years and why can’t we just wait for another 3 more years.
To the government, thank you for listening to the grassroots!
