Summary based on:
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behind the project
-Practical problems
-Cultural issues
-benefit to Singapore
-Reasons for continuing programme
-Practical problems
-Cultural issues
-benefit to Singapore
-Reasons for continuing programme
By the 1970s, Malaysia phased out English-medium
teaching as a move to boost the Malay identity and reducing the influence of
their colonial past. However, naionalist and authoritarian Prime MInister Dr
Mahathir argued that Malaysians need to be proficient in the
language of trade and technology to compete with nations in the region. In the
current situation, due to the inadequacy of educators to conduct Maths and
Science classes in English, the Malaysian government decided to abolish the six-year
long plan. It was found that majority of teachers do not teach the class entirely in
English, especially in rural areas where Bahasa Malay is preferred. In
addition, students' academic achievement showed a slight decline in results for
the national exams. The education minister pointed out that instead of English
as a medium of instruction, focus would be shifted towards increasing number of
hours for English language lessons. Though many oppose the decision, having
competent English teachers is a major concern as well. Many expressed their
views that Malaysia will fall short to close neighbor Singapore. Being an
English-speaking city state, Singapore is a fine example on the use of the
global language for economic success.
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...to boost the Malay identity and reducing(wf) the influence...
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focus would be shifted towards increasing (^) number of hours(red) for(red) English language lessons...
fall short to (rephrase).