Do we have the wrong Education Minister?
Published on: Sunday, May 04, 2025
Published on: Sun, May 04, 2025 Text Size: IT is appalling that we have an Education Minister who while admitting English is important, puts obstacles when parents demand that their children need Dual Language Policy classes, as a constitutional right. Not too long ago she condoned the cos play of pupils pretending to be Gaza war victims, thus radicalising them. Now she wants to introduce Asean languages as elective subjects, when what we want our children to excel in are just Bahasa and English. Many wonder why Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar continues to keep her in that very important portfolio. What we are told is that her late dad was Anwar's inspiration. If so, he is placing personal interests above the nation's. What we need is a progressive Education Minister who can make sure that if there are no jobs for our children in Malaysia, they can make a living in other countries. I fear generations to come may not be able to find jobs both at home and abroad, all because of a politicised Education Ministry and its flawed policies and vision. Sabah had better emulate Sarawak on education or lose our support. Promote use of English and Bahasa both as medium of instruction and communication at official level, in the spirit of MA63. The State Government cannot ignore the call for education autonomy, following the amendment to the Federal Constitution reverting the status of Sabah and Sarawak to that of equal partners. Pro-Sabahans The views expressed here are the views of the writer and do not necessarily reflect those of the Daily Express. If you have something to share, write to us at: [email protected]
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