MUCH has been said about checking the slide in the proficiency of English among our students. Proficiency has been consistently deteriorating and affirmative action, if any, has lacked focus, determination and a sincere will.
Education ministers have come and gone, and numerous master plans and policies have been introduced, most notably the Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics in English (better known by the Malay acronym PPSMI) and DLP (Dual Language Programme), to improve the standard of English.
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