WHILE Malaysia has made significant strides in modernising its academic institutions in the decades since independence, the hallmarks of colonial practices remain evident, raising questions about their impact on contemporary education.
One of the most pervasive colonial legacies is the Eurocentric focus of the curriculum. The prioritisation of Western theories over local knowledge systems limits the understanding of Malaysia’s rich history, culture, and socio-economic realities.
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