AFTER reading the articles available online from www.thestar.com.my about making English compulsory in SPM exam, it struck me that this issue needs to be addressed with rational thinking as it could affect the future of Malaysian youths significantly.
I am a Malaysian and have lived abroad for many years due to my father’s work overseas. Currently, I am enrolled in a Masters in Pharmacy programme in the School of Pharmacy, University of London.
In my experience from studying and living abroad, I found the level of English in universities in Britain is high. So by objecting to make English as a “must pass” subject will definitely cause problems to our youths.
I completed the IB programme in a British international school in Thailand which has provided me a good foundation in the English language, However I find many of my cousins and friends in Malaysia have minimum level of English and I find it strange since English is taught from Year
One in primary schools until SPM level.
By making English a ‘must pass’ subject, it will definitely help those who wish to further their studies in the universities since courses are taught in English.
We Malaysians need to breach international “barrier” in whichever way possible in order to help develop our country, and English is the core link that will help us achieve this.
We need to be an international player to attract investments or help develop our tourism industry. Furthermore, local universities will gain more by having exposure internationally. Thus, by making English a “must pass” subject in SPM, it is the first step which will help shape our future.
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