S. Korea emulating Malaysia by teaching Maths and Science in English

Sat Jun 13 20:37:03 UTC 2009

Malaysia Star

Many countries have found the debate over the teaching of Science and Mathematics in English "amusing", an education group said.

Malaysian English Language Teaching Association (Melta) said one example was South Korea which had emulated Malaysia's move to teach Science and Mathematics in English.

"They have found the recent developments over the issue rather amusing as there are statements made here which make it sound like Malaysia is trying to take a step back," said Melta president Dr S. Ganakumaran.

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