The magic of ignorance - English a false prophet

[R. A. Stegemann]

So, why cannot people in the rural areas study math and science? Would
it not make more sense to devote scare government resources to the
study of math and science in rural areas, rather than having everyone
chasing after a false pot of gold at the end of a universal English
language rainbow? Just what percent of all Malaysians belong to
Malaysia's elite, anyway.

Hamo

p.s. I am happy to see that you survived the tsunami.

On 13 Jan 2005, at 00:19, Saran wrote:

> Exactly!  This is an issue that is being discussed in Malaysia - the
> reinstitution of English as medium of instruction for science and
> technology is criticised as widening the gap between the urban and
> rural peoples.  But will the rural folk accept the use of Malay as
> medium of instruction when the rest of the country goes ahead with
> English?  This is a dilemma but the phrase "Do you think it is
> possible to convince people of this "erroneous premise"" sums it up
> well.
>
> Saran