MBMMBI

TO UPHOLD BAHASA MALAYSIA &

TO STRENGTHEN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE  

OBJECTIVE

This presentation is aimed at explaining the government’s decision in approving the Ministry of Education strategic proposal to uphold

Bahasa Malaysia(BM) and to strengthen the teaching and learning of the English Language

INTRODUCTION

  To strengthen the command of English, the ministry will improve on the existing curriculum and provide sufficient  and quality teachers and teaching materials.

THE DEFINITION OF MBMMBI

  To strengthen the English language means to enhance the command of the language as a compulsory language to be learned, the language of communication and of knowledge at the national and interesting levels.

THE OBJECTIVES OF MBMMBI

Proficiency in the English language is important because English is the international language of communication. Mastering the language enables the exploration of knowledge which is vital for one to

nationally and globally.

 

THE STATUS OF PPSMI IMPLEMENTATION

The results of the UPSR, PMR and SPM examinations showed that the achievement of students in BM was much higher than in English irrespective of whether the students were in the urban or the rural areas. The results showed that students would do better if Science and Mathematics were taught in BM

The results of the UPSR examination in Science and Mathematics in National schools showed a deterioration in the achievement of the ABC grades for the first batch who went through the full PPSMI in primary schools

  Based on these observations, the government is convinced that Science and Mathematics need to be taught in a language easily understood by students

BENEFITS OF ABOLITION OF PPSMI

Produce Malaysians in BM and English in all aspects of communication be in their daily conversations, when conducting official matters  and seeking knowledge or in their respective careers.

Create a nation of 1Malaysia whose citizens possesses strong personal resilience and are progressive , dynamic, and competitive at the international level.

CONCLUSION

  With this decision, the government is taking a new approach in the teaching of Science, Mathematics, English and Bahasa Malaysia. The government believes this can uphold Bahasa Malaysia, strengthen the command of the English language, and boost students capability in mastering Science and Mathematics which are vital for the nation’s future

RESOURCES: FROM KPM, MALAYSIA