The Malaysian education dilemma: need for strong political will

Education plays a vital role in the future of a nation. Countries which have a quality education system which cater to the trends of the future tend to stand out.

However, considering the last few years of the Programme for International Student Assessment results, the fact that stands out is that Malaysia has not improved much and we are in the “average” category. There is a need for a government that is willing to take bold measures to reverse the downward spiralling of the education system. Perhaps the time has come to bring back English-medium schools with an emphasis on Bahasa Malaysia in the curriculum.

Another point to note is that education used to be based on books and lectures. Now, it is iPads, smartphones and laptops. This is more so especially after the Covid19 pandemic. Today, if you walk into a high-functioning classroom, you will see kids in groups. The working world wants people that can work together. This is the norm in successful countries.

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