While the 2023 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia Physics, Biology, Chemistry and Additional Mathematics results were better compared than in 2022 and 2021, more needs to be done to promote science, technology, engineering and mathematics subjects, especially with the rise of artificial intelligence , academics say.
She also said students should be exposed more to higher order thinking skills questions to improve their understanding, particularly in STEM subjects. "Universities need to conduct additional classes to teach these students laboratory skills, such as what is being done at Universiti Malaysia Terengganu with its 'STEM in Life' subject," said Prof Noraini.
This year's Physics and Additional Mathematics’ results dropped compared with 2017, while Biology and Chemistry saw marginal improvements in average grade.