English as compulsory SPM pass subject?

Should English be made a compulsory passing subject in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia? This is the question thrown to the public by Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin who wants to know if it should be done by the government.

Muhyiddin, who is also the Deputy Prime Minister, said he was surprised that English is not made a compulsory passing subject in SPM, despite the language being declared as the second language of the country.

He said it is also disturbing that grammar was not being emphasised in schools but rather its communicative aspects.

“I want to ask the public can we introduce grammar and make English compulsory to pass SPM. We want feedback,” he said in his speech before launching the Kirkby College Alumni Association inaugural general meeting today.

“I did not make any decision on it. I want to give a chance to the people to give their views. I will deliberate it in the ministry,” he added.
Muhyiddin said the reason why English was not made a compulsory passing subject before was because it was thought that it would affect students from rural areas.

“Until now, we don’t have to pass English to get a SPM certificate. It’s not compulsory to pass English, let alone score credit or distinction,” he said.

Those who wish to give their feedback on the matter, can contact the ministry at 03-8884 6000 or visit the ministry’s website at www.moe.gov.my.

sources from : nst

hello....I'm back....as the title above, what you guys thinks about the fact that given by our deputy prime minister??? should be or shouldn't...

this is the interesting topic that should get attention to all society in this country...for me...even though I'm not good enough in this subject, but i think ...it can be the good idea...if it can proceed successfully...

the reason ...erm... as second language in our country...it is important to make sure people can be able to speak in this language...why???we should have the new generation that able to do anything for their country..the evolution or changes in the global will effect our country...this language will make people comfortable in communicate with people in other country in any way that can contribute to the establishment good relationship with both or more country...

why english is important???? i believe people nowadays knows and can predict the answer....so...if you guys ask me, i totally agreed with the goverment that english should be the compulsary SPM pass subject...

may be it hard...but belief it...it can make the good impact to our next generation...so, learn now...get the best result in future...