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Speaking as a 2007 SPM graduate, the first batch who experienced the Malay-English switch back in Form 1, I honestly think that this decision is a big mistake. Being taught in English was one of the best things that happened to me.
I came to Malaysia in 1997 from New Zealand. Picture this: a tiny me, with a kiwi accent. I was picked on at school, and speaking Malay was difficult to me. But I survived. And the only way that was possible was thanks to my friends who would translate everything taught to me that I couldn't understand, back to English.
In UPSR, I got 4A's and 1B.
In Form 1, when the new syllabus began, I finally was able to excel. And guess what, my friends didn't have any problems too. My batch of friends took the transitition like a breeze. And mind you, these were not only the non-malay's. The Malay's found it easy too. (Not trying to be racist here, but I think you get my point)
I left for Shanghai in Form 3, and returned back to Malaysia in mid Form 4. Thanks to the Science subjects taught in English, I was able to return back to Malaysian syllabus with no difficulties. Had it been in Malay, my parents would probably make me go to an international school, or stay on in Shanghai.
The Government does not realize what a big mistake they're making. Malaysia's future is in jeapordy with this transition. And us, its citizens are beginning to feel more and more, like guinea pigs.
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