Matriculation

Ok, I was offered a matriculation studies worth only RM 220.00 at Penang. Why so far from Johor here? It is quite mindboggling as to why students from the tip of the end of Malaysia is offered to The Pearl of the Orient at the highest north. And we can't even reach the pearl actually, we onl arrive at the shell, because the centre is at Seberang Perai. A case of so near yet so far!! You must think I'm ungrateful and a *&^$@! for not appreciating what I got, but just having an opinion here!Matriculation is quite good, a shortcut and on top of the list for admission to public universities but note this: We can ONLY enter public unis. Unlike STPM which is highly recognised across the globe and u can use the results to study at UK, US, Singapore, anywhere!!! A-levels on the other hand is of...

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English For The Future

I am an 18 year old and I believe I have the responsibility to convey to the people what we students think on the recent debate of the implementation of English in Science and Mathematics.The debate of someone becoming less “Malaysian” when subjects are being taught in English is plain ridiculous. In fact, those who are fluent in English are the ones that are able to absorb knowledge quickly and help propel this nation towards development and modernisation. They are the ones that make this country proud in the eyes of the world when representing Malaysia in international forums and talks with other global leaders. In my opinion, these are the people who are far more “Malaysian” because they bring progress, pride and success to our shores. Not uncivilised monkeys who go to the streets. Not...

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