The cabinet has decided to do away with teaching of science and mathematics in English. It will revert to Bahasa Malaysia and vernacular languages to teach the two subjects

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English newspapers

New Straits Times and Star headlined the reversal of the PPSMI policy to teach and Mathematics and Science in English.

The two subjects will now be taught in Bahasa Malaysia and vernacular languages effective 2012.

In introducing a 'New Deal for the Malaysian Education System', Deputy Prime Minister and Education Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said Bahasa Malaysia would be empowered and English strengthened.

Malay newspapers

Utusan Malaysia and Berita Harian also led with Muhyiddin Yassin announcing the scrapping of the PPSMI policy.

Tamil newspapers

Tamil Nesan led with Penang MIC leader K Subbaiyah challenging Penang Deputy Chief Minister II P Ramasamy to quit his post if he can prove the latter had done nothing in the interest of the residents of the Kampung Buah Pala land crisis.

Malaysia Nanban

and Makkal Osai also led with the PPSMI policy switch, from English to mother tongue languages to teach Maths and Science.

Chinese newspapers

Sin Chew Daily, Oriental Daily News, Nanyang Siang Pau and China Press led with the Education Ministry's announcement to abolish the use of English in the teaching of Mathematics and Science beginning 2012.

Editorial

New Straits Times said ending the teaching of Mathematics and Science in English was timely, but emphasised it was still important to study English.

Utusan Malaysia opined that the decision to shelve PPSMI was in best interest of Malays and their future.

Berita Harian said that the usage of an easily understood language to teach Maths and Science would greatly assist in the learning process.

Tamil Nesan praised the move to do away with the PPSMI policy.

Makkal Osai commented on Burma’s reluctance to heed to a United Nation’s campaign to release Burmese democracy icon, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Malaysia Nanban endorsed MIC information chief M Saravanan’s call to MIC youth leaders to be proactive if they want to see a stronger party.

Sin Chew Daily urged the Education Ministry to use innovative and creative methods to teach students to learn English, Science and Mathematics.

Oriental Daily News advised Kedah Pakatan Rakyat to accelerate the formation of a state level taskforce to ensure the coalition can administer the state smoothly.

Nanyang Siang Pau called upon the Education Ministry to put into effect the measures to improve the standard of English among students as soon as possible.

China Press urged the Education Ministry to consider opinions from scholars and professional education organisations before making any decisions that will affect the future development of Malaysia.