Let us, for a moment, step away from emotion and approach this issue with sincerity. Recently, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim voiced concern over the state of Malaysia s education system, a critique that swiftly drew attention from educators, parents and policymakers alike. The Prime Minister is right. Our schools bear old and deep wounds: [...]
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