DARI NST
2011/06/07
THE teaching, learning and usage of the English language must not be made into an issue when it is done in the interest of our future generations and for the sake of our nation's progress.
What is disturbing is that some irrational people regard the teaching, learning and promotion of the English language as being unpatriotic.
As we strive to achieve Vision 2020, it is essential for us to adopt a practical and open-minded approach towards any language that can contribute to Malaysia's progress, while remaining firm and steadfast in ensuring that Bahasa Malaysia is the country's official and national language.
As a Malaysian, I am proud of Bahasa Malaysia, a language I use daily in communicating with others.
However, we must also accept the reality that knowledge of one language is insufficient in this age.
We need to have a command of other languages for progress and development, be it English, Mandarin or French.
We learn and use English as it is an international language for science, technology, business and commerce.
Malaysians should strive to be bilingual or even multilingual now that most Malaysians, particularly the younger generation, have mastered Bahasa Malaysia.
English is vital if Malaysians are not to be left behind. The ability to learn and use English or any other language should be seen as a progressive move to improve our knowledge and expertise as well as to enhance graduates' employment prospects.
Fear of the English language, which some regard as a legacy of British colonialism, is misplaced and needs to be rectified.
To overcome this, more needs to be done to convince parents and students, particularly those in the rural areas, about the importance of learning English as a tool for science, technology, business and commerce.
It is an indisputable fact that the command of the English language among our younger generation is poor and a matter of concern.
We must not regard the learning and mastery of the English language as a threat to our cultural or national identity. It is necessary for our economic survival. Mastering the English language is about rejuvenating the nation.
It is about preparing ourselves individually and collectively as a nation in finding our place in the global economy.
Promoting English would not jeopardise the importance and use of Bahasa Malaysia as our national and official language. It will not make us less nationalistic.
TAN SRI LEE LAM THYEKuala Lumpur
What is disturbing is that some irrational people regard the teaching, learning and promotion of the English language as being unpatriotic.
As we strive to achieve Vision 2020, it is essential for us to adopt a practical and open-minded approach towards any language that can contribute to Malaysia's progress, while remaining firm and steadfast in ensuring that Bahasa Malaysia is the country's official and national language.
As a Malaysian, I am proud of Bahasa Malaysia, a language I use daily in communicating with others.
However, we must also accept the reality that knowledge of one language is insufficient in this age.
We need to have a command of other languages for progress and development, be it English, Mandarin or French.
We learn and use English as it is an international language for science, technology, business and commerce.
Malaysians should strive to be bilingual or even multilingual now that most Malaysians, particularly the younger generation, have mastered Bahasa Malaysia.
English is vital if Malaysians are not to be left behind. The ability to learn and use English or any other language should be seen as a progressive move to improve our knowledge and expertise as well as to enhance graduates' employment prospects.
Fear of the English language, which some regard as a legacy of British colonialism, is misplaced and needs to be rectified.
To overcome this, more needs to be done to convince parents and students, particularly those in the rural areas, about the importance of learning English as a tool for science, technology, business and commerce.
It is an indisputable fact that the command of the English language among our younger generation is poor and a matter of concern.
We must not regard the learning and mastery of the English language as a threat to our cultural or national identity. It is necessary for our economic survival. Mastering the English language is about rejuvenating the nation.
It is about preparing ourselves individually and collectively as a nation in finding our place in the global economy.
Promoting English would not jeopardise the importance and use of Bahasa Malaysia as our national and official language. It will not make us less nationalistic.
TAN SRI LEE LAM THYEKuala Lumpur
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