The document argues against teaching math and science in the Malay language in Malaysia. It provides three main reasons: 1) English is the primary language of scientific research and literature globally, so using English allows students access to the latest findings and developments in these fields of study. 2) Teaching math and science exclusively in Malay may improve subject comprehension but will limit the development of critical thinking skills that come from learning in English. 3) Proficiency in English is important for Malaysians to stay competitive internationally and have opportunities in universities and careers that require understanding of English-language materials and global issues.

1. ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY:Don't teach maths and science in English
I strongly agree if science and mathematics are teach in English because each of
us must be given an equal chance to taste the best education in this country. Each of
the students has the right to enjoy the best knowledge. However, we have to change
our mindset first. We must understand that getting an “A” does not guarantee success
as positive characters can greatly affect a person’s achievements in life. If we teach
both subjects in Malay, they may understand the subject.
However, their critical thinking skills will be reduced as they are so comfortable
with the first language that the absence of English language will keep the mind idle. An
idle mind cannot breed thinkers in our country. The saddest part is the subjects are
taught in English in universities locally and globally. The worst part is the vacancies for
critical jobs in the government sector are rather very limited.
Who controls the findings of many things in this world?
Malaysians?Singaporeans?Australians?Americans?Europeans? We have to answer
these questions before we make any decision before we start teaching Math and
Science in Malay. I bet you know the answer. These findings are basically written in
English. If we use English to teach Science, we can equip our students with a lot of
latest findings as long as Science is concerned.
I believe that Malay Language is a language that is meant to unite us while
English is a language that helps us to stay relevant, competitive, rational, critical,
important, intelligent, positivein order to survive successfully in this world if we were to
consider this world as our stage. We don’t have a choice but to like things that we
dislike in order to create a versatile human capital.
Based on my own experiences, English is language that helps me to stay ahead
of others as the ability to use this language helps me to understand the chronology of
many important events that happen yesterday, today and events that may happen in the
future.

2. Most of the reading materials are written in English. As a future teacher, I also
want to use new strategies to teach English, I can look for the information easily online.
However, if I can’t speak and write good English, my teaching strategy will remain
stagnant, irrelevant, backdated, traditional, boring and others. Having the ability to use
the language effectively helps each of us to be more independent and knowledgeable.
It is not wrong to love our language. However, we have to be realistic about how
the world looks at us. We must know where we stand in this world. We must know our
ranking. If we believe that we have given so much to this world, I don’t mind if Math and
Science are taught in Malay. However, if we believe that we have not shared enough
with the rest of the world and we believe that we are still a student who has to learn a
lot, then Math and Science should be taught in English.