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The Importance of English Language in Malaysia
The Importance of English Language in Malaysia
Introductions.. 1
a) In Educations 1
b) Socially 2
c) Economically.. 3
Conclusions. 3
References 4
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INTRODUCTIONS
For the teacher, the knowledge in English is very important either they are
English teacher or none. In 1991, the former Prime Minister,Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad
made a press statement highlighting his concerns regarding the poor results the national
English language examinations which was given at the end of secondary school. He was
perturbed that Malaysia might not only lose its economic competitiveness but also find it
hard to progress in the industrial and technical fields if its works was not competent in
English. So that,since year 2003,subject mathematics and science were began to teach in
English language for year one,form one,form four and form six student. So, all that
subject teachers had changed their mind and realize the importance of English language
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in educations. To improve their teaching way in English,they attend a few courses that are
organized by the Educations Department.
Besides that,the knowledge in English also helps to easily done many deal
without others peoples support especially in the city area. For example,we can find a new
place in this area if we have a good communications in English because most the people
in city are very good in talking English. On the others hand,dealing in banking is also
very easy if we have some knowledge in English because most of the instructions in bank
are in English especially when we use the ATM machine. Moreover,in entertainment also
English is very important. This is because a lot of entertainment in Malaysia such as
movies,songs,storybooks and many more are English language. Therefore,one reason the
people in Malysia give for learning English is to understand songs,movies and books.
Therefore,it is very important we have the knowledge in English to make easier our
social life.
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Economically, English is also very important especially when we want to
do business with the person in other country. This is because English is the batter
language to use when communicates or discuss about our business to the foreigner.
Therefore,it is making easy to sell our local product to them and stabilize our economic.
According to the Ministry of Trade and Industrial,Datuk Seri Rafidah Aziz,our business
now days with the others country is increased compare than in year 70s. One of the
reasons for this situations is the communications between the business person is very
well. So,she also advice for the person who interested in business and want to do business
with the other country,will prepare themselves with a good English Communication.
In tourism,the English language is also playing the main role because most
of the tourists are from outside the South-est Asia which is use English as a common
language in their daily life. Therefore,that our Malaysian Police Department gives special
allowance to the police officers who have good communication in English. Besides
that,the Malaysian Government is also deducting tax in 1995s budget for the sector that
is related to the tourism. This mean the sector must do a few ways to encourage a lot of
foreigner to our country. One of the ways is the tourist guide must be well in
communication in English.
CONCLUSION
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REFERENCES
8.. Teach English The Right Way, The Sun,Tuesday March 6,2007. Kuala Lumpur.
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