And here... we... go!! Again...

[Anwar, however, conceded that it was important to master English and agreed that there should be constructive steps taken to improve the usage and understanding of the language.

“But how we do it should be decided by educationists and with consideration towards the national education policy.

“This includes not forcing our children to pass English as a compulsory subject in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as this will result in many students, especially in rural areas, to fail,” added Anwar.]

Retrieved from The Star Online on 29th June 2009

Here we go again.

Just weeks ago, I shared about the importance of English Language, and here is a politician, who is supporting the idea that English is NOT a "must pass" subject. Whatever for?

Just to get people to vote for him?

In all due respect Mr. Anwar, English is a MUST PASS subject. The heck it matters if it's in the rural area, where perhaps the people there might not have enough money to send their kids to school. Why use the rural people as an excuse? What about those from the urban areas? Tell me you don't mean that they don't have to pass either. Best thing is, we've got to PASS BM, a language that's only used in MALAYSIA HELLO. And you're supporting the idea that an international language should not be a "must-pass". What's wrong with you? And by the way, please tell me you passed English.

Also, just like what a friend has said before, if tourists come to our country, and finds out that we speak broken English, what would they think of us? Dude, these people are bound to ask for directions, make enquiries, and you want to speak broken English with them? Gracious me, get out of here man. "Tau tak "spoiling the image of our country?" Padan muka tau". And goodness, you ain't going to speak BM with them. That's a definite "NO NO". I so PROMISE YOU, they are NOT going to UNDERSTAND.A.DAMN.WORD. you say in that language.

So please, English a not "must-pass" subject? Think again.

-eNd-