Monday, April 09, 2007
MAJULAH SINGAPURA, LEARN WHAT IT MEANS
The Straits Times Monday, April 9 2007
Like Chinese which is used quite popular in some countries in South-East Asia, knowing some Malay also help youth relate better to Malay friends and the older folks. For some Singaporean students, they may feel embarrassing when walking out with their Malay friends without understanding what their friends talking in Malay. I think the Government has done its very good job when putting mother tongues in schools in recent years, especially Malay will be taught in all primary schools and two-thirds of secondary schools by 2012. So, the student will clearly understand the beautiful national anthem which they sing everyday. A future where all Singaporeans can speak Malay? Boleh!
Like Chinese which is used quite popular in some countries in South-East Asia, knowing some Malay also help youth relate better to Malay friends and the older folks. For some Singaporean students, they may feel embarrassing when walking out with their Malay friends without understanding what their friends talking in Malay. I think the Government has done its very good job when putting mother tongues in schools in recent years, especially Malay will be taught in all primary schools and two-thirds of secondary schools by 2012. So, the student will clearly understand the beautiful national anthem which they sing everyday. A future where all Singaporeans can speak Malay? Boleh!
# posted by Jackson @ 7:48:00 PM 
