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Malaysia's bilingual policy has experienced numerous policy shifts. The initial goal was to foster national identity through Malay-medium education, but concerns about English proficiency led to various experiments, such as teaching Math and Science in English, then switching back. The inconsistencies have confused students and teachers, undermining curriculum continuity.
The recent move in Sarawak to mandate English for Math and Science in all schools exemplifies regional variation. While private and international schools predominantly teach these subjects in English, nationwide, the adoption remains patchy, hampered by policy flip-flops and political resistance.