Political Issues and Challenges in Education (PART 1)

What does MEB stand for?

• Malaysia Education Blueprint

• Malaysian Education Blueprint

• Malaysian Educational Blueprint

• Malaysia Educational Blueprint

When was Singapore's Bilingual Policy implemented?

• 1999

• 1969

• 1966

• 1959

How does NFF operate?

• NFF funds under a per pupil basis

• NFF uses taxes according to the area

• NFF collects money only from the high income people

•  NFF does not exist

How much is distributed in Bantuan Awal Persekolahan (BAP)

• RM100

• RM150

• RM500

• RM200

How many targets that encompass many different aspects of education from the SGD 4?

• 10

• 5

• 11

• 12

Which of the following is not one of the collaborative efforts in Malaysia?

• Sustainable School Environmental Award program (SLAAS)

• 1. Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)

• Trends in Math and Science Study (TIMSS)

• Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)

Why are the laws, regulations and Act in Malaysia not effective to protect the educational rights of children with disabilities?

• Only provides for children with visual and hearing impairments.

• Disallow SNS enrollment into mainstream schools.

• Longer period of Special Education programme.

• Lack of enforcement provisions, and punishment for violating the laws/regulations/Act

Why are SNS unable to receive early intervention before starting formal education in schools?

• Education system and content fail to recognize Orang Asli's background, culture, and native language.

• Far distance to commute from SNS's houses to the nearest schools that offer Special Education Integration Programme.

• Waiting period for the diagnosis, intervention, and placement of SNS in Malaysia takes more than six months.

• Schools lack disabled-friendly facilities such as lifts, handicapped toilets, railings and ramps.