Teaching Science and Maths in English was the brainchild of former prime minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to improve students proficiency in the language. <br /> <br />The policy was implemented in all national schools but an alternative formula was reached for the vernacular Chinese schools as a compromise after strong protests from the community. <br /> <br />On the effectiveness of the policy, Hishammuddin said he has been getting mixed responses from parents in urban and rural areas. <br /> <br />"But at the end of the day, I feel that it revolves around the fear that it will affect the (usage of) Malay language (in schools)," said Education Minister Hishammuddin Hussein at a press conference, adding that vernacular schools have also rejected the policy. <br />More in Malaysiakini.com <br /> <br />Camera: Mohd Kamal Ishak <br />Editing: Indrani Kopal
