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Malaysians are multilinguals if not bilinguals. This is because Malaysia has been a nation of immigrants from time immemorial. So, it is not suprising that code- switching is a common phenomenon in Malaysia. The former Prime Minister of Malaysia, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad announced that science and mathematics would be taught in English not only at tertiary levels but also at the first year of schooling. The science and mathematics subjects were taught in English in the year 2003 at primary level. The new programme covered all schools throughout Malaysia. The Malay language is used as a medium of instruction in national schools, whereas in the national-type schools a vernacular language is used as a medium of instruction. The Deputy Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak has stressed on the importance of mastering English in the globalised world. “If not, we will be jaguh kampong, and not a hero in the international arena, he said in his speech at the closing of the Johor Umno Convention”. (Star 7 th November 2006) The Deputy Prime Minister also stated that, “Now we, provide some flexibility by using Bahasa Melayu and English in teaching Science and maths, so lessons are not entirely in English.” (Star 7 th November 2006) The researcher feels that code-switching is a universal phenomenon and we cannot go against the world trend. Poor English skills are better than no English skills, after all the students are learning a foreign language and not nuclear science or brain surgery. 2
Jacobson and Safiah (1987) stated that this gradual transition to Bahasa Melayu as the medium of instruction in schools has brought about a situation where Malay students are no longer as proficient in English as the earlier generation who received their education in English. To understand code-switching in a multilingual and complex society, it is pertinent that we understand the historical background of the educational system in Malaysia. 1.1 Background Information of Research The researcher conducted the research among two bilingual educators teaching the science subject in a tution centre in Bandar Country Homes Rawang. Since it is a micro study, it is necessary to understand the background of the education system in Malaysia. 1.1.1 History of Education in Malaysia. History has played an important role in shaping our educational system. It is more convenient to say that three different periods have influenced our educational system: i. Pre-British before (1824) ii. During the British rule iii. After Independence iv. Present educational system The Pre- British period starts before 1824. The Malaysian educational system has a humble beginning; education was generally informal and the main objective was to teach Quran reading, because the society emphasised good behaviour. Martial arts 3
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