SUNGKAI: The country is still lagging behind in good results for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.
Emphasising the importance of acquiring knowledge in STEM, he said concerted efforts were needed to move forward in the field.
He said the Education Ministry had acknowledged this fact when assessing students through various methods and surveys.
Najib said most students not only had the perception that the subjects were tough, but felt that these were not interesting enough for them to pursue further.
Such a perception, attitude and low …
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