Overhaul our public examination system

From: New Straits Times | Date: November 10, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Tan Eng Bee
New Straits Times
11-10-2004
Overhaul our public examination system
Byline: Tan Eng Bee
Edition: Main/Lifestyle; 2*
Section: Letters
Type: Letter

THE alleged leaks of examination questions right from the UPSR to STPM raise serious doubts about our public examinations.

Unless there is a revamp of the public examination system, from setting the questions to marking the scripts, the negative perceptions will remain.
We have to admit we have lost a certain degree of faith in our education system.

A revamp would help to win back that confidence. It should not be delayed.

We have had a ...

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