Educational Policy in Malaysia

Educational Policy in Malaysia INTRODUCTION Malaysia is one of the world's fastest growing economic regions, a rapidly growing nation in the heart of South East Asia. Within a span of two decades, it has succeeded in bringing about socioeconomic transformation of the society; from its architecture to its lifestyle, the Malaysian character speaks of a comfortable coexistence of its ethnic, cultural as well as religious diversity that continues to be a part of this country's …

…social and political stability of the country, which is on the way of establishing itself as fully industrialized country in the 21st century. Though the country is presently undergoing an economic slowdown, the government sees its success in education of the population and therefore allocates financial support accordingly; more and more classes and schools are built, more institutions of higher learning are expanding themselves due to the high demand which is increasing throughout the country.