Issues and

Challenges in Present
Education
By:
Hironisa Binti Abdul Karim
Norlizza Binti Ismail

National Integration

A process as well as a goal by which all the people inhabiting

in a particular territory irrespective of their religious, ethnic
and linguistic differences, on the basis of certain shared
traditions, experiences, common history and values strive to
live together forever with honor and dignity. (Vyas, 1993)
The tragedy of 13th May 1969 was an evidence of prejudices
and conflicts among the ethnic groups.
Given awareness on the importance of bringing about National Integration
in the country.
Bridging the gaps of the socioeconomic between multi-ethnic groups
Create harmony and unity in the nation
Govt. introduce policies such as The New Economy Policy, National
Education Policy and National Cultural Policy
Those policies enhance the declaration of Rukun Negara-National Ideology
of Malaysia

Student Integration Plan for

Unity (RIMUP)
1.

Democratization of
Education

Refers to the equality of access and opportunities that

involves allocation of massive financial and materials
resources; development of policies design to reduce
social and economic inequalities; to reduce the costs
of school attendance such as fees and costs of
materials; and the development of relevant curriculum
and devising of appropriate selection procedures for
higher level educational opportunities. (Kiyau, 1981)
Democratization of education means opportunities
provided for everyone to be successful in education
and using education as a main tool to be successful in
life and to enjoy better quality of life, (Dewey, 1966)

Free compulsory quality education for all

primary and secondary students.
Disable students are also taught based on the
same system and curriculum as the normal
students.
Implementation of vernacular schools (SJKC,
SJKT), technical schools, boarding schools,
religious schools and special education
schools.
Tertiary level students (further study) online
education; private college and universities
Multiple programmes- Education Assistance
Scheme, Textbook Loan Scheme and Food
Supplement Plan (low income students)