Regaining the Right to Enjoy Education

By Dr. Beh May Ting

August 2024 FEATURE
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THE RECENT ISSUE of candidates failing to attend national examinations has sparked significant debate. 10,160 out of the 383,685 registered candidates for SPM 2023—or 2.64% of them—did not show up for the exam.Coming from a background that prioritises academic achievement, I recognise that education is a basic necessity and higher education a privilege. But, while it is widely understood that education is the key to opening doors, the questions remain: which doors, exactly, and who decides their placement?Malaysia’s education system...

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Dr. Beh May Ting

is an urban anthropologist and a senior analyst in Penang Institute. She draws professional and personal inspirations from the finer things in life.

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