My claim is the Malaysia's Education System is emphasizing too much on being academically successful.
Firstly, those who have done great in academics are usually well rewarded; on the other hand, those who have good soft skills or morals are not well rewarded. For example, someone who got straight A's will be rewarded a certificate and even prize money; whereas someone who have spent their time volunteering themselves teaching the refugee kids might not be even mentioned in school at all.
Secondly, during class time, teachers would only focus on the academic side of things, which includes making sure they have finished their homework and making sure they understand the things that are being taught. However, their emphasize was never to make sure the students behaving ethically in class.
Thirdly, scholarships are often rewarded to those who are academically good, but never to those who are really active in curricular activities but have poor grades.
However, some may say that there are non-academic related scholarships which is offered to students, like sports. I do acknowledge that the existence of these scholarships, but the amount of it is far too little to encourage people to spend time on to nurture a skill which is non-academic.
My conclusion is that Malaysian's education system is emphasizing too much on being academically successful, but have forgotten about other things which matters more than good grades, such as being compassionate and harmonious.
There is an urgent need for us to reflect and take action on the outdated education system in Malaysia and the incorrect ideology which worships the academicians but puts down the others. We cannot keep telling the fish is stupid, when they cannot climb up a tree. In other words, we cannot keep telling someone that is meant to do great at something else, that they are stupid because they cannot do certain things that might not be meant for them.
There needs to be a change.
