The Star Online:
While promoting students to take a less popular subject is not necessary a bad thing, the argument that SPM Sesusasteraan Cina is easier than SPM Bahasa Cina because you just need to "study several books" is not only less convincing but also problematic.
Chinese students are encouraged to take the SPM Chinese Literature papers, which is deemed easier to score compared to the Chinese Language subject.The SPM A+ mentality, reinforced by Malaysia Deputy Education Minister.
Deputy Education Minister II Chong Sin Woon (pic) said Chinese Literature was not popular among the students due to the lack of attention given to the subject.
However, he considered the subject an easier one to score A+ because students only have to study several books.
While promoting students to take a less popular subject is not necessary a bad thing, the argument that SPM Sesusasteraan Cina is easier than SPM Bahasa Cina because you just need to "study several books" is not only less convincing but also problematic.