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Dual Language Programme (DLP) in Malaysia

The Dual Language Programme (DLP) is a voluntary government initiative in Malaysia to strengthen English language skills while maintaining proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia. It was introduced in 300 primary and secondary schools in 2016 to enable students to compete globally and increase career opportunities by teaching subjects like science, math, and IT in English. Schools must have adequate resources and support from teachers, parents, and principals to implement the program, and students' Bahasa Malaysia performance must meet or exceed national averages. The DLP aims to provide high quality international education and ensure proficiency in both languages according to Malaysia's education blueprint.

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Dual Language Programme (DLP) in Malaysia

The Dual Language Programme (DLP) is a voluntary government initiative in Malaysia to strengthen English language skills while maintaining proficiency in Bahasa Malaysia. It was introduced in 300 primary and secondary schools in 2016 to enable students to compete globally and increase career opportunities by teaching subjects like science, math, and IT in English. Schools must have adequate resources and support from teachers, parents, and principals to implement the program, and students' Bahasa Malaysia performance must meet or exceed national averages. The DLP aims to provide high quality international education and ensure proficiency in both languages according to Malaysia's education blueprint.

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Dual Language Programme (DLP) In Malaysia.

1. What is Dual Language Programme (DLP)?


 The DLP is a programme under the government’s initiative to ‘Empower Bahasa Malaysia
and Strengthen English Language’ policy.
 The programme is voluntary, meaning that schools may request to implement or decline
its implementation in the school.
 The programme has been initiated in primary and secondary schools beginning in January
2016 consisting of 300 schools (Primary & Secondary) at that time.

2. Purpose of DLP:
 Enabling students to have the access and exploration of knowledge in order to compete
globally and to increase the marketability of the students in the working field.
 Increasing students’ contact hours to English language, which indirectly enriches their
language skills.
 Assisting and capturing students’ enthusiasm of STEM education in tertiary level.

3. Requirements to Implement DLP at School.


 The schools must have adequate resources (Textbook, teaching aids, materials and
learning support).
 Principal/Headmaster and teachers are willing to implement DLP.
 Demand and support from parents.
 School achievement in Malay Language must be equal or better than the national
average.

4. How DLP is Implemented in Schools:


 Under DLP, several subjects are taught in English. These subjects are:
 Science
 Mathematic
 Information Technology and Communication (ICT)
 Design and Technology.

5. DLP in Malaysian Education Blueprint:


 Shift 1: Provide equal access of quality education of an international standard.
 Shift 2: Ensure every child is proficient in Bahasa Malaysia and English Language.

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