STEM enrolment hits 50.83% for 2024, up from 41.84% in 2019, says Education Ministry

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STEM enrolment hits 50.83% for 2024, up from 41.84% in 2019, says Education Ministry
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KUALA LUMPUR: Some 50.83% students enrolled for science, technology, engineering and mathematics streams in 2024, the Dewan Rakyat was told.

The ministry also pointed out that 47% of students enrolled for STEM subjects in 2020 with the number dropping to 40.95% in 2021 and 40.94% in 2022.The Ministry said they also identified several challenges in achieving the 60:40 target ratio for STEM students based on engagements with various stakeholders.

“There is also low awareness and motivation among students and parents towards the advantages and opportunities offered by STEM professions. It added that findings from the Malaysia Education Development Plan 2013-2025 also reported low awareness on STEM, the perception that STEM subjects are difficult, a packed curriculum, inconsistent teaching quality and learning, as well as insufficient and aged infrastructure.This includes implementing updated learning approaches and strengthening the curriculum towards inquiry based learning, projects, problem solving and disciplines which comprise high level thinking skills.

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