Use English!

I am dismayed about the quality of our education, which is not commensurate with the high cost spent on school fees. It is way below our expectations if we compare our graduates with those who studied overseas, especially concerning the mastery of English.

The teachers' demonstrations should not go on and on. The important thing is to use English as a medium in schools so that we can compete with graduates from abroad.

It is important to know that each form of employment requires knowledge of English, for office work and correspondence, even for agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Government officials, speakers, writers and observers use a lot of English.

I think it will be beneficial to have TV films in English like in Singapore. It will help our graduates to find employment if they are accustomed to English. Take pity on our students who are kept ignorant.

MOH. JOHAN

Jakarta