STEM or Science Streams at Schools: We can tell the story, talk about the philosophy of STEM and condemn the government policy BUT if the implementation is not right we only can dream and talk. We must have the strong commitment with high knowledge and skills of the teachers. Teachers must be trained a specific subjects and topics on teaching of science, not just the theory but the practicals and innovation in teaching approaches.We need to do it now!!!

https://www.nst.com.my/opinion/columnists/2017/08/270000/why-do-kids-avoid-stem-route

The Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025 aims at, among others, improving the learning and teaching process of science and mathematics-related subjects to get more students to enrol in science streams.

Despite having the 60:40 ratio target of having more students to enrol in science streams since the 1960s, the government has not been able to achieve it.

The Education Ministry (MOE) must, without any further delay, revamp the way teachers teach 
science and mathematics in schools.

It must focus on developing the students’ higher order thinking skills, encourage project-based systems and the use of ICT-based games to make learning fun.

There should be more hours allotted to science subjects so that teachers can carry out inquiry-based science approaches.

The MOE should also give schools greater autonomy in choosing textbooks and in implementing the science curriculum.

Last but not least, STEM teachers should be given access to continuous professional development on delivery methods to encourage inquiry thinking.