Critical decline of interest in science in M'sia

While religious passions are on the rise in Malaysia in recent years, it has also been observed that the interest in science 'among youths has declined to a critical level. Last year, 'the increasing 'fascination' with ''ghost' among a segment of the Malaysian society also caused several concerned observers, including ex'-PM Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, to highlight the phenomenon in the media for open and public discourse. How would these social trends impact on the objective and/or efforts of' transforming the country into a modern and progressive society 'is an interesting question worth further, wider and deeper explorations.