Science and Mathematics medium Policy?

The Policy in schools using Mandarin as a medium of instruction

Circular 12/2002 outlines the policy with regard to schools, which use Mandarin as a medium of
instruction. The policy states that beginning in 2003, 180 minutes will be allocated for the teaching of Mathematics. Out of the 180 minutes, 90 minutes would be taught in English and 90 minutes would be taught in Mandarin.

Where Science is concerned, 300 minutes has been allocated to teach Science in the primary school. Out of this 180 minutes would be taught using Mandarin and the 120 minuteswould be taught in English. This would be in effect till year 3 of the primary school i.e.

2005. The proportion of time to be allocated in years Four to Six is to be decided later.
Examinations From 2003 till 2007, the examination paper for science and Mathematics would be offered in both Mandarin and English. Students can answer questions using Mandarin or in English or they can answer questions using both Languages. The Language that is to be used for the UPSR paper in 2008 will be decided later.