Sex Education in Malaysia

Personally, I think sex education should be made compulsory in schools if government and parents are serious in protecting youngsters’ well being. First, implementation of sex education in school will avoid misconception and curiosity of youngster on the topic sex. Malaysia, known as a conservative Asian country is less open to discuss things like sex. Always, parents are embarrassed to impart the knowledge to their children. As a result, kids will find their own ways to learn about the subject, commonly through internet or peers, which are unreliable sources. The growing curiosity and misconception on sex will lead them to wrongdoing. Therefore, youth should be given accurate and detailed information in school so that they can behave wisely. Second, sex education will bring awareness on sex-related social ills to youngster. Sexual crimes like internet pornography, incest, pre-marital sex, rape, abortion, infanticide, sexual abuse and harassment and paedophilia would be dealt in the class. Students will be taught the consequences of these crimes and learn to protect themselves. In the long term, it hopes to drive down the number of sex crimes. Last but not least, sex education can prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD). Responsibility on sexual behavior and safe sex would be highlighted in class. Youngsters will learn to take precaution to protect themselves from being infected by the epidemic. In conclusion, sex is a subject that needs to be discussed, not a taboo. I think Malaysia needs to go ahead with sex education on condition that it is approached properly and is implemented correctly.