KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein is puzzled why only now, after six years, is the policy of teaching of Science and Mathematics in English being demonised.

"Why is there a police report six years later... only after six years it (the policy) is being questioned on a constitutional basis, only after six years they have a gathering?" he asked.

Hishammuddin was commenting on the demonstration and handing over of a memorandum protesting against the use of English in the teaching of Science and Mathematics in schools at Istana Negara yesterday.

"This is more so when whatever decisions to be adopted can only be implemented next year with Year One students."

Speaking after attending a meeting between the Umno Management Committee and the Kedah Umno Liaison Committee here yesterday, he said the people should take a breather and look at the situation in the country and ask themselves who raised these issues and why.

Hishammuddin stressed that the views of all parties had been obtained during various meetings and round-table discussions.

"I believe these views are being looked at and are taken into account."