My daughter is sitting for her O levels this year. Yes another one. Yes another stressful year. So she had to attend a workshop for her MT. She mentioned that she was advised by her teachers to NOT...yes NOT watch SURIA channel.
WHY?
According to her Malay teacher, the programmes on Suria is downright ridiculous and nonsensical. Just to name a few.. Nenek ku superspy..Akhaks..or wtever you called it. There is no content in this series that is deemed suitable for students to use them as guide in their essay writing.
Im so NOT surprise. The array of nonsensical dramas on Suria has definitely gone up. Thus many of us has to depend on other cable channels to watch more substantial movies and serials instead of getting repeat telecast of dramas from a decade ago.
Thus I have to rely on Cable TV for better quality Malay programmes. While my mum is glued to her SENSASI or her TV 1, I have the privileged to get TV3 and MIO's ASTRO RIA (thanks to my hubby)
To my surprise the Malay cikgu are advising their students to watch Chinese drama as the standard is much higher in terms of content and jalan cerita.
Suria ... tak bersinar langsung..