ABSTRACT
Malaysia places great importance on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education to meet the challenges and demands of a science and technology-driven economy. The government is very committed to strengthening STEM education by implementing relevant policies, strategies, and initiatives. However, there are several issues related to STEM education, such as the unpopularity of STEM subjects, perception of STEM as difficult subjects, and lack of mentors to the teachers. Research related to STEM education will provide some insights into such concerns. In order to tease out and elucidate some of these concerns and issues, this chapter narrates the landscape of STEM education research in Malaysia through a literature review of research articles published from 2010 to 2020. The selected publications were examined quantitatively and qualitatively based on selected criteria, including the number of articles published in STEM education, the levels of education where the research was conducted, types of participants involved in the research, types of STEM activities, and research area of the published studies. The results showed that STEM education research is becoming increasingly relevant in Malaysia and that the reputation of STEM studies in Malaysia is becoming increasingly visible over time.
