Abstract: “Currently, the Malaysian Physics curriculum aims to provide opportunities for students to acquire science knowledge and skills, besides developing thinking skills and strategies, and to apply this knowledge and skills in their everyday life, but also to inculcate in their noble values and the spirit of patriotism (KBSM, 2012). In order to achieve the objective of Physics curriculum of Malaysia, it is first very important to explore the factors affecting the interest and performance of Malaysian students in Physics, and from here identify the possible steps that can be taken to improve the situation. Some suggestions are given by the author for future methods that educators may implement to increase the number of students taking Physics in higher education.”

Keywords: Physics, interest, innovative, creative teaching