Sexual education can be identified as several things. According to Jaafar & Chan (2008), sexual education is the study of the structural, functional and behavioral feature of human reproduction. It covered different aspects, including reproductive health, affection, interpersonal relationship, intimacy, gender responsibility, body images, and most importantly, sexual development. In the words of Spielhagen (2013), generally sex education is education revolving around sexuality, prevention of STDs (sexually transmitted diseases), contraceptive methods such as drugs and condoms, significance of protection, and attitudes as well as principles around sex. Additionally, there are 2 types of sex education, including comprehensive education and abstinence-only programs. Nowadays, sex education has become a highly debated topics that has continued to be discussed whether it is in homes or in school. It is discussed among scholars whether sexual education can be made as an elective subject or not. Some argue that sex education implementation in public schools is necessary because, according to Vivancos, Abubakar, Philips-Howard & Hunter (2013), the reduction of sexual transmitted infection (STI) diagnosis varied based on how young adults learn about sex. There was a 17% reduction associated wi
th first intercourse at a younger age, 54% reduction of learning sex from peers, and 85% for both learnings from first girl/boyfriend and lessons at school. Moreover, sexual education should be introduced in order to reduce sexuality transmitted infection (STI), to stop premarital pregnancy, to eliminate unwanted behavior and to control promiscuity (Jaafar & Chan, 2008). Unfortunately, others believes that this type of education is better left off and consigned to the obscurity. This is because they are understandably afraid that young adults will be exposed to the risks of sexual behavior and STIs during school-based sex education. The importance of sexual education is more signified when, according to Mutalip & Mohamed (2012), the number of reports of misbehavior sexual activities in Malaysian teenagers appears to be increasing, even though sexuality is one of the proscription subjects in the country. There are many cases that are perfect fit for the statement above. One such instances is in Mantin, Nilai, where a young couple, both aged 17, are caught having sex in the girls stepmother apartment. Thus, the purpose of this essay is to discuss the importance of sexual education and, as a result, answer the question of whether this type of education should be taught in public schools.