‘Govt won’t rush into making decision on UEC’

KUALA LUMPUR: A decision on whether the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) will be recognised can only be made after a detailed study within the next five years.

In a parliamentary written reply, Education Minister Maszlee Malik said the government would not rush into making a decision on the matter.

He said this was depite Pakatan Harapan’s promise to recognise UEC as a pathway to public university entrance.

“The Education Ministry believes this matter must be seen in a holistic manner and a decision cannot be rushed.

“Moreover, the recognition of UEC is not part of PH’s 100-day pledges.

“Any decision on UEC (will be made within) five years of the new administration, following a detailed study (which will) solicit views from interested parties through consensus, while ensuring the importance of Bahasa

The Education Ministry believes this matter must be seen in a holistic manner and a decision cannot be rushed. Moreover, the recognition of UEC is not part of PH’s 100-day pledges. Any decision on UEC (will be made within) five years of the new administration... MASZLEE MALEK

Education minister

Melayu and interethnic harmony,” he was quoted as saying by news portal Malaysiakini.

Maszlee was responding to Lanang member of parliament Alice Lau, who wanted to know when PH’s pledge to recognise UEC would be fulfilled.

She asked whether Chinese private schools would receive government funding, to which Maszlee replied in the negative because such schools were not part of the national education system.

“Any development allocation should be sought from Federal Government agencies.”