The UEC debate

Let all parties understand what the UEC is all about before a final decision is made.

JULY 18

■ MCA deputy president and Ayer Hitam MP Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong’s motions in the Order Paper for the first session of the 14th Parliament, includes urging the Education

Ministry to immediately recognise the UEC and for a systematic approach in the channelling of yearly and special funds to Chinese schools.

students to take as part of their qualifications. Its recognition shouldn’t be politicised. Students still need at least a credit in BM to enter any public university.Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching.

JULY 17

The prejudiced view of some sectors of the public towards the UEC must be resolved. More discussions would be held with all quarters, including the people. - Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik.

JULY 16

■ The UEC would be recognised but a holistic study has to be conducted as the importance of the national language, and the impact on unity and harmony among Malaysians, must be taken into account. - Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik.

■ The UEC is accepted as entry qualifications by a majority of private colleges and universities in Malaysia, and is also accredited by numerous colleges and universities in countries like the United States, Australia, and Singapore, which recognise UEC in study applications. The curriculum of Chinese

independent high schools and the UEC examinations are arranged by the United Chinese School Committees Association (Dong Jiao Zong), and the syllabus used is based on the standard subjects issued by the Education Ministry. - MCA deputy president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.