Dong Zong says UEC recognition does not breach the Constitution, supports multilingual education, and does not undermine Bahasa Melayu.
KUALA LUMPUR: The United Chinese School Committees’ Association of Malaysia (Dong Zong) has stressed that the UEC does not infringe on the Federal Constitution, and has played a role in supporting multilingual education and human capital development in Malaysia.
In a statement, it said many of its graduates have contributed to various sectors of the economy after completing their studies.
“The recognition of the UEC does not undermine the status of Bahasa Melayu as the national language,” it said.
“Students from Chinese independent high schools are also required to learn Bahasa Melayu as part of their education.”
Dong Zong appealed to all parties to approach the issue with an open and respectful attitude to jointly advance the development of national education.
“The UEC has been administered for decades and continues to serve students from Chinese independent high schools nationwide.
“The qualification is recognised by numerous overseas universities and institutions of higher learning, and has enabled graduates to further their studies and pursue professional careers both locally and abroad,“ it said.
“Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim himself had publicly stated in 2018 that the recognition of UEC does not affect the country’s education policy and would not weaken the position of Bahasa Melayu as the national language.”
