The Malaysian government will comprehensively evaluate all aspects of the UEC and non-national education streams, focusing on Bahasa Melayu and History subjects.
GEORGE TOWN: The government will comprehensively evaluate all aspects related to the United Examination Certificate (UEC) in line with public and national education interests.
Minister of Higher Education Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said the government will ensure every decision considers all relevant aspects.
He stressed that concerns regarding Bahasa Melayu and History subjects in non-national curriculum schools are taken seriously.
“This issue does not only involve the UEC, but encompasses all non-national education streams, including international and religious schools,” he told reporters.
He said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has repeatedly emphasised the need for these subjects in all non-national streams.
Zambry said the government is trying to solve the structure of the country’s overall education system.
He added that the issue of recognising the UEC must not be viewed in isolation.
“Discussions have been held with various parties, including international schools, religious schools and UEC-related parties, to avoid any policy discrepancies,” he said.
He noted that Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek had held engagement sessions with stakeholders.
The outcome of these discussions will be taken to the next stage for a joint decision.
Zambry said the government will make a decision after considering all aspects of public interest.
He was speaking after attending the North Zone ‘Kembara Karisma Pemimpin Muda MADANI’ Programme at Universiti Sains Malaysia.
Meanwhile, Zambry said his ministry continues to strengthen strategic collaboration between universities and industry.
He emphasised work-based implementation as a key focus.
He cited the collaboration between USM and local high-tech company Vitrox as the best example.
The industry not only provides training opportunities but also establishes colleges within their own industrial premises.
