Hassan Karim says Anwar’s stand on UEC grounded in law
Pasir Gudang MP Hassan Karim, backing Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s stand on rejecting DAP pressure for recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), says Anwar’s decision is grounded in existing laws.
Hassan said Anwar’s stance was correct from the legal standpoint, citing both the Education Act 1996 and Article 152 of the Federal Constitution.
The Federal Constitution states that Malay is the national language while the Education Act specifies that the national language is the medium of instruction in all schools except national-type schools and those exempted by the minister.
Earlier this week, DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming said party officials would meet the prime minister to discuss recognition of the UEC, a long-standing DAP aim. The UEC, the school-leaving certificate of Chinese-medium schools, is…
Elon Musk Ucap Tahniah Kepada Tesla Malaysia