Important to master multiple languages

KUCHING: Sarawakians who have mastered Bahasa Malaysia, English, and Mandarin already have an added advantage, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Abang Johari Tun Openg. “These languages are very important — Bahasa Malaysia is our national language which is mandatory for us learn. Secondly, you must know English because it is an international language. “Mandarin is […]
‘Poor response from UEC holders to join govt service’

KUCHING: Only a few Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) holders or other Chinese school students have applied for government positions, said Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions president Datuk Richard Wee. Wee said the federation had approached the State Human Resource Unit (SHRU) after receiving general feedback that when government positions were […]
‘Door not closed on UEC’

Syllabus must be more inclusive and include Bahasa Malaysia and History subjects to be considered KUCHING: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin did not close the door when he said there was room for discussions with regards to governmental recognition for the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). This was the interpretation and understanding of Sarawak Federation […]
‘PM never said govt would recognise UEC’

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had never said that the government would recognise the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) at his recent meeting with leaders of the Federation of Chinese Associations Malaysia (Hua Zhong), the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said today. “With regard to the issue of recognition for UEC raised at the […]
UEC to be recognised?

KUCHING: Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as acting Education Minister could hasten the approval of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), Sarawak Patriots Association (SPA) chairman Datuk Dr John Lau Pang Heng said. Lau opined that parents with children in Chinese middle schools could rejoice as they expect Dr Mahathir to approve UEC qualifications as […]
UEC task force to submit final report

KUALA LUMPUR: A complete report of the Unified Examination Certificate Task Force (PPDUEC) on the recognition of the Unified Examination Certificate is expected to be submitted to the Ministry of Education by the end of this year before being taken to the Cabinet for a final decision. Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik said the team […]
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