
Umno vice-president Johari Ghani has warned against politicising the issue of recognition for the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), saying Malaysians should be free to make their own education choices.
He said the most fundamental principle was mutual respect for the country’s education system, Berita Harian reported.
“Every politician has their own view, and that’s normal. But what matters most is that all Malaysians respect what we have.
“If someone disagrees with the UEC, they don’t need to take that path. If others feel the UEC is recognised internationally and want to follow it, that is their choice,” he was quoted as saying after launching an event in Kuala Lumpur.
His remarks come after Umno Youth chief Dr Akmal Saleh criticised DAP deputy chairman Nga Kor Ming, who reportedly plans to meet Prime Minister Anwar…