Dismay over ministry’s stand on UEC
KUCHING: Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) president Datuk Seri Wong Soon Koh has expressed disappointment over the Ministry of Education’s (MOE) intention of not recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC). He said it is rather unbecoming for the Education Minister to issue such a sweeping statement with regard to the issue of UEC recognition without being […]
CM reiterates stance on education devt in Sarawak
MIRI: Sarawak is fortunate to have a liberal and open government as far as the education system is concerned, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stated that the state government not only recognises Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) qualifications but has also supported Chinese independent schools (CIS) by allocating funds […]
Recruitment talk to be held
KUCHING: The Federation of Chinese Associations of Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Divisions and the State Human Resource Unit (SHRU) are organising a talk on state public sector recruitment especially targeted at those with Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) or other Chinese school graduates. Its president Datuk Richard Wee said that the talk will be held on […]
Resolve long-standing UEC issue, federal govt told
KUCHING: It is high time for the federal government to take positive steps in resolving the long-standing Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) issue. Association of Boards of Management of Aided Chinese Primary School in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian Division president Jonathan Chai said this was the best chance for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to […]
Recognition good for Malaysia
KUCHING: The recognition of Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) will boost Malaysia’s human capital and diplomatic ties with other countries. In pointing this out, Sarawak United People’s Party (SUPP) Stakan branch chief Sim Kiang Chiok said Sarawak recognised UEC because it helped to stop brain drain. “Most international universities recognise UEC and have even given scholarships […]
‘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 […]
No time for cheap political stunt!
KUCHING: The state government has no time for the cheap political stunt of Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), said Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) Information Chief Datuk Idris Buang yesterday. He was responding PSB’s recent statement which questioned Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) on the delay of the materialisation of Sarawak rights. Amongst the issues raised by […]
Wake up from your slumber: Karim
KUCHING: Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah yesterday accused the person behind Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB)’s statement which appeared in a local paper of sleeping. “Whoever that person in PSB who issued the press statement… he is still sleeping and not aware of what is going on around him. “Wake up […]
First things first, says Fatimah
KUCHING: In the fight to curb the spread of Covid-19, it is only right and proper for the people to comply with the movement control order (MCO) and to focus on one thing — survival. Thus, many people were gobsmacked when Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB) recently asked why Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) delayed the pursuit […]
