The Malaysian government’s decision to guarantee top SPM scorers’ entry into the matriculation programme, regardless of race, aims to enhance the education sector and acknowledge outstanding student achievements.
However, concerns arise about the fairness of the new policy, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged Indian students, as the 90% Bumiputera quota remains unchanged. UMNO Youth chief Dr. Muhamad Akmal Saleh’s proposal to increase both Bumiputera and non-Bumiputera quotas proportionally may exacerbate the issue.
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The Education Ministry is urged to disclose the number of Indian students scoring 10As to ensure fair opportunities. Despite racial quotas for public university admissions being abolished in 2002, matriculation colleges still maintain a significant Bumiputera quota.
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This article first appeared in Focus Malaysia
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