In the Chinese Press: Dong Zong may take ‘repeal Education Blueprint’ to UN
(fz.com) – “If the authorities continue to ignore (our demands) and insist on implementing the Education Blueprint, we will appeal to the UN when necessary because mother tongue education is a fundamental human right and Malaysia is a UN member,” said Yap.
Over 700 Chinese associations nationwide have expressed support for the rally Dong Zong is organising in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday to press the government to drop the 2013-2015 Education Blueprint.
Around 1,800 representatives from the Chinese groups are expected to attend the mammoth gathering at SJK(C) Chung Kwo, Dong Zong officials told a press conference yesterday.
All Chinese dailies highlighted the press conference with Sin Chew Daily quoting Dong Zong chairman Yap Sin Tian as saying that if the education ministry refuses to repeal the blueprint, its “last resort” would be to bring up the matter with the United Nations.
“If the authorities continue to ignore (our demands) and insist on implementing the Education Blueprint, we will appeal to the UN when necessary because mother tongue education is a fundamental human right and Malaysia is a UN member,” said Yap.
A declaration to be read out at the gathering was made public yesterday. It states that the Education Blueprint will push for singularism in education via three phases.
First, the teaching time for Bahasa Melayu in SJK(C) and SJK(T) will be increased while Remove Classes will be abolished.
