MCA Selangor gesa iktiraf UEC, kemasukan universiti berasaskan merit

MCA Selangor has urged the government to fully recognize the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) for admission into public universities and employment in the public sector. During their state convention, the party demanded that Putrajaya fulfill its election promise by granting full recognition to UEC through a fair, clear, and uniform mechanism.

In May, the government decided that UEC holders could continue their studies at public higher education institutions (IPTA). However, the offered program was limited to Chinese language and literature majors, Chinese language and linguistics, Chinese language and literature studies, and Chinese language with education. MCA Selangor also demanded a review of the admission mechanisms for STPM, matriculation, and foundation programs, in addition to the revamped university admission application system (UPU).

The party emphasized that admission should be based on academic performance and merit, with fair opportunities given to deserving students. "The government needs to ensure that all deserving students have equal chances and that admission data, quota usage, and selection criteria are openly disclosed for all higher education pathways," stated the resolution.

After the convention, MCA Selangor's state chairman Lawrence Low said around 630 members attended the event, which discussed political, party, education, culture, and economic issues. Throughout the convention, he urged a review of Selangor's guidelines for non-Islamic places of worship following public complaints about religious site relocation and vehicle parking issues.

A special panel headed by MCA PJ Youth Chairman Andy Teoh would investigate the legal aspects of the guidelines and address the concerns raised. MCA Selangor also urged the state government to hold discussions with pig farmers and industry operators, given that the breeding industry already exists, while providing compensation and assistance to affected parties.

The party criticized the Selangor government for banning pig farming across the state earlier this year, with the existing sector being gradually phased out. Turning to the economy, MCA Selangor proposed revising the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to replace the Sales and Services Tax (SST) and e-invoicing system, while proposing the establishment of a special cross-sectoral economic affairs panel to coordinate the government's response to global economic risks and shocks.

The party also called for stricter scrutiny and monitoring of foreign residents and illegal migrants, particularly the Rohingya ethnic group, as well as a review of the migrant worker recruitment system.