{
  "id": 7783660,
  "title": "MCA Selangor gesa iktiraf UEC, kemasukan universiti berasaskan merit",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/mca-selangor-gesa-iktiraf-uec-kemasukan-universiti-berasaskan-merit",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T11:48:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/09/16/mca-selangor-gesa-iktiraf-uec-kemasukan-universiti-berasaskan-merit"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "MCA Selangor has urged the government to fully recognize the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) for university admission and appointment to public service. During the party's state convention, it demanded that Putrajaya act on its election promise of full recognition for UEC through a fair, clear, and uniform mechanism. In May, the government decided that UEC graduates could continue their studies in public higher education institutions (PTI). However, the offered programs were limited to Chinese language literature, Chinese language and linguistics, Chinese literature studies, and Chinese language and education. MCA Selangor also demands that the entry mechanism for STPM, matriculation, and foundation programs, as well as the university admission application system (UPU), be reviewed. The party emphasizes that admission should be based on academic performance and merit, with fair chances given to deserving students. According to the resolution, the government must ensure equal opportunities for all eligible students and disclose admission quotas and selection criteria openly for all higher education pathways. Following the convention, MCA Selangor leader Lawrence Low stated that around 630 members attended the party-political, education, cultural, and economic forum. Throughout the convention, he called for a re-examination of Selangor's guidelines for non-Muslim religious houses, arising from public outcry over religious and parking issues. Low also mentioned a special panel headed by MCA Petaling Jaya Youth Chief Andy Teoh to investigate relevant legal aspects and concerns. The MCA Selangor branch also urged the state government to discuss with pig farmers and industry operators about the existing pig farming foundation, while providing compensation and support to affected parties. This follows the state government's ban on pig farming throughout the state earlier in the year, with the existing sector facing a phased shutdown. Regarding the economy, MCA Selangor proposed revising the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to replace sales and service taxes (SST) and the electronic invoice system, as well as proposing a special economic cross-sector task force 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 migration, particularly Rohingya refugees, and a review of the migrant worker recruitment system.",
  "summary": "Parti itu mahu Putrajaya dedah data kemasukan, kuota dan kriteria pemilihan bagi laluan pengajian tinggi.",
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        "title": "MCA Selangor gesa iktiraf UEC, kemasukan universiti berasaskan merit",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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