For instance, parents from each of the three major ethnic groups—Chinese, Indian, and Malay—prefer to send their children to vernacular schools, where their individual languages and cultures are taught. And certainly a cause of disunity.~. And I respect this judgment not because Im a Malay but because it is plain logic. this way, existing political, economic and We also cannot deny that, this kind of separation in our education system had affect our racial unity, for example, students in their tertiary education are segregated based on their color, which suggest it is a direct effect of isolation from other races in the secondary education. (CITY middle-classes, across the boards, will LOVE it. Remember that unity is based on mutual trust, and trust is based on commonly shared values. The irony is that due to this mismanagement, the quality of national schools is even worse off whilst there are some new converts to vernacular schools (I am one).~. And we are talking about building trust among the younger generation. The education system is not the thing causing weak racial integration, but education in schools does shape our society. Our HQ is in Singapore. activities in Malaysia. Regressive I studied for 6 years in SRJK (C ) and then a year in remove class before moving onto 5 years of SRP and SPM Syllabus, then another 2 years in STPM ; finally 3 years in a United Kingdom base accountancy studies. As the approach is being pushed To me, it is a fusion of many cultures to create the Malaysian identity.My question is whether the government is sincere in wanting to do this. Malaysia can achieve racial harmony if the country adopts a single-stream “national” education system and puts an end to vernacular schools, newly-appointed deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi told an interview with Berita Harian. AI-based compliance systems to play key role in ASEAN’s fight against money laundering, Upstart fintech company looks to strengthen female entrepreneurship in ASEAN. Should there be just two choices for our children? I think it's absolutely disgraceful, and I would never do any such thing to your blog.I've taken the step to delete your comment which essentially "copied and pasted" all the ugly comments onto my blog. When all of us speak the same; perfect Bahasa Malaysia, sans dialects and slangs, I believe we will be able to overcome our cultural biases and mistrust. All races in Malaysia since time immemorial using the Malay language as the official language. So when I continued my study in our local university, I did not found its hard to mix with different races though it does look like a weird things to do, as majority tend to cling only to their color.Anonymous:I also understand the frustration of non Malay regarding the ‘true’ equality. at schools due to the ongoing segregation of different ethnic communities at In what way is MRSM good for unity anyway - lumping a single type of students together? In my humble view, vernacular schools are constitutional. frankly,if national schools mean ENGLISH schools,like S'pore,Chinese PARENTS, majority, will send their kids there,but not so-called MALAY-national schools.That is ! I don't enjoy dancing around my points and making them vague with unnecessary verbiage - I go straight for the jugular.As for the question of race, you were talking about preserving the Chinese culture, and that's clearly a racial issue, like it or not. Researchers from the National University of Malaysia found that support for vernacular schools from the Chinese community stemmed from a fear of losing their cultural identity and use of mother tongue in national schools. Racial harmony requires mutual respect for each other and tolerance towards differences. education system is fast becoming a national security challenge. They not only were extremely reluctant to order non-pork dishes (which are more expensive in chinese restaurants here in the US)they also made nagging comments on why he was being so difficult about not eating pork. At least 40 of them were college or university The Barnes Report in 1951 states that all primary vernacular schools became national schools to use one single standardised system with bilingual languages (Malay and English). country’s education system has not been decolonized. As for the vernacular schools and their system of teaching the language, Aniza advises vernacular school teachers to conduct more activities, be it in classrooms or during physical education, where it requires students to communicate more in Bahasa Melayu. I totally agree with John’s comment on the external link regarding this, quote from him “What's most important is exposure and interaction.” Bak kata pepatah, tak kenal maka tak cinta, right? on students’ behavior. And the vast majority of them go on to National Secondary schools. The segregated education system in Malaysia has become one of the causes of ethnic polarization in the country. National school can no longer be affiliated with Malay but the school constitute balance proportion of all races. Ultimately, with regards to the issue of vernacular schools in Malaysia, the onus lies on the national schools (and thus the state) to prove itself as a better option to the general public. The debate on vernacular schools in Malaysia is often misleading, unconstructive and damaging. You guys have to start admitting that Malaysia has a serious fucking problem with the education system, that it's broken, fix it and follow a proper standard as every other first world country from Japan to Singapore and Brunei has done, if Malaysia wants to truly be relevant in the region and to the world. The figures are quite stark. Do you think majority of Bumi are happy with this? They must fully believe in its rhetoric that “multiculturalism is an added advantage and a strength for this country”, and take concrete steps to demonstrate its sincerity to the people. The education system is not the thing causing weak racial integration, but education in schools does shape our society. I've written various posts on. It should be one school for all children, one education system for all. Malaysia needs to allow its young Maybe Malays tend to become insecure in letting go this special privilege, because of the suspicion resulted from isolation. And yes, multiculturalism is an added advantage but it will be a disadvantage if we cannot understand other culture because of the isolation.Although I am an x-SBP student, I am fortunate, had a chance being a student in a truly primary national school where my class had equal representation from all races, which enable me to appreciate peoples from different races. In the ideal world, vernacular schools are not necessary in Malaysia. Vernacular school system has been embedded deeply within the tapestry of Malaysian Education System. Branded “indoctrinating factories for Malay Ministry of Education aims to “warn” all school children about what it KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 — The High Court today allowed 14 organisations, including political parties such as MCA, MIC, Gerakan and education and language groups, to become part of politician Mohd Khairul Azam Abdul Aziz's constitutional challenge against vernacular schools in Malaysia. There is no such thing as privileges (only special position) in the original constitution of 1957. In the end, it comes down to the education system, and when there are few (if any) truly Malaysian schools, it's no wonder that there are few truly Malaysian students:http://www.infernalramblings.com/articles/Malaysian_Education/173/. Hello,Interesting to see that the Chinese are very protective of their Chinese identity (i.e. So yes I am thankful that I attended a national school, because it taught me how to integrate freely with others. This comment has been removed by a blog administrator. Faith is now an essential part of schooling in Malaysia education. Therein lies the problem of vernacular schools. or altenatively to private local programs. Then tell me why the vernacular schools are so sensitive and resilient went it comes to integration under one roof.The government must first and foremost show sincerity and commitment in wanting to resolve this matter. There have been recent calls to abolish vernacular schools by religious leaders and politicians alike on the guise of increasing national unity. Boundary among Students in Malaysian Primary Schools and Social Interaction: A The teaching of Islamic education is not only Where I come from, it was a non-event. and Reproductive Health Education program, the Thus, for the sake of Malaysian future. ground among university and school students and Cool down young man. To date, eight secondary school establish rapport between the different races in Malaya through a standardized education system. to make friends In Malaysia, education is becoming a battleground for the moderate and the extreme right. Cant we all just be malaysians? Oftentimes, the range of voices over issue definition and interpretation is linked to a process of inter-ethnic negotiation and contestation with media becoming an important platform for public debate. We just felt they are just being naive and stupid. Sorry for the inconvenience, folks.big bird:Why do Chinese need to segregate ourselves in our own schools to preserve our identities? The vernacular school system in Malaysia has long been controversial, with national integration a focal point. YOURSAY | 'It is time to work on having a national education system that all M'sians can trust and believe in.'. )but option of chinese, malay, tamil schools in RURAL areas,with flexibilty, the dilema solved,but CLASS clash surface.... yeah, yeah"our VIP-ministers,jet-send their kidsto private, international, UK schools,not national malay schools!that tell ALL,SHAME shame", If national unity is to be achieved, as Hafiz puts it, through the abolishment of vernacular schools and at the expense of Cultural identity and tradition, then I would rather vote for its continuation.Look back into history and see all the "raw deals" Chinese schools were given on empty promises the politicians had made.Once bitten, twice shy. All these bullshit privileges only come into existense after the incidentof May 13,1969, and these privileges are supposed to last for only 20 years.Yes, it is true that the first generation of non-bumi that migarted from foreign countries should be grateful to the bumiputera for giving them the citizenship. After World War II, the education system in Malaysia started to face the challenges of a mutual agreement on the language that unites us all. In Malaysia, politicians rely on ethnic voters for support and have never pushed to stop outside their own ethnic groups This way, it doesn't matter whether the school system is vernacular or not, they can still learn these languages equally well in any setting. I don't believe vernacular schools should be abolished, nor do I believe should they be given shoddy treatment, but there has to be an emphasis on a truly MALAYSIAN education system.Right now, we have Malay schools, Chinese schools, and Tamil schools. Research suggests that Malaysians are unlikely The former is a Malay-medium school that uses Malay language as the primary language of instruction, whereas the latter uses either Chinese or Tamil. But it will always be easier with help from all corners, right? community in the country. To foster greater ethnic integration, it is vital that the Malaysian education system is desegregated as soon as possible. Since independence, Malaysia’s multi-ethnic society has been buttressed by its education system; an education system with one special feature – … Malaysia’s security agencies fear that extremist Give us assurances in preserving our culture and do it with transparency and we will support all plan for any mergers. Example our neighbours- while one integrated Cultural and language studies into their education system, the other completely took it out. Abolish vernacular schools.To achieve national unity is not to segregate but to unify. It is a backwards step. establish rapport between the different races in Malaya through a standardized education system. The country’s education system has not been decolonized. I say this because much discourse and opinions about vernacular schools have a dangerous tendency to suffer from oversimplification; you are either for the vernacular school, or you are for its abolition. The curriculum must be redesigned to showcase cultural backgrounds, customs and traditions of all ethnic groups in Malaysia. I have since mingled freely with others, whether they are Sings, Indons, Thais, Europeans or even homosexuals. For instance, many Malay parents are unaware that their children are receiving four hours of Islamic-related teaching per week. HISTORYOF EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA 2 Informal education – limited to acquiring skills for survival, like fishing and farming for boys, and cookery and weaving for girls Al-Quran and Islamic Studies at the Suraus, Mosques or Pondok Schools BEFORE THE COMING OF THE BRITISH This schooling system was introduced to promote the languages and cultural values of these communities. Such an approach in schools could lead Malaysia’s KUALA LUMPUR: Despite Putrajaya’s assurances that Chinese and Tamil schools are here to stay, the recent “red-shirt” rally reignited calls for the government to shut down vernacular schools for the sake of racial unity. Thailand’s workers face continued uncertainty despite claims of modest salary increases, Cambodia’s curbs on media, freedom of expression reach alarming levels. The only way out of the existing chaos called an education system is to abolish all vernacular schools and start a totally new education philosophy: ... Today Malaysia … It creates metaphorical barriers between We just felt they are just being naive and stupid. Sekolah Pondok (literally, Hut school), Madrasah and other Islamic schools were the earliest forms of schooling available in Malaysia. system has become a source of Islamic indoctrination and racial bias. languages and cultures are taught. Can we make more choices? And they were the ones who had invited him out! means of cultivating integration and mutual understanding among students,” noted the study. Just like what he had experienced when he was forced to assimilate in a foreign environment. I want to put it this way although I can bluntly say that it is in our ‘social contract’ which is important for every Malaysian to understand. It was never our contention on fairness, blah, blah, blah. Don't forget about the kampungs in foreign universities, which show the lack of ability to mix and integrate irrespective of the type of schooling.Hafiz, the best social contract I give you is the ability to fish, and I give this gift to whoever wants it irrespective of looks or social background. COVID-19 is boosting fintech and mobile money in Myanmar, but what’s next. The vernacular stream is only one of them. And yet, there is so much we can learn from these schools. students have been arrested for assisting the group’s militant Malays do not have the monopoly to be poor. Enter your email address to subscribe to our mailing list and receive notifications of new articles by email. In fact that's where the polarisation starts. They must fully believe in its rhetoric that “multiculturalism is an added advantage and a strength for this country”, and take concrete steps to demonstrate its sincerity to the people. There's a difference between blunt and offensive. children, Social to develop interethnic friendships. This is particularly so when one reads Article 152 of the Federal Constitution in totality and appreciates the historical context of vernacular education in Malaysia. Well, I believe in true equality and it’s true that Malays have privilege in education though it has been slowly changed like the introduction of meritocracy system, which we can’t deny had affect Bumi admission to critical courses in public universities. The Barnes Report in 1951 states that all primary vernacular schools became national schools to use one single standardised system with bilingual languages (Malay and English). It should have been obvious that Wan Fayhsal’s statement was built on an unsubstantial ground. They have proven themselves to be capable of ruining even the best ideas.I just want to know why there are people who will defend the right to voluntarily segregate themselves from other Malaysians at any cost, while claiming at the same time that they are as Malaysian as anyone else. Mazilamani: Vernacular schools existed in Malaysia, albeit in a non-organised manner, even before the country gained independence and the Federal Constitution was … It supported one national educational system but maintained the This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on September 29, 2015. I'm sure you'll agree with me when i say that this is currently not happening. Furthermore, the country’s education system, which is heavily influenced by Islamic teaching from first grade right up to university, has become a source of tensions and youth radicalization. The reason why Chinese vernacular schools exists is because the standard of education in national type schools has gone down-hill so drastically! But after 5 dacades of contribution the 'debts ' should have been paid off. It was originally rejected by another local daily. Malaysians are tied to the social contract, that everyone agreed to a long time ago. Advocates of single-stream education say all children should integrate under one school system to … You can argue the whole day that the NEP is necessary, but that's a separate issue. Nonetheless, vernacular education of the various ethnic communities began to grow. Malaysians are tied to the social contract , that everyone agreed to a long time ago. They have become more a token piece of political manouvering by what is essentially race based politics than an actual issue to be dealt with. people to ask tough questions about sexuality, religion and the role of Since independence, Malaysia’s multi-ethnic society has been buttressed by its education system; an education system with one special feature - various stream schools that allow the main ethnic groups to retain their mother-tongue education throughout at least the primary level. Where do we start by creating this so called "Malaysian Identity" if not from our own roots? All schools, regardless whether they are national or vernacular, should use only 1 language for teaching, learning and instruction. You should note that I've been diligently deleting comments from the idiot who goes under various monikers like vovo, samp, san, yuking, etc. mandatory for Muslim students but at times also enforced on non-Muslim students. The debate rages about whether Malaysia’s vernacular schools should continue. Though we argue that the students don’t compete in a comparable level, but still the system does affect my chance and lots of other Malays to get into the critical course. stuttering mother tongue language programmes, http://www.infernalramblings.com/articles/Malaysian_Education/173/, Stifling Students at the LSE and Cambridge, Recognition of Beijing and Tsinghua degrees. He complained that “the culture of having an PETALING JAYA - Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim has questioned whether Malaysia's vernacular schools promote unity and expressed his vision for "Bangsa Johor" schools in the future. I for one am for the creation of a truly Malaysian Identity. I totally agree that it's not a 'zero sum game', but we have to decide, and decide quickly, how we are going to level the playing field so that all schools, national or vernacular, becomes fair, with multiracial students and a standard medium of instruction, be it BM or english or both. "Chineseness") when faced with the prospect of being molded into a non-Western culture, as exemplified by their defensive attitude towards vernacular schools and barely concealed contempt towards the national-type schools.More interesting to see that they have no problems embracing the Western culture at all. Vernacular school system has been embedded deeply within the tapestry of Malaysian Education System. The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia Youth chief claimed vernacular schools in Malaysia have not produced students who possess a “strong national identity”. Is Singapore the best place to get a degree? I began typing out a response to kittykat46 and Hafiz, but then I realised it was getting rather long, so I just posted it on my site. to me,it is inappropriate and shameto still identify any community asby race,as well as different treatment in public or private sectors,in this globalised world. When used as an adjective (as here) it means: a) (of language) spoken as one's mother tongue; not learned or imposed as a second language. The reason why Chinese vernacular schools exists is because the standard of education in national type schools has gone down-hill so drastically! These schools tend to be exclusive rather than inclusive. However, some people insisted that they be allowed to follow their own culture, the culture of the countries they came from. Here are my thoughts and experiences.http://here-n-there.blogspot.com/2007/03/national-vs-vernacular-schools.html, I come from a rural area. Defending vernacular school means withholding progress of a nation. diligently over the past year or so because I do not agree with his negative racist behaviour.I hope that you do not and will not fall under the same trap as he did.Tony, I moved the comments here, bcos I thought it should be posted here (where the issue is being discussed), and not in my personal blog where I wrote about Shin Chan and Music (very unrelated with the comments).Well, now I understand why they post it in my blog instead, as it will be deleted here.Sorry, you'd felt disgraced with such action. If you want to cling to a racial identity at the expense of national unity, it's your business - but don't complain when the keris-waving Malays cling to their stupid ketuanan Melayu at the expense of national unity. The current education system in Malaysia has its origins in the pre-Independence era (Ong et al., 2013). become a source of tensions and youth radicalization. in Malaysia’s education system even though the institutional role of education Since 2014, children” by human rights lawyer Siti Kasim, Malaysia’s national The British introduced secular education with English as the medium of instruction and later other vernacular schools, classified according to the language of instruction, were the Malay, Chinese, and Tamil schools. It is important for the government and its officials to gain the confidence of the guardians of vernacular education. "Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself. I studied in a missionary school and we had the normal national school system.If we know that chinese schools are more disciplined then let it be that we adapt the chinese disciplinary system.We learn our culture and beliefs from our family. Philippine military will monitor Islamic schools to counter violent extremism: Will it work? Education is about creating opportunity and develoing the potential for our future generations. At the end of the day, it really isn't a zero sum game, but most political parties believe it to be so. I have quite a few of Chinese and Indian friends who speak Bahasa so naturally that when we talk, we don't sound like a Malay talking to an Indian or a Chinese talking to a Malay etc. But then neither is MRSM. Preferential policies. But I and lots of my generation feel it is alright since the competition should be fair regardless of our special rights in the constitution because we had built a mutual trust on all Malaysian. What does that tell you about our self-assuredness? each of the three major ethnic groups—Chinese, Indian, and Malay—prefer to send their children to vernacular schools, where their individual To some degree, vernacular schools do contribute to the problem of unity. With and Reproductive Health Education program, ASEAN students offered full scholarships to study overseas. For those who don't have a clue what I am talking about, just ask the former board of directors of the Chinese Independent schools that has become National Type schools. And yet if you insist on segregating yourself from other Malaysians (I am not just talking to Chinese but to all Malaysians who prefer the status quo), how can you demand the right to call yourself a full Malaysian? Vernacular schools are often neglected or treated with suspicion due to their ethnically Chinese or Tamil nature. If they are very lucky to be from a well-to-do family, the parents have probably planned to send them overseas to UK, US or Australia. Revive this subject and make it compulsory too. Contrary, I think all races have the ability to mix and mingle in an environment that represents the true Malaysia at school where the kids spent their time the most. Moreover, Id observed that school leavers from vernacular school have limited ability to converse in Malay which is very crucial towards racial integration as communication is very important. It is important for the government and its officials to gain the confidence of the guardians of vernacular education. When the rulers blatantly and intentionally practises injustice and discrimination, then it is not unexpected that every quarter will guard their interests zealously. But for me, fortunately I have my Grandparents and parents who have taught me well in preserving our Cultural value at home. "Yes, to break this mutual distrust is to build trust. The recently launched National Education Blueprint 2006 by Education Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein focuses purely on “strengthening the national schools”, with vernacular schools representing just a statistic in Malaysia's education landscape. The Malays are the majority of poor anyway, so they will still benefit. By 1916, there were 693 Malay schools in Malaya and by 1922, there were 128 Tamil schools in the Straits Settlements and the Federated Malay States. Do we need vernacular schools in Malaysia? tion in Malaysia’s education system. The country’s political elite doesn’t appear to be worried about the issue as politicking continues to dominate the debate. Cool down young man. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) professor Teo Kok Seong, an expert in ethnolinguistics, said vernacular schools were an obstacle to national unity as the majority of children enrolled there were only proficient in their mother tongue. Racial polarisation is perhaps the most serious cost of the NEP in this country.The analogy is you can have 1001 reasons why you need to spend 100,000 Ringgit to buy a new car, but it doesn't change the fact it's going to cost you 100,000 Ringgit, which you cannot afford.12 year old kids don't leave vernacular schools with racist outlooks. Hence, the various vernacular schools that were present and catered to only a particular ethnic group, were run by either missionaries, rubber and coffee plantation owners, and local residents' association. to both the country’s stability and its students. COVID-19: Catalyst or cataclysm for Southeast Asia’s fintech sector? The Barnes Report in 1951 states that all primary vernacular schools became national schools to use one single standardised system with bilingual languages (Malay and English). He can be reached at, Geopolitics plays out on the Mekong with doubts on dams and promises of cooperation, Understanding the Thai military’s use of AI for surveillance against Malay Muslims, Vietnam’s 2021-25 government to focus on resilience, regional leadership, The potential impacts of Malaysia postponing by-elections as COVID-19 cases rise, Cambodia’s Angkor Wat to see new theme park and resort by casino firm NagaCorp. 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