By Shannon Teoh
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 - Umno Youth chief candidate Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir continued to defend his proposal to unify the education system today, stating that it is an idea that was first mooted in the Penyata Razak (Razak Report) of 1956.
He made reference to the report by former Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak Hussein, the then Education Minister, which was to "unify students from all races with one education system that covers all races. We are of the opinion that to carry this out, we need to integrate the syllabus of all schools."
"Of course, it did not set a deadline for this. But it has been 52 years, so when are we going to do it?" Mukhriz said as part of a panel on local television channel Astro Awani's Analisis Awani show this evening.
Mukhriz had on Monday suggested that the current dual-stream system of national and vernacular schools be scrapped and be replaced by one which would use Bahasa Malaysia as its medium of instruction in all subjects except science, math and other language subjects.
It came under heavy fire from both Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat parties, to the extent of being accused of sedition with a police report filed against him.
The Jerlun MP added today that to an extent, the Wawasan schools idea could achieve the integration that was the objective of his suggestion as at the very least, the shared field, canteen and other facilities would allow the students to play and mix with each other.
Mukhriz, the son of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamed, also hit back at DAP for saying that he should be charged under the Sedition Act for questioning a sensitive issue that is protected under the Federal Constitution.
"In fact, all languages are protected not just Mandarin and Tamil. But while the opposition continues to criticise the allocation for vernacular schools, Ibans and Kadazans get no allocation at all," he said, implying that the opposition was playing to the gallery.
Mukhriz concluded by saying that his suggestion should be taken with an open mind and discussed together between various political parties and NGOs to come up with a policy that is accepted by all to be tabled in Parliament.
Another panellist, Mental Development Institute (Inmind) chief executive Norizan Sharif, said that the reason Mukhriz had come under heavy criticism was due to the ongoing roiling debate on the social contract and Ketuanan Melayu (Malay Supremacy) and his suggestion was immediately viewed from a racial viewpoint.
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Razak said it in 1956 and now is the end of 2008, 2009 is one month away
written by Rakyat Miskin, December 04, 2008
written by Rakyat Miskin, December 04, 2008
Mukhriz, the national school system was screwed by UMNO's policies. For the past 52 years, instead of improving the system, UMNO changed it into Malay stream solely for them to hold on to power. The men behind it were Razak and TDM. Both of them had done the biggest sin on the Malays and the nation. Malays would have progressed much more with the English education system. UMNO's policies changed all these for the sake of power. The sins are :
1. matriculation system
2. lowering passing marks (13 marks to pass Additional Mathematics)
3. everything in Bahasa Melayu at one time
4. hire mediocre teachers
5. promotion system for school teachers was race-based
6. and more....
So, if there was anything wrong with the education system, please go after your own father. Razak is already dead. You may go after his son who is the future PM.
With such screwed up system, you ask the non-Malays to accept it ? 45% of the population are not stupid.
Where do the rich and educated Malays send their children to ? Private schools which teach in English. 60,000 Malay children study in Chinese Schools today. Don't you think this is irony for 60,000 Malay parents to send their children to Chinese Schools ? The Chinese Schools system has progressed leaps and bounds. That is the difference.
Whose faults are all these ? UMNO's policies which created by your own father. Go after him.
1. matriculation system
2. lowering passing marks (13 marks to pass Additional Mathematics)
3. everything in Bahasa Melayu at one time
4. hire mediocre teachers
5. promotion system for school teachers was race-based
6. and more....
So, if there was anything wrong with the education system, please go after your own father. Razak is already dead. You may go after his son who is the future PM.
With such screwed up system, you ask the non-Malays to accept it ? 45% of the population are not stupid.
Where do the rich and educated Malays send their children to ? Private schools which teach in English. 60,000 Malay children study in Chinese Schools today. Don't you think this is irony for 60,000 Malay parents to send their children to Chinese Schools ? The Chinese Schools system has progressed leaps and bounds. That is the difference.
Whose faults are all these ? UMNO's policies which created by your own father. Go after him.
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Mukhriz talks tommy rot!
written by Jimbo, December 04, 2008
written by Jimbo, December 04, 2008
The Penyata Razak (Razak Report) of 1956 was done more than 50 years ago and it is not relevant now in today's globalization world. Had it been implemented then we would have been worst off. Just look at the number of unemployed graduates we have now. At least those from the Chinese medium schools are better off and have a higher standard than the ones from the national schools.
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Mukhriz : Razak said it first
written by presley, December 04, 2008
written by presley, December 04, 2008
MM, I remember months ago there was an article that said that Marina Mahathir had transfered her children out of National School because of too much segregation in the school. The reason being during certain time of the day, the Muslim will be attending the religious talks whereas the non-Muslim will be attending another type of class.
Well, that's your sister, maybe you know better.
And I did experience this during college time. Certain time of the week, the Muslim attending religious class while non-Muslim attending Civic class where we were told to be tolerate to other race and religion. One time, when passing by the religious class, I was hearing the Lecturer condemning the non-Muslim being .......
I was trying to show acceptance and tolerance to other religion and race. I had been helping a college mate for 3 years. Then at one excursion, I was suppose to share the tent with him. I was happy, but as I was approaching this "close friend" of mine, who was sitting in front of a camp fire, I over heard him saying telling another friend that "I don't want to share the tent with him, the Chinese is dirty". So, that was me personal experience for trying to integrate with other race / religion.
My personal experience is that the less educated older Muslim are more friendly and helpful than the young educated Muslim.
Thus I don't think it is the religion or race problem. But I think it is the wrong teaching that the Educationer imposed onto those young Muslim.
So, whether integrated school or not is not going to change the society. If you keep impose the wrong teaching onto them.
MM is coding the late Tungku Abdul Razak statement to get his support from the PM to be, Najib Abdul Razak. This is so obvious and childish.
I am ashame of such politicial behavior in our beloved country.
I better stop here before I lost my control.
Because personally, I had experienced the less educated Muslim are
Well, that's your sister, maybe you know better.
And I did experience this during college time. Certain time of the week, the Muslim attending religious class while non-Muslim attending Civic class where we were told to be tolerate to other race and religion. One time, when passing by the religious class, I was hearing the Lecturer condemning the non-Muslim being .......
I was trying to show acceptance and tolerance to other religion and race. I had been helping a college mate for 3 years. Then at one excursion, I was suppose to share the tent with him. I was happy, but as I was approaching this "close friend" of mine, who was sitting in front of a camp fire, I over heard him saying telling another friend that "I don't want to share the tent with him, the Chinese is dirty". So, that was me personal experience for trying to integrate with other race / religion.
My personal experience is that the less educated older Muslim are more friendly and helpful than the young educated Muslim.
Thus I don't think it is the religion or race problem. But I think it is the wrong teaching that the Educationer imposed onto those young Muslim.
So, whether integrated school or not is not going to change the society. If you keep impose the wrong teaching onto them.
MM is coding the late Tungku Abdul Razak statement to get his support from the PM to be, Najib Abdul Razak. This is so obvious and childish.
I am ashame of such politicial behavior in our beloved country.
I better stop here before I lost my control.
Because personally, I had experienced the less educated Muslim are
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Single School System
written by Samuel Sing, December 04, 2008
written by Samuel Sing, December 04, 2008
I would agree a single school system if all types of schools are re-engineered towards a single school system which gives everyone an opportunity, instead of classification. Malaysia currently has multi schooling systems, not just 2. This includes MARA, UiTM, Sekolah Agama, Sekolah Vokasional, Sekolah Teknik, GMI, FMI and Maktab Maktab?
Is the MP for Jerlun proposing a fair & equitable treatment & access to Malaysian students irrespective of race, religion & creed?
No where in the world are resources of the common people used for 1 particular race and so much inequitable situation is created for other races.
Is the MP for Jerlun proposing a fair & equitable treatment & access to Malaysian students irrespective of race, religion & creed?
No where in the world are resources of the common people used for 1 particular race and so much inequitable situation is created for other races.
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written by swipenter, December 04, 2008
written by swipenter, December 04, 2008
Just do away with everything that has a two tier system and quota system and base everything on merits and on need basis. Then no need to argue about who say what and when. No need to argue about which race derserves this much and that much. No need to say your religion is better than mine. No need to prove that my race is supreme in Bolihland. No need to prove that which race settled in Bolihland first. Then we have a unified country not divded by race,religion and quotas.
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i'm all for it, if it works
written by asiseesit, December 04, 2008
written by asiseesit, December 04, 2008
yes, the idea have been there for a long, long time. this could be one way to abolish the NEP quota once and for all. it's a start and i think given time, it will work. like i commented previously, should not just stop at primary and secondary schools. apply it for universities too.
once this proposal takes root, eventually the quota issues will become irrelevant.
but a lot of studies and research have to be carried out to determine the right syallabus to be adopted. extend schooling hours to cover languages we practises here including exposing students to other foreign languages to be in line with international standards.
and please, those politicians with no better to do, stop harping on race issues. don't you want your children to be able to compete later on at international levels?
once this proposal takes root, eventually the quota issues will become irrelevant.
but a lot of studies and research have to be carried out to determine the right syallabus to be adopted. extend schooling hours to cover languages we practises here including exposing students to other foreign languages to be in line with international standards.
and please, those politicians with no better to do, stop harping on race issues. don't you want your children to be able to compete later on at international levels?
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written by Ahmad Roslan, December 04, 2008
written by Ahmad Roslan, December 04, 2008
This Mukhriz guy is really one to talk. His kids go to international school. What a hypocrite.
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Students Unity
written by Logic, December 04, 2008
written by Logic, December 04, 2008
Does this imply that vernacular schools are the stumbling blocks to students unity?
Does this also imply that vernacular schools are the only schools where polarisation occurs? There will be no more polarisation if there are no vernacular schools? If not, isn't it logical to identify all the schools where polarisation occur and overcome them at the same time?
Does this also imply that 'students from all races' are not unified at the moment? If so, can anybody tell us why you think that this is so?
Does this also imply that vernacular schools are the only schools where polarisation occurs? There will be no more polarisation if there are no vernacular schools? If not, isn't it logical to identify all the schools where polarisation occur and overcome them at the same time?
Does this also imply that 'students from all races' are not unified at the moment? If so, can anybody tell us why you think that this is so?
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Immediate Priority
written by great alibaba, December 04, 2008
As a candicate running for the ticket of youth leader, Muflis should look into areas of more immediate urgency. He should tell Umno Youth What is his plan to address the following :
1) Malay youths become Mat Rempit, and crimanals as well. The number is increasing by day.
2) Drug Problem among Bumi Youth
3) Bohsia
4) Lack of motivation to study
5) Unemployed and not competitive graduates
6) No direction in life
7) How to discard the dependancy on NEP
8) How to secure any job other than working for government agencies
9) How to survive in the real world ( K - economy )
10) How to interact and communicate professionally
All this areas will help the advancement of the Malay youth tremendously , more so then terminating the vernacular school, which will make them even more incestuously inward looking.
As for integration, to serve the purpose, do encourage more Malay enrolment ( incuding your kids ) into SRJK, so that they will get a grasp of how life is a bit*h without quota and NEP, so that they can understand the meaning of survival of the fittest, and later on, when they have a chance to run for the presidency of Umno youth, they have more constructive idea to give.
Sincerely,
Your friend.
written by great alibaba, December 04, 2008
As a candicate running for the ticket of youth leader, Muflis should look into areas of more immediate urgency. He should tell Umno Youth What is his plan to address the following :
1) Malay youths become Mat Rempit, and crimanals as well. The number is increasing by day.
2) Drug Problem among Bumi Youth
3) Bohsia
4) Lack of motivation to study
5) Unemployed and not competitive graduates
6) No direction in life
7) How to discard the dependancy on NEP
8) How to secure any job other than working for government agencies
9) How to survive in the real world ( K - economy )
10) How to interact and communicate professionally
All this areas will help the advancement of the Malay youth tremendously , more so then terminating the vernacular school, which will make them even more incestuously inward looking.
As for integration, to serve the purpose, do encourage more Malay enrolment ( incuding your kids ) into SRJK, so that they will get a grasp of how life is a bit*h without quota and NEP, so that they can understand the meaning of survival of the fittest, and later on, when they have a chance to run for the presidency of Umno youth, they have more constructive idea to give.
Sincerely,
Your friend.
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written by Joe, December 05, 2008
written by Joe, December 05, 2008
Mukhriz, please unify:-
1. STPM and Matriculation into one system regardless of skin color
2. Closed all Bumi ONLY universities
3. Close all universities with quota system
4. Close all universities with favorite subject given to certain race first.
If you are serious in unifying all the race, and not just fishing for vote.
1. STPM and Matriculation into one system regardless of skin color
2. Closed all Bumi ONLY universities
3. Close all universities with quota system
4. Close all universities with favorite subject given to certain race first.
If you are serious in unifying all the race, and not just fishing for vote.
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Put up or shut up!
written by Rocky Racoon, December 05, 2008
written by Rocky Racoon, December 05, 2008
Will BN scrap religious schools for a single education system? Will matriculation be scrap ? How about university entrance base on merit and not race? Since your father said that Chinese are the biggest tax contributors, it is the bumis who are having the cake and eating it. What do you expect from the non malays to bring to the table when the allocation of the economic pie is tilted in one direction? The hidden agenda here is to make non malays unemployable graduates as well. Please do not insult the malays who send their children to chinese schools.
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Bahasa Malaysia should be the language
written by Durian Besar, December 05, 2008
written by Durian Besar, December 05, 2008
Bahasa Malaysia is the national language, and those Chinese who can't converse in Bahasa should be ashame of him/herself.
However, 90% Malaysian Chinese and Indians of todays generation (please exclude the grandpa and grandma) can speak and can even debate in national language; the remaining 10% that can't mostly flunk all other subjects anyway.
Look at Indonesia, all Indo Chinese speak fluently Indo, yet they fall victim to race baiting.
Blaming vernacular schooling for lack of unity is a lame excuse.
Chinese and Indians in Malaysia don't trust UMNO for validlt grounded reasons. Beat it Mukriz.
And Datuk Lee Chong Wei, next time, win or loose, remember to give your speech in Bahasa Malaysia after whatever international competition you take part. Speak English or Chinese or Russian or Telugu for all we care, but only after saying it in Bahasa. After all you are a Malaysian and you represent Malaysia.
However, 90% Malaysian Chinese and Indians of todays generation (please exclude the grandpa and grandma) can speak and can even debate in national language; the remaining 10% that can't mostly flunk all other subjects anyway.
Look at Indonesia, all Indo Chinese speak fluently Indo, yet they fall victim to race baiting.
Blaming vernacular schooling for lack of unity is a lame excuse.
Chinese and Indians in Malaysia don't trust UMNO for validlt grounded reasons. Beat it Mukriz.
And Datuk Lee Chong Wei, next time, win or loose, remember to give your speech in Bahasa Malaysia after whatever international competition you take part. Speak English or Chinese or Russian or Telugu for all we care, but only after saying it in Bahasa. After all you are a Malaysian and you represent Malaysia.
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Eliminating vernacular medium
written by isahbiazhar, December 05, 2008
written by isahbiazhar, December 05, 2008
Razak might have had good intentions when he wrote the report but it was never implemented because all the leaders had different agenda.Now that after many years of politicking the system had evolved iinto being acceptable by the multiracial society,Mukriz should not push the apple cart.He should look into how to strengthen the multiracial society through other means without touching the educational system which is highly prized by the non Malays.
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"brainless" suggestion
written by Confused Malaysian, December 05, 2008
written by Confused Malaysian, December 05, 2008
"Mukhriz had on Monday suggested that the current dual-stream system of national and vernacular schools be scrapped and be replaced by one which would use Bahasa Malaysia as its medium of instruction in all subjects except science, math and other language subjects."
Vernacular schools that use BM except Sci & Math is not vernacular schools. It's call "national schools", the "real" objective of this suggestion to close down all vernacular schools.
Currently, there are 80,000 Malay children study in Chinese Primary Schools, why?
Jerlun MP, we suggest you find out the answer before making "brainless" suggestion. Maybe Dr M is right, we have more & more "brainless" in this country.
Vernacular schools that use BM except Sci & Math is not vernacular schools. It's call "national schools", the "real" objective of this suggestion to close down all vernacular schools.
Currently, there are 80,000 Malay children study in Chinese Primary Schools, why?
Jerlun MP, we suggest you find out the answer before making "brainless" suggestion. Maybe Dr M is right, we have more & more "brainless" in this country.
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All 5 Chinese School Boards Under Jerlun Parlimentary Seat Condemned This Man
written by Rakyat Miskin, December 05, 2008
written by Rakyat Miskin, December 05, 2008
Thank you for doing PR a favour. It will be PAS the next round.
Please get the UMNO's MPs to continue to incite the non-Malays. They will know what to do to take care of PR. The burning desire for change is spreading to the rural. That is a good sign.
Incidentally, let me tell a story about Ketuanan. I met this young Malay sales person in JB. I asked him about the meaning of Ketuanan Melayu. His face changed. I thought he wanted to scold me. This is the story :
Q : Are you hurt by my question ?
A : No...no...I am hurt because I am supposed to be 'Tuan' but nothing.
Q : Why ?
A : I am a Diploma holder. The company pays me RM1,800 for a start. I do sales.
Q : Ok for a start ?
A : Yes. I do not have a car. I woke up at 5.30am in the morning because I stay in Tampoi. By 6.30am, I have to send my brother to the school. I then board a bus to JB for work. I reach the office at around 8.00am or 8.30am. After my short breakfast, I started calling customers.
Q : What time do you leave office ?
A : Roughly 6.30pm to 7.00pm. Then I board a bus and reach home may be 8.00pm or 9.00pm. Quite late. This is my daily routine.
Q : How's your commission ?
A : That is between RM1,000 to RM2,000 a month.
Q : Not bad for a young person at the age of 21.
A : I work very hard like everyone else.
Q : Why are you so angry about this Ketuanan thing ?
A : My father is an UMNO member. He told me about all the abuses. Do you think UMNO takes care of the Malays ?
Q : It could be.
A : No, they take care of themselves. In fact Chinese takes care of me ?
Q : Why ?
A : Isn't this a Chinese company ? If I were to work in the government sector, will I earn this much ? I worked more than 14 hours a day. What do UMNO give me ? Those in UMNO get a lot.
Sir, let me tell you....tembok UMNO Johor akan pecah the next round..
Q : Why ?
A : Just read the internet and the newspapers, the stories are plenty.
I nodded my head and said goodbye to him.
Please get the UMNO's MPs to continue to incite the non-Malays. They will know what to do to take care of PR. The burning desire for change is spreading to the rural. That is a good sign.
Incidentally, let me tell a story about Ketuanan. I met this young Malay sales person in JB. I asked him about the meaning of Ketuanan Melayu. His face changed. I thought he wanted to scold me. This is the story :
Q : Are you hurt by my question ?
A : No...no...I am hurt because I am supposed to be 'Tuan' but nothing.
Q : Why ?
A : I am a Diploma holder. The company pays me RM1,800 for a start. I do sales.
Q : Ok for a start ?
A : Yes. I do not have a car. I woke up at 5.30am in the morning because I stay in Tampoi. By 6.30am, I have to send my brother to the school. I then board a bus to JB for work. I reach the office at around 8.00am or 8.30am. After my short breakfast, I started calling customers.
Q : What time do you leave office ?
A : Roughly 6.30pm to 7.00pm. Then I board a bus and reach home may be 8.00pm or 9.00pm. Quite late. This is my daily routine.
Q : How's your commission ?
A : That is between RM1,000 to RM2,000 a month.
Q : Not bad for a young person at the age of 21.
A : I work very hard like everyone else.
Q : Why are you so angry about this Ketuanan thing ?
A : My father is an UMNO member. He told me about all the abuses. Do you think UMNO takes care of the Malays ?
Q : It could be.
A : No, they take care of themselves. In fact Chinese takes care of me ?
Q : Why ?
A : Isn't this a Chinese company ? If I were to work in the government sector, will I earn this much ? I worked more than 14 hours a day. What do UMNO give me ? Those in UMNO get a lot.
Sir, let me tell you....tembok UMNO Johor akan pecah the next round..
Q : Why ?
A : Just read the internet and the newspapers, the stories are plenty.
I nodded my head and said goodbye to him.
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written by Bigjoe, December 05, 2008
written by Bigjoe, December 05, 2008
Like the open minds they have when they sack Zaid Ibrahim? Hmmm that sounds like what smart people should do.. NOT!!!!
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written by Bigjoe, December 05, 2008
written by Bigjoe, December 05, 2008
What does it matter who said when? The Razak report as he point out is nearly 60 year old with ideas of for an economy that is no longer relvant. Today and tomorrow economy is about diversity and democratisation of education management with more accountability between parents, teachers and schools NOT the govt.
Razak also promised that the NEP would not have qoutas, it would end twenty years ago. etc. Those things did not happened either... How about making those things happen first???
Razak also promised that the NEP would not have qoutas, it would end twenty years ago. etc. Those things did not happened either... How about making those things happen first???
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written by cactus400D, December 05, 2008
written by cactus400D, December 05, 2008
Mukhriz chose the right time to make the above statement simply becos of his coming election. He was made to look like a hero among his race and off course others does not welcome such statement and viewed them from a racial viewpoint.
We got to ask him what his objective was to choose now to make such a statement. Where was he all these while before both the elections? In general what has he contributed to the society other than just talk and raise issues that he himself knew will sparke a 'fire'. And I just wondered where he send his childrens for education... a local public or private school and in the coming finishing year... overseas, perhaps?
We got to ask him what his objective was to choose now to make such a statement. Where was he all these while before both the elections? In general what has he contributed to the society other than just talk and raise issues that he himself knew will sparke a 'fire'. And I just wondered where he send his childrens for education... a local public or private school and in the coming finishing year... overseas, perhaps?
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written by Whatsay U?, December 05, 2008
written by Whatsay U?, December 05, 2008
Like his recalcitrant father he is repeating & justifying his statement when Hisham was defending him by saying he was mis-quoted. Cat & mouse talk.
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written by Layman, December 05, 2008
written by Layman, December 05, 2008
1956 is history lah. People today is talking about "space science"!
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written by Mel, December 05, 2008
written by Mel, December 05, 2008
I am more of an opposition supporter and certainly dislike UMNO for their numerous wrongdoings over the decades. HOWEVER, I happen to agree with the concept of Sekolah Wawasan because I don't see the point of segregating our children for years and years and then wondering why it is they are racist and ethnocentric. It's a pointless method that has only led to the further disintegration of our society. Every generation is further spreading the racist sentiments of past generations and we simply cannot go on this way.
I'm not sure how much of a difference Sekolah Wawasan can make. But I do think it's a good start. What are we so afraid of, anyway??
If you want to keep your children from mixing with other races, you really need to look in the mirror and ask yourself what you're trying to do.
Let's stop being petty. Education is for children to grow in more ways than just mentally. They must learn to coexist harmoniously in this colourful country of ours. Who is going to teach them if we don't?
I'm not sure how much of a difference Sekolah Wawasan can make. But I do think it's a good start. What are we so afraid of, anyway??
If you want to keep your children from mixing with other races, you really need to look in the mirror and ask yourself what you're trying to do.
Let's stop being petty. Education is for children to grow in more ways than just mentally. They must learn to coexist harmoniously in this colourful country of ours. Who is going to teach them if we don't?
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Sama sama saje...
written by Johan Malaysia, December 05, 2008
written by Johan Malaysia, December 05, 2008
Razak and his son, Mahathir and his son. All sama sama saja. They know how to play the game. Twist the words, stir the water, flame the sentiment, portrait as a hero, buy up cronies….. But the worst is, they know how to use others to create situation that justify them to use authoritative and draconic actions to build their own authoritarian rule.
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written by Wan Zaharizan, December 05, 2008
written by Wan Zaharizan, December 05, 2008
What Razak say is true at that time and all time but the trouble is the education system in Malaysia has slide. During my time we were taught in Civic Classes the festivities and religious occasion of all races now it one sided. To forge one bangsa Malaysia we must embrace our diversity and respect them. We can make the Malay Culture and Language as a basis but we must also learn and willing to be taught to respect other peoples culture and ceremonies. The muslim shouls not be frighten and the ulamak should know better to learn other cultures and festivities does not make one apostate but it enrich a persons life and foster good relationship among others. We should ask why in the 60's throughtout the 70's the former Colonial School like St John receive a large number of the minorities yet now they seem to move away from them to enter their own vernacular school? Why did the enrolment slide happen? That must be adress first before we can embark on a truly one system. If the present system only encourages one view and perception of one race than that is as long as it will be shun by the minorities. Go back to the days of Razak embrace pluralism and we can overcome the malady and rot that have been set in
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my respect for your sister is preventing me from writing what is in my heart------got that BOY???????