Retain vernacular schools with condition to strengthen BM

A senator has proposed that existing vernacular schools be maintained, but with the condition that the mastery of the Malay language and history be prioritised in line with the teaching and learning curriculum (PdP) of national schools.

Senator Azhar Ahmad argued that while Article 152 of the Federal Constitution allows for the existence of vernacular schools, in order to shape the true face of Malaysia, the national language and national history need to be standardised across all schools.