tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post113681701349980020..comments2024-03-21T20:10:28.943+08:00Comments on EDUCATION IN MALAYSIA: Vision SchoolsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-33053224935043332232013-05-07T23:37:04.453+08:002013-05-07T23:37:04.453+08:00“ Perkara 12. Hak berkenaan dengan pendidikan.
(...“ Perkara 12. Hak berkenaan dengan pendidikan.<br /><br /><br />(1) Tanpa menjejaskan keluasan Perkara 8, tidak boleh ada diskriminasi terhadap mana-mana warganegara semata-mata atas alasan agama, ras, keturunan atau tempat lahir— <br />(a) dalam pentadbiran mana-mana institusi pendidikan yang disenggarakan oleh suatu pihak berkuasa awam, dan, khususnya, kemasukan murid-murid atau pelajar-pelajar atau pembayaran fi; atau (b) dalam memberikan bantuan kewangan daripada wang sesuatu pihak berkuasa awam bagi penyenggaraan atau pendidikan murid-murid atau pelajar-pelajar di mana-mana institusi pendidikan (sama ada disenggarakan oleh suatu pihak berkuasa awam atau tidak dan sama ada di dalam atau di luar Persekutuan).<br /><br /><br />(2) Tiap-tiap kumpulan agama berhak menubuhkan dan menyenggarakan institusi-institusi bagi pendidikan kanak-kanak dalam agama kumpulan itu sendiri, dan tidak boleh ada diskriminasi semata-mata atas alasan agama dalam mana-mana undang-undang yang berhubungan dengan institusi-institusi itu atau dalam pentadbiran mana-mana undang-undang itu; tetapi adalah sah bagi Persekutuan atau sesuatu Negeri menubuhkan atau menyenggarakan atau membantu dalam menubuhkan atau menyenggarakan institusi-institusi Islam atau mengadakan atau membantu dalam mengadakan ajaran dalam agama Islam dan melakukan apa-apa perbelanjaan sebagaimana yang perlu bagi maksud itu.”<br /><br /><br />The right to such vernacular education is also part of the Social Contract by our forefathers. Just look around us, I do not know of any country in this world that has such an education system like we have. Not even Singapore. I am told Lee Kuan Yew closed down all other streams of schools in the 60s / 70s and only allowed national schools.<br /><br /><br />Thailand, Indonesia or even Phillipines do not have such a system also. In fact they are worse. Everyone, whether you are a Buddhist, Hindu or Muslim do not have a name that identifies you with your religion or race. Everyone has been assimilated and have only Thai name or Indonesian name.<br /><br /><br />Until now, our government has always respected the Social Contract and even included it into the Constitution. The Government had never attempted in any way to close down vernacular schools as was done in Singapore. And I sincerely doubt they would ever do that. In fact, I know for a fact, the Government through Ministry of Education allocates per capita and some repair funding for Vernacular Schools.<br /><br /><br />On this note, I do not understand why certain groups such as Dong Jiao Zong are so against Sekolah Wawasan. I am told SJK (T) groups are supportive though. I have discussed with some friends before on it. One of the reasons given is that they fear this action is the initial stage of the assimilation process. Now, I have to rebut that.<br /><br /><br />As I said, the right to vernacular education is part of the Social Contract. It is also enshrined in the Constitution and more specifically addressed in the Education Act 1996. The BN Government has never attempted to close vernacular schools down and I doubt it ever will. In fact I believe variety or diversity is a strength that is unique to Malaysia if addressed properly. I for one would like to see vernacular schools be a part of the tools for integration and not be an unwilling agent for polarization.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-42588900997701750192009-07-17T10:40:25.098+08:002009-07-17T10:40:25.098+08:00i heard the school gate open by different race. is...i heard the school gate open by different race. is it right?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1143443249948499552006-03-27T15:07:00.000+08:002006-03-27T15:07:00.000+08:00Vision School USJ is a new schools with all experi...Vision School USJ is a new schools with all experienced and trained teachers. While the SJKC are still crying for teachers after so many years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1136867688099332302006-01-10T12:34:00.000+08:002006-01-10T12:34:00.000+08:00Whether it's Vision School or not, the outcome, or...Whether it's Vision School or not, the outcome, or final product is still the same. Why do I say so? Here:<BR/><BR/>When children of all races study together until Lower secondary school, students of a particular race with excellent results go on to MRSM boarding schools. What about other races with similar scores? Still stick around in old school of course.<BR/><BR/>After taking SPM, for those who opts to stick to government IPTAs, many will continue to prepare for pre-U studies in Form Six or Matriculation centres. But due to some technical issues, namely quota and certain restrictions placed against certain races, again the students are segregated. A particular race will opts for somewhat "easier" routes in Matriculations in one year while leaving others swot and sweat in STPM for 2 years.<BR/><BR/>Then, during the application for IPTAs, certain races are barred from applying for certain University. This is blatant discrimination against the "victimised" races. Thus leaving them at disadvantage and let them compete not only from STPM comrades, but with the Matriculation graduates with "mystified" standards as well. Yet the "victims" don't dare to voice out. As a consequence, the "victims" will certainly bear the brunt of such discrimination and hence, hold the grudge and resentment is not suprising at all.<BR/><BR/>Finally during undergraduate years, like most of what the above anon have stated, the students of various races won't mingle with each other. Why? Because the students know certain races have certain advantages on the other. Yet most of them do not voice out lest they will be 'blacklisted'. Freedom are suppressed to the fullest extent. <BR/><BR/>After all these years, with the minds are already set, how do you tell them to integrate as a whole?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12123329.post-1136818904811697462006-01-09T23:01:00.000+08:002006-01-09T23:01:00.000+08:00Good work on the education issues in Malaysia. I b...Good work on the education issues in Malaysia. I believe this blog has been fair(at least to me) to all parties. <BR/><BR/>I am currently in my final year in one of the local university. It is rather obvious that there are little racial integration within the university. <BR/><BR/>The Chinese students believe that they are superior, the malay students believe that the Chinese are looking down on them and the Indian students are not bothered with others (One of my Indian friend told me that they are the minority and must stick together to survive). I guess that the issue of opportunities and vested interests some how pushed us to the edge. <BR/><BR/>This is strictly my opinion and does not reflect to all in the university.I have friends that are close to all races.The common thing: they are not bothered with other people's opinion and stigma they received. Its just a simple word that binds them together:FRIENDS.....<BR/><BR/>All I want to say is that sometimes,try looking beyond the self-imposed rules,so-called culture,I am better than you-mentality. We are all here thanks to our fore-fathers that fought wars and struggle to build up a country,OUR country.It is thanks to them that we are in a peaceful country.<BR/><BR/>Just try to look beyond our differences.....we have a lot more in common......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com