Maria slams education quota as ‘behind the times’
Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah says education is fundamental human rights and it’s time Malaysia moved towards meritocracy. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, April 23, 2019.
RACE-BASED quota as a form of affirmative action is not the way forward, especially after 61 years of independence, said Petaling Jaya MP Maria Chin Abdullah. The quota system might be necessary now but it must only be a temporary measure to offset those who are unable to access education, she said. Effective July 2018, access to full reports will only be available with a subscription. Sign-up now and enjoy one week free access!
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