NGOs want end to race-based university admissions
Rosli H. Mahat speaks during a press conference in Kuala Lumpur April 22, 2019. — Picture by Choo Choy May
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 — Two groups called today for student and faculty admissions to universities to be based on merit instead of using racial quotas. The proposal by Malaysian Academic Movement and The National Patriots Association was part of MOVE’s higher education reforms that were submitted to Education Minister Maszlee Malik in June last year.
“GERAK is pushing for meritocracy. We have more than enough space for everybody. So there’s no need for race-based admission anymore. So that’s why we call for equal opportunity and access to education at all levels. “Besides the students, we also call for the recruitment of the faculty, including lecturers, to also be based on merit,” said MOVE secretary-general Rosli H. Mahat.
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
NGOs want to know conditions for Penang reclamation project approval | Malay MailGEORGE TOWN, April 18 ― The Penang state government must reveal the 18 conditions attached to federal approval of the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project, two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) said today. SM Mohamed Idris, president of both the Penang Consumers Association (CAP) and...
Read more »
Evidence of state-sponsored violence and discrimination against LGBT persons in Malaysia — 41 NGOs | Malay MailAPRIL 19 — In March 2019, Malaysian human rights defender Numan Afifi made an intervention at the UPR (Universal Periodic Review) Adoption Reports at the Human Rights Council, Geneva. Amidst scrutiny over interventions by civil society organisations, MACSA and WAFIQ claimed that Numan’s...
Read more »
Penang-based NGOs ‘shocked’ over approval for 3-island projectCAP and Sahabat Alam Malaysia are concerned about the environmental and financial costs to Penang if the mega reclamation project and subsequent transport master plan are implemented.
Read more »
NGOs 'shocked and disturbed' by Putrajaya's PSR approvalThere are huge financial, social, and environmental concerns over the project to build three artificial islands near Penang, says activist SM Mohamed Idris.
Read more »
Report: Dubious NGOs misused millions in funds for IndiansSome of the NGOs have disappeared… they gave fake addresses. The police and MACC will be informed, says Mitra DG.
Read more »
After NGOs complain, CM reveals 56 conditions for PIL1The conditions cover land works and control and the monitoring of air, water, noise and vibrations.
Read more »
RM10 mil for Impact Malaysia youth programmesImpact Malaysia is a platform to connect government bodies, corporate companies, NGOs, civil community organisations, social enterprises and individuals.
Read more »
Dr M wants to bring F1 race back to Malaysia | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 18 — Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad today said the government intends to bring back the Formula One (F1) race due to the interest it has generated in the automotive industry among Malaysians. Although the prime minister did not say exactly when the race will make its return, he...
Read more »
NGOs want to know conditions for Penang reclamation project approval | Malay MailGEORGE TOWN, April 18 ― The Penang state government must reveal the 18 conditions attached to federal approval of the Penang South Reclamation (PSR) project, two non-governmental organisations (NGOs) said today. SM Mohamed Idris, president of both the Penang Consumers Association (CAP) and...
Read more »
Evidence of state-sponsored violence and discrimination against LGBT persons in Malaysia — 41 NGOs | Malay MailAPRIL 19 — In March 2019, Malaysian human rights defender Numan Afifi made an intervention at the UPR (Universal Periodic Review) Adoption Reports at the Human Rights Council, Geneva. Amidst scrutiny over interventions by civil society organisations, MACSA and WAFIQ claimed that Numan’s...
Read more »
Pua: Bloomberg TV’s interview with UBS official biased, based on wrong facts | Malay MailKUALA LUMPUR, April 19 — Pakatan Harapan MP Tony Pua today criticised Bloomberg TV for what he says are wrong facts about Malaysia’s economy. He said that that PH government welcomes criticism as long as it is factual and constructive commentary. Pua was commenting on a senior UBS official's...
Read more »