Understanding the UEC

(From left) Mohamad Raimi, Khoo, dr Maszlee and Tan speaking on the UEC Policy Taskforce in March. - File photo

AFTER conducting close to 60 dialogues lasting two hours each or 120 hours and counting of discussions with educational experts, the Policy Team of the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) will propose that an independent education committee, which does not fall under the Education Ministry’s purview, oversee educational issues.

The taskforce set up by the ministry last October to look into the issue of recognising the UEC, gathered that an independent education commission is exactly what the country needs to ensure an effective education system.