A timely win for vernacular schools in Malaysia


PETALING JAYA: The Federal Court’s decision to uphold the constitutionality of vernacular schools has come at just the right time – it is International Mother Language Day today.

MCA publicity bureau chairman Chan Quin Er said Malaysians can be assured that their children’s right to mother tongue education is protected.

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