Unity Minister: Vernacular schools are not a divisive factor

PETALING JAYA: Vernacular schools are not a divisive factor but rather a platform for unity, says National Unity Minister Datuk Seri Aaron Ago Dagang, who points to enrolment data indicating a steady increase in non-Chinese students attending Chinese vernacular schools and non-Indian students in Tamil vernacular schools between 2018 and 2023.

“This demonstrates that unity among the people can be cultivated anywhere if all parties are sincere,” said Aaron, before adding that the ministry conducted a study on vernacular schools, revealing that they provide a platform for students from diverse backgrounds to interact and understand each other.