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The Sun
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Zambry denies Chinese students taking local university quotas
GEORGE TOWN: Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir dismissed allegations that Chinese students are displacing locals in public universities. He clarified that the government has not prioritised foreign students over Malaysians in foundation programmes. 'We have never compromised on the policies set by the Central University Admission Unit (UPU),' he said. He emphasised that public universities prioritise Malaysian students as their primary beneficiaries. 'It is not true that we are denying local students their rights,' he added. Zambry spoke after opening the IEEE International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits (IPFA) 2025 at the Setia Spice Convention Centre. His statement countered claims by MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong in Parliament. Wee had suggested that Chinese students secure spots in public universities due to financial advantages. Zambry noted that Malaysia welcomes international students from over 150 countries under its internationalisation policy. 'They choose Malaysia because they trust our education system,' he explained. He attributed the shift from Western countries to geopolitical tensions and competition. The minister warned against spreading unfounded allegations that create public anxiety. He urged MPs and others to seek constructive dialogue instead of politicising the issue. 'I don't want to see the creation of polemics that only do harm,' he stressed. - Bernama
Barnama
2 days ago
- Politics
- Barnama
Zambry Denies Claim Chinese Nationals Taking Local Student Quotas
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir today refuted allegations that an influx of students from China is limiting opportunities for local students to enter public universities in Malaysia. He said it is not true that the government is admitting Chinese nationals into foundation programmes of public universities at the expense of local students for the sake of profits. 'We have never compromised on the policies set by the Central University Admission Unit (UPU). The priority at public institutions of higher learning (IPTA) is always Malaysian students, because IPTAs are meant to provide education for Malaysian children first. 'It is not true that we are denying local students their rights. We have never sacrificed the UPU-set quota,' he told reporters after opening the IEEE International Symposium on the Physical and Failure Analysis of Integrated Circuits (IPFA) 2025 at the Setia Spice Convention Centre in Bayan Lepas today. He was responding to a statement made in Parliament yesterday by MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong, who claimed that more students from China are gaining admission into public universities because they can afford it, compared to Malaysians. Zambry said Malaysia hosts international students from more than 150 countries, including in private institutions of higher learning, in line with its internationalisation policy. 'They choose Malaysia because they trust our education system. Previously, they may have opted for Western countries, but due to increased geopolitical tensions and competition, they've turned to Malaysia instead,' he said. He also described such allegations as causing unnecessary public anxiety and fuelling polemics that bring no benefit to the country. As such, he urged anyone with questions on the matter, including Members of Parliament, to engage in direct discussions and seek constructive dialogue instead of politicising the issue in Parliament.
