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MCA denies closing Chinese schools, blames demographics
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MCA denies closing Chinese schools, blames demographics

From Utusan Malaysia · () Malay

Translated from Malay, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • MCA denies closing Chinese primary schools, stating closures were due to demographic shifts and urban migration.
  • The party claims accusations are baseless and that it has historically helped relocate schools to more suitable locations.
  • MCA asserts it has been unfairly targeted with misinformation regarding education policies.

The Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA) has refuted claims that it was responsible for the closure of 42 Chinese primary schools. According to Lu Yen Tung, the Sepanggar MCA Division Chief, such accusations are untrue and stem from a misunderstanding of demographic changes and rural-to-urban migration patterns.

The matter did not happen due to demographic changes and the migration of rural residents to urban areas.

— Lu Yen TungExplaining the reasons behind school closures.

Lu explained that school closures were a consequence of declining student numbers, with some schools becoming ineffective due to very small enrollments. He stated that the MCA has often been unfairly maligned by certain groups with baseless accusations concerning education and government policies.

There are schools with very small student numbers, causing them to no longer operate effectively.

— Lu Yen TungFurther elaborating on the reasons for school closures.

Throughout its history, the MCA has been instrumental in relocating over 100 schools to areas with better accessibility and larger student populations. Lu clarified that in Sabah, only one Chinese vernacular school has been involved in such a relocation, emphasizing the party's commitment to supporting Chinese education.

Throughout more than 60 years, MCA has helped relocate more than 100 schools to more suitable locations with larger student numbers.

— Lu Yen TungHighlighting the party's historical role in school development.
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Originally published by Utusan Malaysia in Malay. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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