Joint Statement Released by Dong Zong and Jiao Zong
February 28, 2019
The Recognisation of the UEC by the New Government Is Urged
Education to Education, for a Prompt Acceptance of the UEC
The President of Dong Zong Tan Tai Kim’s comment “on the issue of the UEC recognisation, Dong Zong is willing to wait patiently” to a certain extent begs misunderstanding and queries after being reported on media, Dong Zong herewith clarifies with this statement proper:
- Mr Tan’s address that day had clearly stated, “due to the fact that the government is working on the recognisation of the UEC with the UEC Task Force committee led by the Education Minister Dr Maszlee and committee expects to wrap up the report around June and July, Dong Zong is willing to wait patiently”. Mr Tan’s address may have caused some misunderstanding among the reporters as he missed out certain background details when he delivered his speech. In fact, Mr Tan had clarified the matter when the news was published the following day through the media. But attributed to stereotyped impression, it was misinterpreted and reported otherwise. Anyhow, Dong Zong wishes to take this opportunity to clarify the matter to relieve doubts, hopefully to end unnecessary suspicions.
- Dong Zong reiterates, its bid to beseech the government to recognise and accept the UEC as soon as possible is its consistent plead and expectation over the years, let alone the fact that the Pakatan Harapan party had listed this in its election manifesto. Therefore, the new government dominated by Pakatan Harapan members should credit its promise to consolidate public trust.
- Dong Jiao Zong again declares, the Pakatan Harapan government should honour its promise and it is believed to be rational and there is no room for swaying stance. We shall persistently strive for the recognisation of the UEC neither superciliously nor obsequiously by all available means, and supervise the new government for the honour of its ultimate goal promised.