KUCHING, Nov 5: The Kuching Chung Hua Primary School No. 1 Alumni Association has called on the Ministry of Education (MOE) to respect the distinctive characteristics of Chinese primary schools and safeguard mother tongue education amid concerns over proposed changes to the national primary school curriculum framework scheduled for implementation in 2027.
Its secretary Amy Tnay said the Association was seriously concerned about proposed adjustments to the curriculum structure and instructional periods in Chinese primary schools, particularly their potential impact on students’ language learning and the preservation of mother tongue education.
While acknowledging the importance of educational reform to keep pace with changing times, she stressed that changes must be based on genuine needs, supported by research and aimed at producing measurable improvements.
