Sunday, November 1, 2009
Vernacular schools.
The recent statements aired by Prof.Khoo regarding single stream schools are too simplistic.Just because the Chinese parents wants their kids to study in Chinese primary or secondary schools does not mean that they do not place much importance on national unity.From his statements on TV7,it is as if only by having single stream schools as in S'pore(mentioned by Prof Khoo)will national unity be achieved.Doesn't he ever heard of this slogan 'Unity in diversity?"He even mentioned that the Chinese should decide whether they want to live here or in China?I think he has crossed the line and it is seditious.Singapore has implemented single stream with English as the medium of teaching and learning.It is a totally different scenario there altogether.What about Thailand?The Thai govt are facing strong resistance in the deep south from Thai muslims because they don't trust the central govt.They also want to learn their language and culture.They want self rule or at least autonomy.
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