MP SPEAKS | The unwarranted statement by Bersatu Youth Chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal on the need to abolish vernacular schools to better promote unity, runs smack against freedom of education practiced in Malaysia since Independence in 1957.

It is against the racial unity which has been forged by various races of the nation, as it was never proven that vernacular schools were disruptive to national unity nor failed to produce students who were nationalistic.

Vernacular schools have not only contributed to the growth of the “mother-tongue” of various races but the products of these schools have become national leaders, serving the nation for years.

Their contribution to nation-building should be celebrated and not condemned for being a 'disruption' to national unity.

I wish to reiterate that politicians should not use the race and religion card to...