The purpose of Education Minister Maszlee Malik saying that he will ensure Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) recognition does not threaten the status of the national language is to assuage the fears of doubters, says his deputy Teo Nie Ching.

Speaking to reporters after a groundbreaking ceremony in SMK Seri Kembangan, Teo stressed that the move would threaten neither Bahasa Malaysia nor national unity...