Several groups have launched a joint petition to retain the existing guidelines on the implementation of the Dual Language Programme (DLP) in schools nationwide.

The petition urges the Education Ministry to withdraw its directive for all schools to mandatorily commence at least one non-DLP class for the teaching of Mathematics and Science.

The petition was initiated by MCA Youth, Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia (Page), Parent-Teacher Association of SJKT Vivekananda, British Graduate Association Malaysia and Penang and...