Nearly 1 in 5 Chinese secondary students enrolled in UEC system, Dewan told
Data presented in the Malaysian parliament shows that nearly 20% of Chinese secondary students are enrolled in the independent UEC education system. Officials are concerned about declining enrollment rates due to lower birth rates.
Why it matters
It highlights demographic shifts and the challenges facing specialized ethnic-based education systems in a national context.
Last month, Dong Zong said the total number of students at Chinese independent schools nationwide had fallen below 80,000, after reaching a peak of about 81,000.
The article relies on government data and statements from educational organizations to report on enrollment trends.
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in