Talk to your own BN minister: Loke tells Wee Ka Siong where to bring UEC grouses
JOHOR BAHRU, May 17 — DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke has told MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong to direct his complaints regarding the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) to his own coalition partner, Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir.
Speaking at the 2026 Pakatan Harapan Convention today, Loke pointed out that since Zambry is from Barisan Nasional (BN) and MCA is a component party, any dissatisfaction should be resolved internally within their coalition.
“If you are not satisfied, please look for the minister from BN, as he determines the conditions and policies,” Loke said.
“He agreed with the Cabinet decision. So, don’t blame Anthony Loke and DAP. We also want to resolve the issue quickly.”
Loke reframed the debate by stressing that the UEC is an issue of educational access, not a political tool or a threat to the national language.
“Today, we have a prime minister who wants to provide fair access to education for all,” he said, adding that the mandate to resolve the long-standing issue came directly from the prime minister.
Addressing concerns within the Malay community, Loke gave his assurance that the status of Bahasa Melayu as the national language is secure and will never be disputed by DAP.
“The Malay community does not need to worry, as Bahasa Melayu will forever be the national language,” he affirmed.
“Today, we want Malaysian children to master various languages. This is the Madani government and our philosophy.”
