Ministry data: 15pct of SJKC students are Malay

Published: Nov 12, 2020 3:25 AM | Updated: Nov 12, 2020 4:12 AM

The latest primary school enrolment figures point to a slide in popularity in national schools (Sekolah Kebangsaan, or SK) among Chinese and Indian parents.

The numbers also show national-type vernacular Chinese schools (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina, or SJKC) have become more popular among non-Chinese parents in the past decade, especially Malay parents

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