The UEC Debate Reawakens Identity Discourse
Syaza Shukri
The issue of recognition for the pre-university exam certificate issued by Chinese-language schools has renewed identity politics in Malaysia.

Syaza Shukri
The issue of recognition for the pre-university exam certificate issued by Chinese-language schools has renewed identity politics in Malaysia.
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