Education Minister Maszlee Malik said the study, which began in October last year, contains the outcome of all discussions from various aspects including economic, social and education.

“Any proposal made to the government must be studied comprehensively, taking into consideration the views of parties from various fields, and cannot be made in a hurry,” he said in a press conference to introduce the UEC policy team here today.

The team is led by the founder of the Centre for the Study and Documentation of Traditional Malay Performances Eddin Khoo and members of the Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia Mohamad Raimi Ab Rahim and president of the Malaysia-China Chamber of Commerce Tan Yew Sing.

Maszlee said so far, the team had conducted 14 interview sessions involving 34 slots with personalities and organisations, with the information-gathering process was still ongoing.

He said he is confident that the outcome of the study will give a more comprehensive, clear and unbiased view of the situation.

The UEC is the unified examination for independent Chinese secondary schools which do not follow the national education system.

Recognition of the UEC was one of the promises made in the Pakatan Harapan manifesto for the 14th General Election.