KUCHING, Feb. 11 -- The Sarawak United Association of Chinese School Boards of Management (Sarawak Dong Zong) has criticised National Unity Minister Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang over his claim that recognising the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) could spark domestic tension.

The association said such remarks run counter to Sarawak's long-standing spirit of openness and inclusivity, reflect outdated biases within the federal bureaucracy, and are inconsistent with the minister's responsibility to promote genuine national unity.

In a statement, Sarawak Dong Zong said framing the legitimate pursuit of educational rights as a threat to unity was misleading and risked eroding public confidence in the government's role in safeguarding social c...