PETALING JAYA (July 20, 2010): SINGAPORE has been making concerted efforts to woo Malaysian Chinese independent school leavers in recent years.Among others, the island republic waives entrance examinations and doles out scholarships, permanent residency or even citizenship to absorb the crème la de crème of the Malaysian Chinese education.
Of the 4,000 to 5,000 students sitting the UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) examination every year, the number of those furthering their education in Singapore has increase from 5.59% in 2006 to 8.40% in 2007 and 9.96% in 2008. Full Story
