PUTRAJAYA: The government has given its assurance that the current Bumiputera quota system under the Education Ministry's matriculation programme will remain unchanged.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim emphasised the importance of maintaining the existing quota for Bumiputera, citing its longstanding practice and alignment with Article 153 of the Federal Constitution.

Article 153 reserves quotas for Malays and natives of Sabah and Sarawak in various services and permits.

He said this was despite the announcement yesterday which said students who obtained 10As and above in the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) exam will be guaranteed a place in any matriculation programme regardless of race or locality.

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