Leaders of the Barisan Nasional Chinese-based component parties met Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad this morning to discuss their proposals on the plan to teach Science and Mathematics in English in Chinese schools.

Spokesperson for the group, MCA president Dr Ling Liong Sik revealed this to the media after attending the weekly Cabinet meeting in Putrajaya later.

Ling said the meeting with the premier was also attended by Gerakan president Dr Lim Keng Yaik, Sarawak United People's Party (SUPP) George Chan and Sabah Progressive Party president, Yong Teck Lee.

However, it is learnt that no final decision has been made on when and how the new system should take place.

"We were very fortunate since prime minister very kindly gave us audience this morning. We had a very fruitful exchange of ideas," said Ling, refusing to elaborate further.