The Dec 28 congress to be held by Dong Zong and Jiao Zong (Dong Jiao Zong) is not a protest but an indoor event to discuss the implementation of Jawi script lessons in vernacular schools, clarifies Dong Zong Central Committee member Low Chee Chong.

Speaking with Malaysiakini, he said the meeting is only opened to representatives of Chinese NGOs and not members of the public.

"This is a meeting that will discuss education topics and the Jawi script issue. The meeting (is called) to express the stance (of Chinese NGOs), and it is not a racial gathering," he said...