 Currently there are 60 independent Chinese high schools in Malaysia, including Foon Yew High School which is the largest secondary school in the country with over 7000 students.Foon Yew High School was the first school to refuse the government's proposal, as well as the first high school to have a branch campus (located in Kulai).The second largest is Chong Hwa Independent High School, Kuala Lumpur, which is known for its excellent academic performance as well as award-winning performance in inter-school competitions.