Mahathir promises to pay attention to the children's education

BOGOR – Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad vowed to pay more attention to the education of Indonesian citizens working in Malaysia

"We are aware that the Indonesian people are also in Malaysia Some are coming legally and some are coming illegally, "Mahathir said at a joint press conference with President Joko Widodo at the Bogor Presidential Palace in West Java on Friday 29/6. . provide educational facilities for the children of Indonesian migrant workers working in Malaysia.

However, he admitted, the distribution is less evenly distributed. "We realize that those who come legally do not come alone, but with their families, their children, they need a lesson and have to go to school," Mahathir said. The 92-year-old man also promised to improve educational facilities so that the children of migrant workers can enjoy a decent education in the neighboring country

"In Sabah and Sarawak, he "There are no schools that can accommodate the children of Indonesians, Sarawak, we will fix that," Mahathir said. Earlier, President Jokowi and Prime Minister Mahathir discussed a number of things during their meeting at the Bogor Presidential Palace. One of them, President Jokowi, told TKI in Malaysia

"I entrust the protection to Indonesian workers. in Malaysia, "Jokowi said President Jokowi also hopes that the Malaysian government will look into the education sector for the children of Indonesian citizens who find themselves there. schools for Indonesian children residing in Malaysia, "he said.

The request of President Joko Widodo was answered by Mahathir. President Jokowi and Prime Minister Mahathir also discussed other issues such as Eradication of corruption, connectivity and border commitments.

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