KUCHING: Prime Minister Tun Mahathir Mohamad is expected to appoint a new federal minister of education in light of recent statements by current Education Minister, Dr. Maszlee Malik, on several issues that have raised serious questions about his ability to
SUPP Vice President and Kuching President Datuk Lily Yong made this appeal by addressing reporters yesterday
She claimed that the Minister had made contradictory statements on the issue. recognition of the unified examination certificate (UEC) despite the fact that one of the promises figured in the manifesto Pakatan Harapan in the recent 14th general election.
Yong also alleged that the Minister recently made flip-flop statements regarding black shoes at school next year, with reference to Maszlee saying that a grace period will be granted so that the white shoes can still be used The decision is fully implemented.
"Tun Mahathir is undoubtedly a great leader.Now, he should notice and realize that he had chosen the wrong person to be responsible for education. he (Mahathir) should replace Maszlee with another person who is more mature and wise, "she added.
She admitted that she had been abroad before that, but she followed the events in the country and found them
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"Politicians should not use education as political propaganda to seek votes and support. She also called on the federal government led by the PH to look into why the elite group sent their children to schools overseas. "
" It is undeniable that many this group send their children to schools abroad.And usually they do not come back.It is a serious matter that the Malaysian government, old or new, must seriously consider.
"Is this what does it mean (send the children into the schools abroad) that they have no confidence in the education system in Malaysia? "asked.