I want them to be true Malaysians, says mother


KUALA LUMPUR: Shalwati Nurshal has asked that her four children who are back in Malaysia be sent to a national school so that they can be taught Malaysian culture.

Shalwati, who is in jail together with her husband, Tourism Malaysia director in the country Azizul Raheem Awaluddin, made the request to Deputy Home Minister Datuk Hamzah Zainuddin who met her in prison to get her permission to bring the children back to Malaysia.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Government , Wisma Putra , sweden , najib , Women Ministry

Next In Nation

Preparing tomorrow’s doctors for global careers in an evolving healthcare landscape
PM Anwar undergoes medical examination
Penang PH-BN link just ‘business as usual’, says analyst
Human capital needs joint effort
Family lets child urinate on floor of high-speed train
Keeping nature’s magic alive
Government committed to increasing Sarawak seats, says Fahmi
Beloved pup run over twice
‘Safeguards needed for local firms’
Expert: Grasslands is best option to curb human-elephant conflict

Others Also Read