Zahid: Govt always concerned about safety of students

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SIBU: The government will not compromise on the safety of students at religious schools, which are now not registered with the Education Ministry.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said the safety of the 50,000-odd students nationwide was of utmost importance and "there is a need to ensure that these schools are registered with the ministry."