Special tuition scheme starts with 450,000 pupils


UTUSAN Malaysia reported that 450,000 pupils in Years Four, Five and Six from low-income families started extra classes under the Tuition Voucher Scheme on Thursday.  

The scheme, announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi on Dec 30, will involve 65,000 full-time teachers giving tuition outside school hours.  

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RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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