School ‘elite classes’ to be done away with in three years


Class act: (From left) Chinese Taipei School (Kuala Lumpur) President Datuk Allen Chiang, Ministry of Education Political Deputy Minister Leehter Yao, Chong and Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia Representative (Head of Mission) James Chang Chi-ping.

KUALA LUMPUR: The Education Ministry aims to do away with the culture of “elite classes” in the country’s schools within the next three years, said Deputy Education Minister Datuk Chong Sin Woon.

He said the ministry would be using a “soft landing” approach to carry out its plans.

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