Maszlee: Decision to halt building SJKCs final


PETALING JAYA: The decision to halt construction of the new Chinese vernacular schools (SJKCs) is final, said Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik.

He said it was the official decision of the ministry and that construction of the primary schools will be based on national interests.

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