Khat continues to be a hot topic


Dr Maszlee Malik

PUTRAJAYA: A day after Education Minister Dr Mazlee Malik’s assurance that schoolchildren will not be tested on their khat writing skill,the introduction of the Jawi calligraphy continues to be the hot subject among politicians.

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail said the government took note of the concerns of the public on the matter,especially among the Chinese community.

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