Mixed reaction from political circle


PETALING JAYA: The Prime Minister’s extra role as the acting Education Minister was greeted with mixed feeling, with many hoping that he would be able to resolve the issues plaguing the ministry.

Some believe that Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s experience could come in handy as he had previously held the Education Ministry portfolio from 1974 to 1977.

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