No more free school breakfast programme

Reports by MARTIN CARVALHO and TARRENCE TAN

THE free school breakfast programme introduced during Dr Maszlee Malik’s tenure as education minister in 2019 has been halted by the government.

In a parliamentary written reply dated Nov 15, the Education Ministry said the Cabinet decided on Jan 15, 2020, not to continue the free breakfast programme as present government food programmes were adequate.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Government , Parliament , Dewan Rakyat , At the dewan rakyat

Next In Nation
Road closure: Jalan Sultan Ismail, Bukit Bintang to be closed for "I Lite U" on Jan 3
Flood: Number of victims rises in three states, Sarawak worst hit
Online Safety Committee formed as Act comes into force, says Azalina
Appeals court upholds 30-year jail, whipping on tiler for cannabis trafficking
Unity government unfazed by PAS-Bersatu issues, says Anwar
Penang: Traffic diversions, road closure for cycling event on Jan 3-4
Education fair offers study pathways
Three former Perlis reps sue state Speaker, assembly over vacant seat declaration
Underaged teen pleads guilty to hurting cop during Kg Sg Baru vacant possession op
Highest in history: Prasarana records over 1.54 million passenger trips for New Year's Eve

Trending in News

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.