Financial literacy should be taught in schools, says Ahmad Maslan


KULAI: Financial literacy classes should be introduced in schools, especially at the secondary level, to prevent students from falling for scams, says Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan.

The Deputy Finance Minister said many people, including teachers, have fallen victim to widespread financial scams and investment schemes, which showed the need for such a subject to be formally introduced in schools.

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