Over 400,000 school students facing learning problems, says Education Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: Over 400,000 students in primary and secondary schools nationwide are experiencing learning problems, says Fadhlina Sidek.

The Education Minister said 280,985 primary school students (Year 1 to Year 6) have yet to master the Malay language subject.

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