Govt not hiring S'poreans to teach English here, says PM


PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has denied claims that Malaysia is considering recruiting teachers from Singapore to teach English.

The Prime Minister said the proposal, meant to be a volunteer programme, was also aimed at boosting English proficiency and improving bilateral relations between Malaysia and Singapore.

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