Cabinet will decide if vernacular schools can accept funds through boards and foundations


PETALING JAYA: The Cabinet has decided that it will consider allowing vernacular schools to receive funds through its board of directors and foundations, including from activities involving alcohol brands.

The Cabinet meeting on Wednesday (July 24) also agreed to uphold existing guidelines that prohibit fund donation activities that display and promote liquor on school premises, the Education Ministry added in a statement.

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