Cabinet decision clear, put vernacular school funding issue to rest, urges Education Minister


SEREMBAN: All parties urged to put to rest the issue of vernacular schools receiving funds from activities involving alcohol brands through their board of directors and foundations, says Fadhlina Sidek.

The Education Minister said the Cabinet had deliberated on this during its meeting on Wednesday (July 24) and the decision taken was in the best interest of all parties.

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