IPOH: Authorities are looking into allegations that an education centre of dubious legal status is being operated for Rohingya children in Kampung Ladang Titian, Terengganu.
Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said all schools must be established and operated in accordance with the Education Act 1996.
He said the relevant authorities would be responsible for taking action if the centre was found to have violated the law.
“The ministry will leave it to the authorities to take the necessary action.
“All schools under the ministry operate in accordance with the provisions of the Education Act, and no school can be established without approval,” he told reporters after opening SMJK Ave Maria Convent’s 69th Academic Excellence Awards ceremony here on Friday (June 12).
Wong was responding to questions about the education centre for Rohingya children in Kampung Ladang Titian, which has raised concerns among residents.
The centre, which has reportedly been operating since February, is said to accommodate between 30 and 50 Rohingya children aged four to 15.
Its operations have raised questions over its legal status, oversight and security in the area.
