Small or big, it’s still a raging storm


Under fire: Maszlee

IS the Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik’s recent controversial remark a storm in a teacup? Or, as a DAP politician stated, a storm raging and dividing Pakatan Harapan?

The Education Minister, during a question-and-answer session at Universiti Sains Malaysia on May 16, said if Malaysians do not want the quota system, then job opportunities should not be denied to bumiputras. Maszlee claimed that some companies required job applicants to know Mandarin.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Columnists

Mindef under the spotlight
When returns inspire in badminton and raise doubts in football
Are top teams in EPL getting weaker or are mid-table sides getting better?
University Malaya leading development of affordable diagnostics and therapeutics for Malaysia and Asean
Medical sovereignty: Malaysia should not automatically accept US FDA approvals
Financing the future: China’s influence on green finance
Rooting out the causes of early release
Who’s afraid of Akmal Salleh?
Anwar’s fast-track reform push starts early
Roar of a paper tiger?

Others Also Read