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No Tamil schools will be closed under Madani govt, says Fadhlina

The education minister says the government will instead focus on developing and maintaining all schools.

No Tamil schools will be closed under Madani govt, says Fadhlina

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has assured that no Tamil vernacular schools, or SJKT, will be closed under the Madani government. She emphasized that the government's focus will be on the development, maintenance, and programs to enhance teachers and pupils in all schools. Fadhlina, who is also the MP for Nibong Tebal, reiterated this during the groundbreaking ceremony for a new SJKT in Nibong Tebal.

She made it clear to the public that no SJKT will be shut down. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim had previously stated that the Indian community would not be marginalized under the government's development agenda, which includes various initiatives in education, entrepreneurship, microfinancing, welfare, and cash assistance.

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