Education Ministry opens private schools sector to all investors, no more 30pc Bumi rule
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 22 — A minimum of 30 per cent Bumiputera equity ownership is no longer a requirement for private l...
Putrajaya, September 22 — The Malaysian Education Ministry has lifted the 30% Bumiputera equity ownership requirement for private limited companies operating private educational institutions (IPS), a policy that was previously in place. This decision was reached after discussions between the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry.
According to a statement from the Education Ministry, the change was made to address the current needs of the education sector and ensure that all parties have the opportunity to contribute to the nation's educational development. The ministry acknowledged concerns raised about the 30% Bumiputera equity requirement for certain private limited company-owned IPS, as stated in the 2006 IPS Policy Statement Book.
The ministry expressed gratitude for the contributions of all private educational institution operators and affirmed its commitment to working with all stakeholders to improve the education of Malaysian children.
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