{
  "id": 11125603,
  "title": "Education Ministry halts school programmes involving freelance speakers amid allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/education-ministry-halts-school-programmes-involving-freelance",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T06:29:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/10/01/education-ministry-halts-school-programmes-involving-freelance-speakers-amid-allegations/237244"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has ordered the immediate suspension of all school programmes involving freelance speakers following allegations reported on social media, according to the Education Ministry. The Minister stated she is aware of several allegations involving the speaker and has instructed the ministry to gather further information regarding the matter. Fadhlina emphasized that the allegations are serious as they pertain to the safety and protection of pupils. She urged anyone with information to come forward and report it to the police, stating that such reports are crucial to ensuring children receive the necessary protection and support. The Minister ordered all programmes involving freelance speakers to cease immediately to allow for a thorough investigation. She reiterated that student safety must be taken seriously and stressed that the safety of children under their care cannot be compromised. The allegations, involving inappropriate conduct allegedly experienced by school pupils, have not been independently verified.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 — Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek has ordered the immediate suspension of all programmes inv...",
  "key_points": [
    "Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek halted school programs with freelance speakers.",
    "Allegations of inappropriate conduct by speakers reported on social media.",
    "Minister ordered immediate suspension to investigate safety concerns."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Education Ministry halts school programmes involving freelance speakers amid allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/education-ministry-halts-school-programmes-involving-freelance-11127945",
        "published": "2026-10-01T06:29:38.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}