{
  "id": 11146817,
  "title": "Fadhlina halts school programmes involving freelance speaker",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fadhlina-halts-school-programmes-involving-freelance-speaker",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T08:13:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/10/1545476/fadhlina-halts-school-programmes-involving-freelance-speaker"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has halted all school programs involving a freelance speaker following serious allegations circulating on social media involving pupils, according to a social media post. Fadhlina emphasized the gravity of the allegations as they pertain to the safety and protection of pupils. She requested the Education Ministry to gather more information on the matter. Fadhlina urged anyone with information to report it to the police, stressing that reports are crucial in ensuring children receive appropriate protection and support. She emphasized that pupil safety must be taken seriously and examined thoroughly, noting that the safety of children under their care cannot be compromised. The specific allegations were not elaborated upon in her statement, which came in response to news reports of allegations involving a freelance speaker and school pupils circulating on social media. Several individuals who identified themselves as alleged victims have come forward with accounts and material supporting their claims of inappropriate conduct by the speaker.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Education Minister Datuk Seri Fadhlina Sidek has ordered school programmes involving a freelance speaker halted immediately following serious allegations circulating on social media involving pupils.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Fadhlina orders halt to school programmes involving freelance speaker",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/fadhlina-orders-halt-to-school-programmes-involving-freelance-speaker",
        "published": "2026-10-01T06:37:00.000Z"
      }
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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."
}