{
  "id": 8606515,
  "title": "Education ministry to propose review of tuition centre ownership rules",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/education-ministry-to-propose-review-of-tuition-centre-ownership-rules-8606515",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-20T02:55:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/20/education-ministry-to-propose-review-of-tuition-centre-ownership-rules"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Malaysian education ministry intends to propose a review of the ownership rules governing tuition centres following criticism over a mandatory 30% Bumiputera equity requirement for licence renewals in 2027. Concerns were raised about the provision, which requires tuition centres to have at least 30% Bumiputera ownership for licence renewals in the coming year. The ministry acknowledged receiving feedback on the policy and expressed willingness to consider input from all stakeholders. Education Minister Datuk Dr Masruki Yahya stated that the ministry believes the education sector should remain accessible to all parties eager to contribute to the advancement and education of Malaysian children. The ministry emphasized its appreciation for the contributions of tuition centre operators over the years and reaffirmed its commitment to collaborate with all parties to further enhance the education sector. The proposal to review the ownership structure for tuition centres will be submitted to the Cabinet for consideration next week.",
  "summary": "The ministry says the sector should remain open to all parties.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "General : MOE To Propose Review Of Tuition Centre Ownership Next Week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/general-moe-to-propose-review-of-tuition-centre-ownership-next-week",
        "published": "2026-09-20T02:32:41.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Education ministry to propose review of tuition centre ownership rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/education-ministry-to-propose-review-of-tuition-centre-ownership-rules",
        "published": "2026-09-20T02:55:03.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Education Ministry to review tuition centre ownership rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/education-ministry-to-review-tuition-centre-ownership-rules",
        "published": "2026-09-20T03:22:55.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Vibes",
        "title": "Education Ministry to seek cabinet nod to review tuition centre ownership rules",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/education-ministry-to-seek-cabinet-nod-to-review-tuition-centre",
        "published": "2026-09-20T03:57:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Education Ministry to revisit 2006 tuition centre ownership provisions, proposal goes to Cabinet next week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/20/education-ministry-to-revisit-2006-tuition-centre-ownership",
        "published": "2026-09-20T04:41:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}