No grey area in Education Ministry guidelines on fundraising for schools, says Loke

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Transport Minister Anthony Loke on Monday (July 29) said there was no grey area in the guidelines set by the Education Ministry on fundraising for schools.  He added that organisers are urged to be more mindful when holding fundraising events.  WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.com/TheStarOnline

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00:00This issue can be allowed to be continued for secondary school students and also to ensure that it does not involve Islamic students.

00:11This is the opinion and decision of the Cabinet.

00:15So I don't think it's an issue.

00:17And various parties, including the leaders and ministers, including Dato' Sri Khaliduddin yesterday, have also explained.

00:24It was the same before, but it was allowed.

00:27So there is no need for a polemic about this issue.

00:30What has been implemented and practiced so far is not a problem.

00:34So there are only parties who try to politicize and try to make this issue a polemic.

00:42So after this, we are clear.

00:44The Cabinet's decision has been made.

00:47That is, there are several guidelines.

00:51If it is in the primary school, the name of the logo cannot be used.

00:56But the program can be done.

00:57Only the logo cannot be used.

00:59But if it's outside, there is no obstruction.

01:02And most of these programs are held outside the primary school.

01:05In restaurants and so on.

01:07So the status quo is continued for the implementation of these programs.

01:13But with one condition that has been set by the Ministry of Education.

01:18It does not involve Islamic students.

01:20So it's clear.

01:22Regardless of religion, this company can be associated with primary school students, not other religions.

01:29Most of those involved are parents.

01:32Not students.

01:34The purpose of attending this event is to support the funds and so on.

01:40And it has been practiced all this time.

01:42There is no issue at all.

01:43Among non-Muslims.

01:45So it does not involve students?

01:47Most of them do not involve students.

01:49Because those who go are their parents.

01:52Or many people who come to give support to the school.

01:57It's not a program for students.

02:00If the statement from the Ministry of Education, which provides a line of view.

02:05It says to give consideration.

02:07Is this like a grey area?

02:10There is no grey area.

02:11It is clear that the status quo remains.

02:14That is what was implemented before was won.

02:16No grey area.

02:19So it is true that if the Chinese school wants to raise funds.

02:22It does not become a problem?

02:23It does not become a problem.

02:25It has been discussed.

02:26It does not become a problem.

02:28And can be continued.

02:30With the condition that it does not involve Islamic students.

02:33That is the condition.

02:34Which has been put by the Cabinet.

02:36To maintain the sensitivity of Muslims.

02:39So, indeed all this time.

02:42Most of these programs do not involve Islamic students.

02:45It is only required now.

02:47So that the sponsors are more careful.

02:49And it can be continued.

02:50It does not become a problem.

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