fbpx
Connect with us

News

M’sian Kids Must Attend School Until Form 5 Or Parents Could Be Punished with 6 Months Jail

Published

- World Of Buzz
Source: IKIM

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.

The government is currently reviewing the Education Act as they are considering to make it mandatory for students to complete schooling from Year One to Form Five. Currently, the law states that students are only required to complete school until Year Six.

According to Malaysiakini, Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching stated that parents may be fined up to RM5,000 or six months imprisonment if they fail to send their kids to school.

1 18

Source: the star

“Parents who do not enroll their children to school at age seven can have action taken against them by the government, but I think this way, teachers and local leaders can draw up an action plan for them after a personal visit,” said Teo, as reported by The Star.

Therefore, the launch of the ‘Ziarah Cakna’ programme was a continuation of the ‘No Child Left Behind’ initiative which began in July 2018, with the objective of identifying the issues faced by families causing them to be unable to send their kids to school.

2 10

Source: nst

Teo mentioned the ministry could provide aid in order to help parents with financial issues. However, she added that there were also irresponsible parents who are not concerned about their children’s future.

On another note, they are not planning to reintroduce the class streaming system for Year One students as it was not appropriate to ‘label’ children according to their aptitude at such a young age.

“We hope we can give an equal opportunity to all children. In Finland, where there is no class streaming, their education system is one of the most brilliant, and the gap among students in school is also the smallest,” she said, according to Malaysiakini.

4 7

Source: nst

“I think this is what we should learn as we want to avoid a situation where students are labelled from the very beginning,” she added.

According to NST, Parent Action Group for Education (PAGE) chairman Datin Nor Azimah Abdul Rahim said PAGE agrees with the government’s move to review the act, but added how there are several factors, such as poverty, that causes parents to be unable to send their kids to school.

National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) president Kamarozaman Abdul Razak said that he fully supports the move but wants the government to have a roundtable discussion in order to hear the thoughts and opinions from all sides, especially the parents so that the final decision would be fair for all.

What are your thoughts on the move? Share them with us in the comments section below!

 

Also read: Dep Education Minister: Schools Are Allowed to Extend Recess Time to 30 Minutes
Ft2 1 1 768X405 1

Follow us on Facebook, Youtube, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest stories and updates daily.



Just In

Feat Image Jail Ic Feat Image Jail Ic
News8 mins ago

This Controversial Law Can Land M’sians Up to 5-Year Jail, RM50K Fine Just for Not Having MyKad with Them

There have been many viral stories in the past about Malaysians finding themselves in trouble with the authorities for not...

My Post 1 2024 11 04T122638.683 My Post 1 2024 11 04T122638.683
News2 hours ago

M’sian Teenager Sentenced to Life in Prison in the UK for Attacking Sleeping Schoolmates with Hammer

A Malaysian teenager has been sentenced to life in prison in the United Kingdom (UK) after he attacked 2 of...

Collage 13 1 Collage 13 1
News2 hours ago

After 5 Months, Bodyguard Who Allegedly Assaulted OKU E-Hailing Driver Will be Charged in KL High Court

In an incident that occurred in May, a Malaysian e-hailing driver with a disability was reportedly punched by an escort...

Collage 12 1 Collage 12 1
News3 hours ago

Moo Deng, The Cute Baby Hippo Taking World by Storm, Wins Video of the Year at TikTok Awards Thailand!

Moo Deng has blown up on TikTok, where her cute videos have racked up millions of views. With her chubby...

Feat Image Tgif Feat Image Tgif
News19 hours ago

Popular Restaurant Chain TGI Fridays Files for Bankruptcy Due to Prolonged Financial Challenges

Popular restaurant chain TGI Fridays has filed for bankruptcy in the United States after suffering prolonged financial challenges and a...

Feat Image Gisbh Ganu Feat Image Gisbh Ganu
News20 hours ago

Terengganu Mufti Says No Pressing Need to Issue Fatwa Declaring GISBH as Deviant in The State

Terengganu Mufti Datuk Mohamad Sabri Harun today asserted that there is currently no pressing need to declare the controversial Global...

Feat Image Sanction Feat Image Sanction
News22 hours ago

US Sanctions 6 M’sian Companies for Allegedly “Supporting Russia’s Military-Industrial Base”

The United States (US) Department of State recently released a statement regarding its new measures targeting alleged “third-country enablers supporting...

Feat Image Loke Statement Feat Image Loke Statement
News23 hours ago

Loke: Bus in Fatal Electrocution Case Suspended, Special Taskforce Activated to Investigate Incident

Malaysians were rocked by the tragic death of an 18-year-old teen on Friday (1 November) after he was electrocuted while...

Announcement

Latest Videos



TRENDING TODAY