Keep international conflicts out of schools, says group

Martin VengadesanPublished: Oct 25, 2023 10:25 AM | Updated: Oct 25, 2023 3:32 PM

A group of NGOs has objected to a notice from the Education Ministry calling for all schools to observe a week of solidarity to support the Palestinian cause amid the ongoing violence in Gaza.

The collective of NGOs said it was concerned by an administrative ruling that was not discussed in the Dewan Rakyat nor made with consulting parents.

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