Acting role for PM likely
Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has, in a surprising turn of events, emerged as a candidate to fill the vacant Education Minister’s post.
(The Star) – A Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia supreme council member said its leaders were made to understand that their party chairman may take over the post in an acting capacity before handing it over to his permanent choice.
Jeli MP Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed was earlier speculated to be the front runner for the post vacated by Dr Maszlee Malik.
The Prime Minister, who has long envisaged meaningful reform in the country’s education system, held a special meeting with the management-level staff of the Education Ministry on Friday.
Details of the meeting remained unclear but political insiders said he would have used the occasion to stress the urgent need for educational reforms to prepare the future workforce for the new technological age or the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
However, Dr Mahathir did tell the meeting that he would make the announcement soon.
