Ministry to maintain what’s ‘been practised by several govts’

Cabinet agrees to give vernacular schools the ‘consideration’ to accept donations through its board of directors or foundation.

(FMT) – The education ministry says it will maintain existing guidelines on donations to schools, which it added has been “practised by several past administrations”.

The ministry said the Cabinet agreed to maintain the guidelines, and that such contributions cannot display or promote alcohol on school premises.

It also said the Cabinet agreed to give vernacular schools the “consideration” to accept donations through its board of directors or foundation.

“This has been practised by several past governments and had never been questioned by any party,” it added in a statement.