Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. – Bernama
NIBONG TEBAL: The case of a Year One student who was confined in a cage at a school in Rembau, Negri Sembilan has been resolved, says Fadhlina Sidek.
The Education Minister said the matter had been resolved amicably between the school and the parents of the seven-year-old boy during a meeting at the state Education Department.
"The student's family accepted the explanation given by the school... so, we consider the matter settled," she told reporters when met after the Aidiladha Sacrifical programme at Masjid Jamek Al Huda Sungai Bakau here on Saturday (July 1).
It was earlier reported that Rembau police chief Supt Hazri Mohamad saying that the father of the pupil involved had accepted the teacher's explanation during a meeting involving the family, Rembau district education officers, the school and the police last Wednesday.
Elaborating further, Fadhlina who is Nibong Tebal MP, said the Negri Education Department had also conducted an investigation into the case.
In another development, Fadhlina said the ministry had established a special committee to ensure the smooth implementation of the Malaysian Education Development Plan (PPPM) 2013-2025, which is now entering its third wave.
"This third wave means that it (PPPM) has almost reached its end. So, now is a critical period for us to see the effectiveness of the initiatives," she added.
She said this when asked to comment on a suggestion by former Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik for the country's education system to be overhauled following the Covid-19 epidemic. – Bernama
