Set up school ombudsman, can't rely on 'corrupt' MOE - groups

G VinodPublished: Nov 12, 2025 7:00 PM | Updated: Nov 12, 2025 7:17 PM

Several parties have urged Putrajaya to establish an ombudsman for schools to investigate and act on cases such as bullying and sexual harassment.

They called for the ombudsman to be free from interference by the government’s executive branch and described the Education Ministry as corrupt and inept.

“We cannot risk the...

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