Malaysia's Education Ministry to propose Form Six student allowances to Cabinet next week

Malaysia's Ministry of Education (KPM) is set to present a proposal for student allowances for Form Six students to the Cabinet next week. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek announced this during a "Talk with Leaders" session in Butterworth, stating that the proposal would be delivered after the Prime Minister's return from Turkmenistan.

"Don't worry, next week after the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) returns from Turkmenistan, in the Cabinet meeting, I myself will convey the message of the Form Six students regarding the allowance," Fadhlina said. She acknowledged the students' aspirations and priorities, noting that similar allowances have already been secured for students at the Institute of Teacher Education (IPG) after advocacy.

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Don't worry, next week after the Prime Minister (Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim) returns from Turkmenistan, in the Cabinet meeting, I myself will convey the message of the Form Six students regarding the allowance.

"Because why? Because we (KPM) understand. We understand the priorities and hopes of these children. Students at IPGs are already receiving (allowances) after we fought for that issue. So, for Form Six students, we are still fighting for this matter," she added in response to a participant's question.

The program also featured other panelists, including Muhammad Kamil Abdul Munim, Political Secretary to the Minister of Finance, and Dr. M. Thanaraj, Northern Zone Head for the Parliamentary Special Committee on Sustainable Development Goals (APPGM-SDG). The event, organized by the Persatuan Gagasan Anak Watan Malaysia and Merdeka Centre, drew an estimated 900 participants from various youth communities.

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Because why? Because we (KPM) understand. We understand the priorities and hopes of these children. Students at IPGs are already receiving (allowances) after we fought for that issue. So, for Form Six students, we are still fighting for this matter.