Malaysia: Opposition should provide free education their states first: Idris Jusoh

Malaysia/July 18, 2017/By: Vathani Panirchellvum/Source: http://www.thesundaily.my

The opposition who wants free education should implement it in their states first, Higher Education minister said.

Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said if Universiti Selangor (Unisel) did not receive funding from National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN), the university would close.

«Selangor is the richest state in Malaysia. I did not instruct PTPTN to provide loans for its student, ‘dah lama tutup’ (would already be closed). And that is the most ‘hebat’ state in Malaysia,» he said in addressing representatives of the 2017 Student Parliament Preparatory Workshop and Debate Simulation in Novelle Hotel today.

He added that in Scandinavian countries ,where education is free in all levels, the public pays 50-60% in taxes.

«That is why they can afford to provide free education. So compare that with Malaysia,» he said.

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http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2017/07/16/opposition-should-provide-free-education-their-states-first-idris-jusoh