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Maszlee’s deputy declines to answer questions on her status

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Publish date: Thu, 02 Jan 2020, 06:38 PM

PUTRAJAYA: Deputy Education Minister Teo Nie Ching was quick to depart the ministry’s lobby following Dr Maszlee Malik announced his resignation as education minister.

Teo, whom some Chinese-language media had speculated was on shaky ground herself, was seemingly in a rush to leave despite press members calling out to her for her comments on Maszlee’s abrupt departure.

Members of the press who were hoping to get some insight were left disappointed.

A reporter there who declined to be named said, “Many of us were chasing after Teo, calling out to her for comments, but she evaded us quickly and left the scene.”

Earlier Thursday, Maszlee announced his resignation effective Friday (Jan 3), just hours after he had been spending time at schools to commemorate the first day of school on the west coast.

During his announcement, he listed out the achievements of the ministry in the 20 months he was in charge.

He said that despite the successes, he continued to be criticised in the public over certain issues that have been played up.

“I have been seen to be the cause of many crises, including the Jawi calligraphy issue, Internet at schools and the free breakfast programme.

“However, I believe I have placed a foundation and a clear framework for the ministry to follow, ” he added.

The Parti Bersatu Pribumi Malaysia supreme council member had had a meeting with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, also his party chairman, prior to making the announcement.

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister in a statement said he has accepted Maszlee's resignation and would decide on a replacement soon.

 

https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2020/01/02/maszlees-deputy-declines-to-answer-questions-on-her-status

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ks55

His achievement for past 20 months?
I can't think of any other than as 'Black shoes Minister' and 'Jawi Minister'.

He has no fresh idea as how to improve Malaysian education system.
He has no idea how to make local university graduates to be more employable.
He has no idea how to create a pool of talent to be more competitive in IT era and e-commerce ecosystem.

He won't be super dumb if he knows where to look for leads.
We were at par with Singapore if not better 5 years ago in accelerator program in Tech Startups.
We are now lag behind even when compared with Indonesia.
Why?
Check with Tech In Asia (TIA) to find out who should be responsible........

2020-01-02 20:50

amet2017

Better than you what? Keyboard warrior only. List so much thing, give you position oso you will be worse what.. Haiya just becos he is not from our party, hantam him kow kow aa.

2020-01-02 21:07

feimah

It take 2 to tango..
The boss and those donkeys behind him also must resign too. This is needed to regain public confidence on MOE.

2020-01-02 21:20

EngineeringProfit

Correct. Useless OUT

2020-01-02 21:35

EngineeringProfit

Good lesson.......for others

....keep others on their toes

2020-01-02 21:36

EngineeringProfit

An analogy is.....

.....sell lousy counter

Keep strong ones only

2020-01-02 21:38

yfchong

One thing mallee has contributed abolishment of test fr 1 to 3

2020-01-02 21:42

EngineeringProfit

Good or bad? Neutral at most

2020-01-02 21:46

EngineeringProfit

His deputy contributed more balanced and progressive ideas?

2020-01-02 21:47

Shinnzaii

Aiyo...got U turn or not?got petition sign to call him stay...

2020-01-02 21:48

EngineeringProfit

Got Bapa U -tun or not?

2020-01-02 21:55

nhbeen

“Many of us were chasing after Teo, calling out to her for comments, but she evaded us quickly and left the scene.” Of course she has to leave as fast as possible because she is also the one contributing to all those controversial policies. She is just a typical "YES" woman and supported those controversial policies without much constructive inputs. Hope she will also be replaced.

2020-01-03 08:22

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