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Education ministry drops contested tuition centre equity rule after Miti talks
The education ministry announced it has abandoned the disputed equity requirement for tuition centres, citing discussions with Miti.
Following consultations with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, the education ministry said it will no longer enforce the controversial Bumiputera equity rule for tuition centres. Miti clarified that issues of Bumiputera ownership fall under the Economic Planning Unit, which is part of the economy ministry. The statement emphasized that the clarification aims to ensure accurate public information.
Why it matters
It shows how inter-ministerial coordination can halt contested policies affecting private education providers.
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