Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said he has accepted Maszlee Malik's resignation and will decide on who will replace the latter as the next education minister.
After the May 9 general election in 2018, Mahathir announced that he would helm the education portfolio himself. This was due to the Pakatan Harapan manifesto forbidding the premier from holding other ministerial positions.his resignation, saying his decision was based on the advice of Mahathir, whom he respected as a statesman and father figure.
More recently, Maszlee had come under fire over the introduction of Jawi khat for Standard Four pupils in both national and vernacular schools.from DAP lawmaker Charles Santiago over the Education Ministry's handling of the recent controversy surrounding Universiti Malaysia Perlis promoting Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik in an exam question.
Good luck to the new Education Minister! Cos Malausiwns can be so mean
This is an important portfolio n an effective or capable leader must lead this Ministry. DSAI would be a good choice. Should he be able to come out with flying colours in helming this position, would pave an easier route for him to be the next PM.
PM to announce someone who will fill Maszlee's shoes for a short time? Must be really a hot post.
Rafida Aziz. She would b perfect.
The man that was responsible for 13th May 1969 (Lim Kit Siang) has WON in Maszlee row. A SAD DAY FOR OUR NATION.
Who will fill maslee's 'black' shoes
Dear chedetofficial , Consider choosing one from the Education Ministry ( rank and file ), or from the Education sector - experience matters. Preferably a female too - 'The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world' And maybe someone who dares say NO, even to you. Salam
Rope in Rafidah Aziz. She would make the best Minister
Take out Redzuan, Waytha, Kula as well. Teresa Kok also. Might as well half of the cabinet ministers if Mazlee is considered not performing.
Don’t care anymore. Oops 🙊 same old same old. And whoever he or she has to take instructions from Tun. This isn’t going anywhere good la. We will wait after APEC 2020.
Stubborn Mahathir chedetofficial - You wasted 20 months. You should have appointed Tan Sri Rafidah Aziz from Day One. Now who will you appoint? Will it be yourself or your best friend Anwar Ibrahim?
It be a Bersatu fella for sure.
Not Zakir please