Education Minister Maszlee Malik announced his resignation, effective tomorrow, during a special media conference in Putrajaya this evening.
He said the decision was made after meeting with Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad, whom he described as a father figure.
"After meeting with Tun (Mahathir) and on his advice - who to me is a statesman, a father figure - with a willing and heavy heart, I Maszlee Malik return my position as education minister to the the prime minister effective Jan 3," he said.
The former lecturer, who has been the constant target of criticism, also listed the achievements of the Education Ministry under his stewardship.
[More to follow] - Mkini
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