PUTRAJAYA: The education ministry has given an assurance that financial aid amounting to over RM100,000 stolen from a headmaster’s car in Beranang, Selangor, will be reimbursed.
Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the cash aid would be distributed to students before the school session starts in March.
She said her ministry was currently waiting for the finance ministry’s approval for the reimbursement.
“The lost money will be reimbursed. Don’t worry, it’s the children’s right (to receive the aid). We feel sorry over the error and regret that this incident occurred,” she told the media.
Fadhlina said the headmaster would also be investigated under the civil servants’ disciplinary code, because there was a breach of procedures during the withdrawal of the money.
The theft is being investigated by the police and the Selangor education department.
On Jan 16, over RM100,000 in early school aid withdrawn from a bank by a headmaster was reportedly stolen from his car. He was believed to have been alone when making the withdrawal.
In another development, Fadhlina called on members of the public and teachers not to share on social media fights involving students, and instead, protect them to help build a healthy and safe ecosystem.
“The education ministry firmly holds to the principle of protecting children in terms of their identity and that of the school, because the viral incident will have a long-lasting impact,” she said.
On the bullying incident that was reported to have occurred at a school in Sabah yesterday, Fadhlina said the Sabah education department had been directed to take action over the matter. - FMT
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