Establishment Of All Schools Subject To Education Act - Deputy Minister

IPOH, June 12 (Bernama) -- The establishment of any school in the country is subject to the Education Act and cannot operate without approval from the relevant authorities, according to Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.

He said the Ministry of Education constantly monitors compliance with educational rules and laws to ensure that every institution offering learning operates in accordance with established guidelines.

"The establishment of any school is subject to the Education Act, and naturally, no school can be set up without prior approval," he told reporters after attending the 69th Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan (SMJK) Ave Maria Convent Academic Excellence Ceremony here today.

Wong was speaking in response to allegations concerning the existence of a school run by the Rohingya community in Kuala Terengganu.

Therefore, he said the ministry would leave the matter to the relevant authorities.

Media reports yesterday indicated that a school believed to be operating for the ethnic Rohingya community in Kampung Ladang Titian, Kuala Terengganu, has triggered concern and unease among residents since February.

Earlier, Wong congratulated 75 of the school's students for excellent 2025 Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination results, including 37 who achieved 10 to 12 As.

He said the results reflect the commitment of teachers, the school board, the Parent-Teacher Association and students to raising academic standards.

At the event, he also announced a RM50,000 special allocation from his office for student-led projects at the school.

-- BERNAMA