Over 300 rescued children in Malaysia’s GISB alleged child abuse case to get formal education
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On Sept 11, Malaysian police launched an operation in which 20 GISB-owned care homes were raided.
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PUTRAJAYA - From Oct 1, the Education Ministry will take over the education of more than 300 children previously under the care of Global Ikhwan Services and Business (GISB) Holdings, said Malaysia’s Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
She said the children will be given formal education based on a special module that has been implemented before.
“We care, and are deeply committed to ensure they receive proper education.
“We are concerned that they may fall behind (in their education) pending the police probe (into GISB),” she said during the launch of the 2024-2030 education strategy plan on Sept 23.
On Sept 11, the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department launched an operation codenamed Ops Global, in which 20 GISB-owned care homes in Selangor and Negri Sembilan were raided.
The operation saw the rescue of 402 children and teenagers – 201 boys and 201 girls – aged between one and 17 years.
With the operation currently in its fourth phase, the number of those rescued nationwide has risen to more than 500.
Meanwhile, Ms Fadhlina said the ministry views the issue of children being denied access to school seriously, despite the clear requirements set by the Education Act and policy.
“We are taking this matter seriously. The legal team is investigating and if any action is taken, we will inform from time to time,” she added. THE STAR/ ASIA NEWS NETWORK
