Education Ministry probing claim Pakistan national officiated at school sports event, says Fadhlina
IPOH: The Education Ministry is investigating claims that a Pakistan national officiated at a school sports event in the Kerian district, says Fadhlina Sidek.
"We are looking into the matter," the Education Minister told reporters briefly after attending the Perak-level Maal Hijrah 1447H celebration, which was officiated by the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah here Thursday (June 26) night.
A video recently circulated on social media showed the man being given the honour of launching the athletics meet at SK Sama Gagah in Simpang Empat Semanggol.
Meanwhile, Fadhlina expressed her gratitude to the Sultan Nazrin for posthumously conferring the Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Award on her late mother, Datin Dr Siti Zalikhah Md Nor.
"She was a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a defender of syariah law. Empowering women in all aspects was her life's work and area of expertise.
"On behalf of my family, I would like to thank His Royal Highness and the state government for this meaningful recognition," she said.
Earlier, Sultan Nazrin presented the award to Fadhlina, who accepted it on her late mother's behalf. - Bernama
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IPOH, June 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) is investigating claims that a Pakistani national officiated a school sports event in the Kerian district, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. 'We are looking into the matter,' she told reporters briefly after attending the Perak-level Maal Hijrah 1447H celebration, which was officiated by the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah here last night. A video recently circulated on social media showed the man being given the honour of launching the athletics meet at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sama Gagah in Simpang Empat Semanggol. Meanwhile, Fadhlina expressed her gratitude to the Sultan Nazrin for posthumously conferring the Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Award on her late mother, Datin Dr Siti Zalikhah Md Nor. 'She was a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a defender of syariah law. Empowering women in all aspects was her life's work and area of expertise. 'On behalf of my family, I would like to thank His Royal Highness and the state government for this meaningful recognition,' she said. Earlier, Sultan Nazrin presented the award to Fadhlina, who accepted it on her late mother's behalf. — Bernama


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MOE probes claim Pakistani national officiated school sports event in Kerian
IPOH: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is investigating claims that a Pakistani national officiated a school sports event in Kerian, Perak. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek confirmed the probe when approached by reporters after attending the Perak-level Maal Hijrah 1447H celebration. A viral social media video showed the man being given the honour of launching an athletics meet at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sama Gagah in Simpang Empat Semanggol. Fadhlina stated, 'We are looking into the matter,' but did not provide further details. Separately, Fadhlina expressed gratitude to the Sultan of Perak, Sultan Nazrin Shah, for posthumously awarding her late mother, Datin Dr Siti Zalikhah Md Nor, the Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Award. Her mother was a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a staunch advocate of syariah law. 'Empowering women in all aspects was her life's work and area of expertise,' Fadhlina said. She accepted the award on behalf of her late mother during the ceremony.

The Star
8 hours ago
- The Star
Education Ministry probing claim Pakistan national officiated at school sports event, says Fadhlina
IPOH: The Education Ministry is investigating claims that a Pakistan national officiated at a school sports event in the Kerian district, says Fadhlina Sidek. "We are looking into the matter," the Education Minister told reporters briefly after attending the Perak-level Maal Hijrah 1447H celebration, which was officiated by the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Shah here Thursday (June 26) night. A video recently circulated on social media showed the man being given the honour of launching the athletics meet at SK Sama Gagah in Simpang Empat Semanggol. Meanwhile, Fadhlina expressed her gratitude to the Sultan Nazrin for posthumously conferring the Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Award on her late mother, Datin Dr Siti Zalikhah Md Nor. "She was a lecturer at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and a defender of syariah law. Empowering women in all aspects was her life's work and area of expertise. "On behalf of my family, I would like to thank His Royal Highness and the state government for this meaningful recognition," she said. Earlier, Sultan Nazrin presented the award to Fadhlina, who accepted it on her late mother's behalf. - Bernama