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A religious school instructor in Butterworth is standing trial on eight charges related to sexual assault and outraging the modesty of male students, raising fresh concerns about safeguarding in Malaysian educational institutions.
Malaysia's government views pondok institutions and religious schools as strategic partners in nation-building, prioritising human capital development alongside economic growth under the MADANI framework.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has reaffirmed the MADANI Government's commitment to strengthening religious and pondok schools across Malaysia, pledging improved support contingent on economic stability and national health.