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Education Ministry hands over suspicious package probe to police
The Education Ministry has deferred its investigation into suspicious packages discovered at two schools in Melaka to police authorities. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek confirmed the ministry's decision to let law enforcement handle the matter.
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MELAKA — The Education Ministry (MOE) has stepped back from investigating suspicious packages found at schools in Nilai and Tampin, leaving the matter entirely in the hands of police, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said Wednesday.
Fadhlina confirmed that the ministry's initial response was to secure the affected schools and alert relevant authorities, but determined that a full investigation falls under police jurisdiction. The discovery prompted immediate safety protocols at both institutions as authorities worked to determine the nature and potential threat posed by the packages.
No further details regarding the contents of the packages or the circumstances of their discovery have been disclosed. Police are expected to release additional information as their investigation progresses.
The incident comes as schools across Malaysia remain vigilant about campus security following various incidents in recent months. The MOE has reiterated its commitment to maintaining safe learning environments and pledged to cooperate fully with law enforcement in resolving the matter.