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Education Ministry Investigates School Food Tender Allegations, Pledges MACC Cooperation
Malaysia's Education Ministry says it is examining claims of a cartel involvement in school meal contracts and has committed to working with anti-corruption authorities. The ministry stressed that any allegations must be evaluated on solid evidence.
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The Ministry of Education is conducting a thorough investigation into allegations surrounding school food supply tenders, officials said Monday. Secretary-General Wan Hashim Wan Rahim stated that the ministry remains committed to supporting the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in any probe into the matter. Wan Hashim emphasized that claims of cartel activity must be assessed rigorously on the basis of concrete facts and verified evidence before conclusions can be drawn. The investigation comes amid growing scrutiny of procurement practices in the education sector. The ministry said it would ensure full transparency throughout the process and cooperate fully with relevant authorities to protect the integrity of school meal programmes serving students across the country.