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Therefore, Pakatan Harapan Government will restructure the current Trust

School model so that the cost of education as a whole can be reduced by

bringing in private sector discipline. Operators who can improve quality

without raising costs will be allowed to bid and assist the government in

improving the quality of national schools, religious schools, and vernacular

schools, especially in rural areas as well as special education schools.

The Pakatan Harapan Government will ensure GLCs increase their number

of educational scholarships particularly to the B40 and M40 groups. Special

scholarship schemes will also be created for teachers who wish to continue

their studies and undergo professional training.

The administrative burden of teachers will be reduced in two ways. First, by

creating a Teaching Assistant post to assist teachers, including in executing

administrative tasks. Second, by improving access and usability of

information technology systems in schools.

The Pakatan Harapan Government will provide National Education Advisory

Council with sufficient funds and authority to carry out their duties, in

particular to ensure that our Education system stays competitive and in line

with the National Education Philosophy.

The Council will also be responsible for overseeing the primary and

secondary curriculum, so that it is no longer influenced by political or racial

political elements. It will be further empowered to enhance the mastery of

Bahasa Melayu, mother tongue and English in schools at all levels, free from

political pressures.

Recognising its importance, the Pakatan Harapan Government will develop

technical and vocational schools to be at par with other streams so that they

are no longer a second option. A full boarding TVET (technical and

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