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Big Education Budget But To What Ends?

Dr. Wan Chang Da, Professor in Education, Taylor’s University

15-Oct-25 08:30

Big Education Budget But To What Ends?

Similar to previous years, the education sector is the biggest beneficiary under Budget 2026 with a headline allocation of RM66 billion. But are funds being channelled to address the structural issues that plague our education system? We get reactions to the education budget with Dr. Wan Chang Da of Taylor’s University.

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