Terengganu first state to implement MADANI tuition programme
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim highlighted Terengganu's strong academic performance as the reason for its selection. 'I appreciate and see Terengganu recording excellent results and I am also proud as a father and grandfather. (Therefore) I would like to announce specifically (MADANI Tuition) for Terengganu first as a start as assistance to school students,' he said during the closing ceremony of the Terengganu People's MADANI Programme 2025 at Pasar Kedai Payang.
The programme marks a first in Malaysia, combining government support with teacher-led tutoring to improve educational access. Anwar emphasised the collaborative effort, stating, 'This assistance (is carried out) with the cooperation of teaching assistance from school teachers...this is the first programme in Malaysia.'
The event was attended by Terengganu Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar, Works Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, and Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. - Bernama
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