I know my flaws, under-fire Maszlee says in tweet

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 24 May 2019 7:06PM · 21 Comments

Education Minister Maszlee Malik has taken took Twitter to admit his flaws while asking for support. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, May 24, 2019.

EDUCATION Minister Maszlee Malik says he is aware of his flaws and has asked support from the public as he works on improving himself as a minister.

His remarks were made on his Twitter account, following heavy criticism on social media, in commentaries by newspapers and news portals, and from opposition politicians.

“As a minister, I know I have many weaknesses. I am aware and will continue working hard to improve myself.

“And I believe, change is not one person’s work alone. I need the help of everyone,” the former academic tweeted, ending his post with “for a better tomorrow”.

The latest criticism against Maszlee is over his comparison of the 90% Bumiputra quota for the matriculation programme with alleged discrimination in the employment market based on Mandarin language requirements.

He is also being criticised for rejecting a proposal that students learn about other religions in school aside from Islamic studies.

Last year, Maszlee was panned for introducing the black shoes only requirement for schoolchildren, with critics telling him to focus on more important matters in the education system.

He had also suggested that hotels should offer their pools for swimming lessons for schoolchildren as part of their corporate social responsibility.

In December, he drew fire from Sabahans and Sarawakians when he said teachers posted in those states should use their placements as a “medan dakwah”, which was taken to mean preaching about Islam.

Maszlee later said his remarks were narrowly interpreted and “dakwah” also meant “to teach about goodness”.

A few online petitions against him have been started, asking Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad to remove him as education minister.

But the beleaguered Maszlee has his supporters, who have started petitions in support of him and have written letters to news editors expressing their stance. – May 24, 2019.

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  • If you really know your flaws, then you would have resigned in shame.

    Posted 4 years ago by Yoon Kok · Reply

    • My exact sentiments.

      Posted 4 years ago by Alex Lim · Reply

  • Celaka harapan minister with umno bn mentality . Hehehe .

    Posted 4 years ago by Astann astann · Reply

  • A bitter lesson for all those pure democracy practitioners in Pakatan who opposed Tun from becoming education minister. If they just had shut up then we would not have been saddled with Maszlee.

    Posted 4 years ago by Simple Sulaiman · Reply

    • True but sadly the PM is still sulking from being rejected for the post. That is why we are seeing indifferent reactions.

      Posted 4 years ago by Lee Lee · Reply

  • Maz, do the right thing. Be a man and just resign. Dont try to come to Sabah to preach your politics. You aint welcome in here either.

    Posted 4 years ago by Chen Fui Chin · Reply

  • Malu ape, Mazlee? Resign la. You are a liability to the government. 1 year sudah cukup la.

    Posted 4 years ago by Mat Kilau · Reply

  • If you have any dignity, you would resign .... be like the Brunia Sultan, give your doctorate certificate back to Durham University.

    Posted 4 years ago by J w · Reply

    • Durham might be wondering they could have conferred a PhD to an intellectually challenged buffoon. Perhaps we can send graduates of the Malaysian matriculation program there?

      Posted 4 years ago by Yoon Kok · Reply

  • The mob. Narrow minded, attention seeking, tantrum throwing mob. Unable to sit and exercise rational thought to separate the noise from the real issues.

    Posted 4 years ago by P P · Reply

  • Help yourself Resign Dont until PM Tun Kick u out with the people so unhappy with u just go. U think u are Untouchable u are just like anyone else Go Go Go Quite Get Out Get Lost U are a Loser U have proven Yourself as a Failure.

    Posted 4 years ago by Danial Abdullah · Reply

  • Maszlee Malik, we don't pay you RM50,000 per month for you to learn or to get help from us. We pay you to make a difference and to uplift the quality of education. If we have to help you with how to turn around our education system, I may as well be the education minister!!!

    Posted 4 years ago by T E · Reply

  • If you know your flaws, please resign and give other capable leaders a chance to lead the education ministry. We cant allow any compromises

    Posted 4 years ago by Kampung Boy · Reply

  • You need to learn. You are not ready. Please go back to your favourite IIUM and continue your lecturing. Sorry friend, you dont deserve to be a minister.

    Posted 4 years ago by Kampung Boy · Reply

  • If he has supporters, they are definitely expecting some handouts, like projects...
    If the supporters are students, either they are brainless or are expecting some financial aid to further their studies or perhaps invest in their future with the Minister..
    Because if they know his lack of capabilities, any sane person would immediately leave. In future MPs or senators before being appointed minister or deputy minister MUST undergo and pass the EQ, IQ tests and the English vocabulary size test..

    Posted 4 years ago by Kampung Boy · Reply

  • Hi Tuan Minister, please treat all Malaysian equally. Every Malaysian has the right to demand but you and governmentto arrange..

    Posted 4 years ago by Poi Seong Tin · Reply

  • Hopeless is the only word i have

    Posted 4 years ago by Kenneth Tan · Reply

  • Working hard is one thing and having the brains to do the job is another. You are just not suitable for this position so for the sake of the country please resign. Allow someone better to do the job. You definitely dont have my support.

    Posted 4 years ago by Elyse Gim · Reply

  • it doesnt take a genius to know the flaws of our education system and the education policies that have brought us here. Minister Maszlee has not come up with anything substantive or progressive. Just a whole lot of nonsense. So if he wants help to improve, try studying successful system in the world and stop making religion the thrust of everything.

    Posted 4 years ago by Sunita petrus · Reply

  • Resign bigot

    Posted 4 years ago by Sabah One · Reply

  • Black Shoe's biggest flaw is to continue playing the race and religion card in our schools when his job as Education Minister is to make affordable, quality education available to all Malaysians. And we thought Moohyidin was atrocious.

    Posted 4 years ago by Roger 5201 · Reply