Mahdzir abused position with remarks on teachers, says Bersih 2.0


Education Minister Mahdzir Khalid has come under fire, following his warning to teachers and education officers not to support opposition political parties. – The Malaysian Insight file pic, January 19, 2018.

THE education minister has overstepped his powers when he barred teachers and education officers from taking part in the democratic process, said Bersih 2.0.

Calling Mahdzir Khalid’s comments a blatant abuse of his position, the election reform organisation said the remarks violated all principles of governance.


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  • Darkening skies are looming over the democratic space we call Malaysia.

    Posted 6 years ago by JD Lovrenciear

  • Is this right KSN? Why quiet???

    Posted 6 years ago by Anak Malaysia

  • Typical arrogant behavior of a bully - throwing his weight around and without thinking. When he opens his mouth - stinking filthy lies and garbage pours out. We had a queky psychopath officer at our company. Before he starts to speak - we stepped away to avoid the bullshits that he spits out. Read more bullshit leadership at changenow083.blogspot.com

    Posted 6 years ago by Chris Ng

  • Teacher's are educated enough to know their vote are secret. So, is their vote a secret or not? If it's not, UMNO leaders are treasonous, traitors. It's the duty of teachers and everyone else to remove them by ANY MEANS.

    Posted 6 years ago by Bigjoe Lam

  • Does not look good for our country. It is crystal clear, the government feared losing power.

    Posted 6 years ago by Malaysia Forward