THE Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) said it would let higher learning institutions (IPTs) choose whether they join Palestine Solidarity Week.

Its minister Mohamed Khaled Nordin said MOHE has not issued any directive to organise Palestine Solidarity Week in schools.

He said each IPT has its own guidelines to arrange such events.

“We have to understand that in MOHE, we do not control or decide on all matters in universities as each university has its own regulations and guidelines.

“The ministry only manages coordination with universities and they can show sympathy (solidarity) in their own way without having to ask the ministry first,” he said when asked to comment on whether Palestine Solidarity Week would be held at IPTs.

He said this after inaugurating the Madani Health Programme with MegaKlinik QMS Kota Tinggi today.

The Education Ministry (MOE) said Palestine Solidarity Week would be implemented in all schools under it from October 29 to November 3.

It said the programme would be held at schools, vocational and matriculation colleges, and teacher training institutes nationwide. – Bernama, October 28, 2023.