The experts said that if the programmes were allowed in educational institutions, it may result in a volatile atmosphere theSun theSundaily politics awareness education schools Malaysia
: Two analysts had weighed in on the impact of political education programmes held in schools and universities by political parties, dubbing it as dangerous, given the current political climate being “toxic enough”., the experts estimated that if said programmes were allowed in educational institutions, it may result in a volatile atmosphere since it would inevitably involve the head and educators of these institutions, known to be politically active.
Awang Azman Pawi from Universiti Malaya said that teachers may be used as a tool by political parties to influence their students into supporting them. Meanwhile, Azmi Hassan of Akademi Nusantara had expressed similar sentiments saying that political parties could easily misuse their power in swaying politically-inclined teachers.
The National Union of the Teaching Profession said that it was students being exposed to politics in this manner is inappropriate.
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