The Ministry of Education (KPM) has never permitted any private company or financial consulting syndicate to enter schools and offer loans to teachers, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.

She revealed that investigations are currently underway to determine how these entities gained access to school premises, emphasizing that any approvals given were likely from individuals rather than official authorization from KPM.

“We are thoroughly investigating how they managed to enter KPM premises. We believe they may have received permission from individuals rather than official approval. That is why school administrators, District Education Offices (PPD), and State Education Departments (JPN) must ensure proper authorization from KPM before allowing such activities,” she said.

Fadhlina stressed that schools must take full responsibility for ensuring the safety of their premises and verifying the legitimacy of any external parties offering services.

She made these remarks after officiating the Ceria Ke Sekolah program by Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) at the Nibong Tebal Parliamentary Service Center today.

Her statement follows reports alleging that financial consulting firms have been using teachers as agents and schools as venues for financial advisory briefings.

Previously, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) Chief Commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki confirmed that an investigation is ongoing regarding a loan syndicate linked to financial consulting firms exposed through Op Sky.

Fadhlina affirmed that KPM is fully cooperating with authorities and urged a swift investigation to safeguard the welfare of public servants, particularly teachers.

“KPM is taking this matter seriously and continuously reminds teachers and officials to remain vigilant to avoid falling into such schemes,” she added.

Former Education Minister Dr. Maszlee Malik recently called for further clarification from KPM regarding loan syndicates targeting civil servants, particularly educators.