COMMENT | Transport Minister Anthony Loke reportedly said that he would consult the cabinet on revising an Education Ministry guideline that bans schools from receiving funds generated from selling tobacco products and alcoholic beverages.

As of now, the guideline forbids all schools - including Chinese schools - from receiving such funds. The ministry guideline was introduced on March 29, 2018.

I fully agree with the minister when he claimed that many parties were unaware of such a guideline.

In the meantime, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek reportedly said that no exemptions will be given for schools to receive funds from tobacco or alcohol sponsors.