A Selangor state exco member launched a stinging salvo over the decision to make khat (Jawi calligraphy) compulsory in the Bahasa Malaysia syllabus for Year Four students in vernacular schools.

Reminding Education Minister Maszlee Malik that he represents all Malaysians, V Ganabatirau rued that the Bersatu politician appeared to be more focused on insignificant matters such as the colour of school shoes and socks...