KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 — The Ministry of Education (MOE) will not tolerate any extremism elements and violence during the Palestine Solidarity Week at schools and all educational institutions under its purview next week.
In a statement today, it said the use of replica weapons, icons, and symbols containing provocative and confrontational elements are prohibited.
“The MOE encourages activities which support humanitarian issues like peace-themed video screenings and poster painting competitions, recital of humanitarian poetry, and fundraising for the Palestinian people to be carried out throughout the week.
“All MOE institutions have been asked always to follow the organising guidelines. The Palestine Solidarity Week should be used to educate students about noble values, tolerance, compassion, and mutual respect,” said the ministry.
Earlier today, a 55-second video clip showing a man dressed as a militant and armed with a replica rifle in a school programme went viral on X and TikTok.
The MOE said they are aware of public concern regarding the viral video and acknowledged the programme in question did not follow its guidelines.
However, it noted the programme was held outside the Palestine Solidarity Week period.
Yesterday, the ministry announced that all educational institutions under its purview will be holding Palestine Solidarity Week next week, from October 29 to November 3, in response to the government’s stance of standing together to defend the rights and freedom of the Palestinian people.
It said the programme educates students about noble values, including human rights and compassion, empathy and concern for the suffering borne by others regardless of race, religion, or social status.
— Bernama
