Rethinking School Partnerships

Shahnaz Al-Sadat, Chairperson, LeapEd Services

21-Mar-25 08:30

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Malaysia’s ‘Sekolah Angkat Madani’ initiative aims to have corporate and GLC partners adopt 500 public schools, guided by the Ministry of Education. As stakeholders push for clear frameworks that balance values and expertise, Shahnaz Al-Sadat, Chairperson of LeapEd Services, shares her insights on its potential impact.

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Produced by: Aisalli Ayub

Presented by: Wong Shou Ning, Shazana Mokhtar, Aisalli Ayub

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Categories: politics, government, education, Corporates

Tags: glcs, corporate, schools, madani, ministry of education,

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