PROBLEM OF DROP-OUTS AMONG ORANG ASLI CHILDREN TO BE TACKLED.

(From Bernama The Malaysian National News Agency)

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Rural Development Ministry will carry out a more detailed study on the problem of drop-outs among Orang Asli children to determine ways of overcoming them and the cost involved.

Rural Development Minister Datuk Azmi Khalid said the outcome of the study would be tabled at the cabinet meeting for consideration.

Among other things, the study would look at other factors linked to the drop-out problem such as transport facilities and hostels, he told reporters after a meeting with State Exco members on the Orang Asli Education Development Action Plan, here today. …