Education Ministry probes alleged sale of SPM papers
Astro Awani
November 14, 2016 06:58 MYT
November 14, 2016 06:58 MYT
The Education Ministry today pledges to take action against those found involved in the alleged syndicate which sells SPM examination papers and they will be prosecuted by the authorities. - Filepic
The Education Ministry is investigating the existence of a syndicate which allegedly sells Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) examination papers.
It said it takes serious view of the allegation which was reported in the China Press newspaper yesterday.
"The ministry is investigating the allegation and will not compromise with the parties involved.
"Action will be taken and they will be prosecuted by the authorities," it said in a brief statement today.
On November 9, the ministry denied the allegation of leakage of History Paper 1 and 2 as spread via the social media.
It said, the Malaysian Examinations Board investigation found no leakages and the candidates need not resit for the two papers.