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<h2>Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek wants parent-teacher associations (PTA) of respective schools to decide among themselves how lavish they want their school graduation ceremonies to be</h2>
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<p><p>The minister was responding to reporters&#8217; questions regarding the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://says.com/my/news/adrea-abdullah-expensive-graduation-ceremonies-in-5-star-hotels">viral issue</a> of parents expressing their dissatisfaction with schools for organising graduation ceremonies at five-star hotels, with fees ranging from RM150 to RM200 per student.</p>
<p>&#8220;Engaging with the PTA is essential, focusing on resolving issues at the school level. It is imperative to consider objections and differing views.</p>
<p>&#8220;The ministry encourages simple yet joyous and appreciative ceremonies, particularly for our children,&#8221; she said when asked about the matter, according to the <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2024/02/1008939/extravagant-school-graduations-five-star-hotels-fadhlina-says-ptas-and">New Straits Times</a>.</p>
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<h2>Meanwhile, National Parent-Teacher Association president Associate Professor Datuk Dr Mohamad Ali Hassan suggested that schools should avoid lavish ceremonies altogether</h2>
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<p><p>Mohamad Ali encouraged PTAs to be more practical, especially considering the current uncertain economic situation, and to use school funds for more essential purposes.</p>
<p>He also said the trend of extravagant spending on graduation ceremonies in hotels could have numerous negative implications for everyone involved, including students, parents, and the school itself.</p>
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<h2>Actress Adrea Abdullah had likened the situation to &#8220;emotional blackmail&#8221;, emphasising the burden it places on students&#8217; parents:</h2>
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Education Minister: PTAs & Schools To Decide If They Want A Lavish Graduation Ceremony