Muhyiddin's job is selling Nasi Lemak in schools ?

Muhyiddin: Ruling on sale of nasi lemak in schools not final yet

IPOH, April 26 — Education Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the authorities have not made a final ruling on the sale of nasi lemak in school canteens. He said discussions would be held with all parties including canteen operators to get their feedback. Muhyiddin, who is also deputy prime minister, said his ministry had yet to meet the Health Ministry on the matter. The Health Ministry has spoken up about the need for healthy food to be served in school canteens, and for students to have a balanced and suitable diet.

“I will be discussing with officers from the Education and Health ministries on ensuring the best menu possible. It is not too difficult to decide which (food) is suitable and delicious... if the food is not detrimental (to health), we won’t ban it from the school canteens,” he was quoted by Bernama as saying. Several non-governmental organisations have urged the government to withdraw the guidelines which restrict the sale of nasi lemak in school canteens as it would have a negative impact on canteen operators and nasi lemak sellers.

Muhyiddin gave an assurance that nasi lemak and other nutritious food would still be made available in school canteens, but canteen operators needed to make the necessary adjustments. He said the Education Ministry would listen to all views before making a decision on the canteen menu so as not to inconvenience operators or make them lose income.