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PAS MP Mohd. Syahir Che Sulaiman defended the low salaries of teachers at PAS-run kindergartens (Pasti), stating that they work only four hours a day and receive additional allowances, including for teaching Iqra. He argued that Pasti doesn't use taxpayer funds, unlike government preschool programs, thus reducing the fiscal burden. This response came after Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad questioned the RM600-RM700 salary range, suggesting it violates minimum wage laws. He highlighted that there are almost 10,000 Pasti teachers nationwide.
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