Critics never had to deal with a pandemic - education minister

Senior Minister (Education) Mohd Radzi Jidin has taken a swipe at critics of the ministry's decisions made in reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic, pointing out that their "advice" was never based on any real experience.

"At the time there were many who said the minister was flip-flopping. But talk is cheap, suggesting this and that should have been done.

"The fact is that those who are talking have never handled the Covid-19 crisis," said Radzi during his speech today at the launch of a "Thank You Teachers" movement in Kota Bharu, Kelantan.

"They could only share their views...