A school charged its students RM140 for a graduation event, which included breakfast and lunch, a photo, a certificate folder, and laundry fees. Parents who wished to attend the ceremony were also required to pay RM100 per person. The school also offered a three-installment payment plan for the fees. The article has sparked a debate on social media about the appropriateness of such an expensive graduation ceremony for primary school students.
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RM140 Graduation Pains
It is not uncommon for schools to hold such ceremonies for students, but the cost of the event has become a point of contention for many. Some argue that such events are unnecessary and a waste of money, while others believe that they are an important milestone in a child’s life. But what about the financial burden that such events can place on families, especially those from lower-income backgrounds?
