PARLIAMENT

Hon. (Dr.) M.L.A.M. Hizbullah,—To ask the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs,— (1)

(a) Is he aware that—

(i) there is no training center to obtain a formal training for teachers employed in Arabic schools registered with the Department of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs; and

(ii) consequently, there is no possibility for those teachers to receive a proper training they need for teaching?

(b) Is he also aware that—

(i) there is no training centre for Imams and Muadhdhins serving in Mosques to receive a formal training; and

(ii) consequently, there is no possibility for them to receive a proper training they need for performing their duties?

(c) Will he inform this House whether steps will be taken to establish a training center to provide formal training to teachers teaching in Arabic schools and to Imams and Muadhdhins serving in mosques?

(d) If not, why?