Dismissing the claim as baseless, Teo said it was the work of parties who were out to play up racial sentiments.

“The report is totally untrue and I urge the portals and sites to remove the news immediately,” she said in a statement, and warned of legal action against those who tarnish her ministry’s name.

Teo said the Standard Based Curriculum for Primary Schools (KSSR) was revised in 2017 and the History curriculum and textbook panel was formed before she was appointed to the Cabinet.

She said a review of the Standard 4 curriculum for the History textbook too was completed in 2017.

“As such, it is impossible for me to have a hand in drafting and reviewing the History curriculum, what more to appoint a DAP team or Chinese NGO to get their input on including DAP history in the syllabus,” she said.

Teo said meetings between any NGO and the curriculum committee were held to get their feedback on the History curriculum for primary and secondary schools.

She said she had confidence in the wisdom and integrity of the committee and its panel members.

“While I support and respect the freedom of speech as encouraged by the new government, I advise the public not to disseminate baseless and defamatory statements or reports,” Teo added.