6,034 new contract teachers placed in schools nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 6,034 new contract teachers have been placed in schools nationwide starting April 15, according to the Education Ministry (MoE). In a statement today, the MoE said that 1,858 teachers were placed in secondary schools, while the remaining 4,176 were in primary schools. “The placement of new contract of service (COS) […]
Teachers receive massagers from Lions clubs
SIBU: Teachers and staff of several primary schools in Sibu received back massagers from the presidents of Lions International 308-A2 Region 2 & Region 3 today.The schools included SJK Chung Hua and SJK Methodist here.The past District Governor of 308-A2, Datuk Betty Wong Yieng, who is the organising chairperson of the 60th Multiple District 308-A2 […]
Deputy minister praises teachers for taking part in innovation competition
SARIKEI: Repok assemblyman Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii commended the participation of 44 educators in the district-level Teacher Innovation Competition which featured the presentation and evaluation of 44 innovative projects by a panel of judges. “I am very proud of all the teachers who have willingly stepped out of their comfort zones to participate in […]
Teachers’ salary increase proposal under discussion
The Education Ministry (MOE) is actively considering a proposal for salary increments aimed at recognizing teachers with higher academic qualifications. The ministry said it regards this suggestion with utmost importance, emphasising the need for alignment with integrity, quality, and the teaching profession.
Minister to announce good news for teachers
MELAKA: Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek hinted at some good news to be announced in conjunction with the national-level Teachers’ Day celebration which will take place at the Melaka International Trade Centre (MITC) in Ayer Keroh tomorrow. She said the announcement is expected to boost the spirit and impact the entire national education ecosystem. “God willing, […]
Teachers are my champions, my heroes
If a country is to be corruption free and become a nation of beautiful minds, I strongly feel that there are three key societal members who can make a difference. They are father, mother and teacher. – A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Indian aerospace scientist and statesman Tomorrow is Teachers’ Day and we pay tribute […]
Teachers face unique challenges, say rep
SIBU: Teachers face unique challenges in their profession that can often lead to stress and burnout. Stating this, Bukit Assek assemblyman Joseph Chieng Jin Ek said it was crucial to equip them with the necessary tools and strategies to manage their mental and emotional well-being effectively. “Workshops and training sessions can be conducted to address […]
Teachers told to use their leave wisely
BY SYAMIMI HUSNA KUCHING: The Sarawak Teachers’ Union (STU) is hoping that teachers will not apply for additional leave after the holidays permitted by the Ministry of Education (MoE) in conjunction with the upcoming Hari Raya celebration as it will disrupt the teaching and learning process. Its president Kullin Djayang said the additional special holiday […]
Act quickly to arrest early retirement of teachers
Teaching is more than imparting knowledge; it is inspiring change. Learning is more than absorbing facts; it is acquiring understanding. – William Arthur Ward THE Education Ministry must act fast to find out why more and more teachers opt to retire early. The ‘trend’ is mind-boggling given teachers are paid reasonably well compared to many […]
MoE projects recruitment of up to 20,000 new teachers in five years
KUALA LUMPUR: The Ministry of Education (MoE) projects the recruitment of 16,886 to 20,081 new teachers for the next five years. Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying said the projection of new teacher recruitment by MoE for the period 2023 to 2027 for the secondary and primary schools was based on data on Dec 31 […]
