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The Star
01-08-2025
- Politics
- The Star
97% of teacher placements done, aligning with needs
A TOTAL of 97% of newly trained teachers have been successfully placed with the cooperation of the Education Services Commission (SPP), says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek (pic). 'Our priority is always the pupils. Every child deserves access to quality education,' she said in the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, adding that the ministry remains committed to ensuring adequate teacher distribution nationwide. 'Achieving a 97% placement rate is a reflection of our strong collaboration with SPP and we will continue to ensure sufficient teacher distribution nationwide.' She added that placements are made based on actual school needs and subject demand, in line with national education priorities. Fadhlina reiterated that priority is given to candidates from Sabah, Sarawak and Orang Asli communities, especially for placements near their hometowns. 'To support rural education development, the ministry created special pathways for Sabah, Sarawak and Penan candidates starting at the Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM) level, enabling them to return and serve their communities.' For the current year, Fadhlina said placements for IPGM graduates are scheduled for September, subject to the outcome of interviews conducted by SPP. 'In 2024, all 5,256 IPGM graduates from the Bachelor of Education programme received placements across the country. 'For 2025, the process will begin this September following the conclusion of interviews.' Fadhlina also said the ministry is addressing the imbalance in subject specialisation, which has led to an oversupply in certain areas and shortages in others. 'We are expanding subject clusters and refining our matching process to ensure graduates are placed according to their academic and pedagogical training,' she said. In line with these efforts, she said the ministry has introduced structured training for graduates without formal education degrees who are recruited under the Contract of Service (COS) scheme. 'These COS teachers will undergo a one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Education (DPG) at IPGM before being placed in schools.' Fadhlina added that teacher recruitment is no longer limited to IPGM or public universities. 'We are now opening opportunities to high-potential graduates from private Malaysian institutions and even foreign universities,' she said, adding that these candidates must still meet the ministry's qualification criteria. The ministry has also expanded pre-service teacher pathways to include those who completed Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM), Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) and matriculation programmes, to allow them to enrol in education training schemes. 'This ensures a broader and more inclusive talent pool to meet future demands,' she said. Fadhlina stressed that while applicants may indicate location preferences, all final placements are ultimately determined by school-level vacancies and subject requirements. 'The core of our placement process is the national education agenda. 'It is not about convenience – it is about fulfilling our duty to ensure that every classroom has a qualified teacher.'
Malay Mail
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Malay Mail
Malaysia's teacher shortage resolved with reforms to recruitment system, says education minister
BANGI, July 3 — Reforms to the teacher recruitment system implemented by the Ministry of Education (MOE) in collaboration with the Education Services Commission (SPP) have successfully addressed the teacher shortage in the country. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the reforms not only increased the number of teachers but also enhanced the quality and suitability of those assigned to schools. 'For the first time in the government's history, we, together with the SPP, have implemented reforms to ensure that there are no longer any issues related to teacher shortages in Malaysia. 'We have put an end to it by ensuring that the shortage is addressed through various mechanisms, particularly by ensuring that the teachers we deploy are of quality and capable of meeting the needs of our students,' she said at the 15th convocation of Institutes of Teacher Education (IPG) here today. In another development, Fadhlina said the Future of Malaysian Education 2026-2036 plan will involve the introduction of a curriculum that focuses more on values-based education, character building and the development of student personality, in line with the country's future needs. She emphasised that the implementation of the new curriculum would require active participation from both new and existing teachers, especially IPG graduates, to take on a more holistic role as mentors in shaping student character. 'A good classroom is not created through rules. A good classroom is created through relationships, expectations and appreciation. 'This is the time for our (IPG graduates) to be part of the reform force — the heartbeat of the education reform we are implementing,' she added. Fadhlina said the ministry also prioritises the well-being of teachers in implementing any educational reform. 'We are indeed taking several important steps to safeguard teachers' mental any situation, we must focus on their well-being by implementing various support systems, particularly efforts to reduce their workload,' she said. The Future of Malaysian Education 2026-2036 is a proposed policy currently being drafted to reshape the national education system for the next 10 years, replacing the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025, which ends this year. — Bernama
