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The Star
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Teachers can seek transfer after two years of service
Honoured: Ahmad Zahid (centre) and Fadhlina with the recipients of the Tokoh Guru Kebangsaan award Sukimin Juki (second from right) and Tokoh Kepimpinan Pendidikan Kebangsaan award Datuk Dr Mistirine Radin (second from left) in Kuching. — ZULAZHAR SHEBLEE/The Star KUCHING: Teachers who have served for at least two years can now apply for a transfer, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. Previously, teachers were not allowed to apply for a transfer within the first three years of service. Fadhlina said the applications can also be made without any additional conditions. 'This decision was made after taking into account various views as well as the government's commitment to the well-being of teachers,' she said in her speech at the 54th National Teachers Day celebration here yesterday. Also present was Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, Bernama reported. Fadhlina said the Education Ministry has appointed 1,470 teacher assistants for 2025. 'The ministry will also send selected teachers and officers for short-term overseas courses to gain knowledge and experience in specialised fields. This initiative involves an allocation of RM4mil,' she added. Fadhlina also announced that 32 teachers will be sent to international schools in the United Kingdom under the Global Immersion For Future-Ready Teachers programme. She said teachers will be entitled to a 20% discount on flight tickets through the MH GOM portal.
Borneo Post
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Borneo Post
32 Malaysian teachers to serve in UK under global immersion programme
Zahid (seated centre) speaks to reporters during the press conference. Flanking him are Fadhlina and Nanta. – Photo by Mohd Faisal Ahmad KUCHING (May 16): A total of 32 teachers from across the country will soon gain valuable experience serving at international schools in the United Kingdom under the Global Immersion For Future-Ready Teachers (GIFT) programme. In disclosing this, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the teachers were recipients of the IKON Award, Innovative Teacher Award, Special Education Award, and Distinguished Teacher Award, which were awarded in conjunction with this year's national-level Teachers' Day celebration in Kuching. 'To honour and empower these educators so they can continue excelling and becoming exemplary figures in the profession, the Ministry of Education will sponsor their placement in the UK, where they will participate in upskilling programmes and engage in professional exchange with educators there. 'Congratulations to all 32 teachers who will be going on this fully sponsored journey,' she said during the 54th national-level Teachers' Day celebration at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) here today. She also revealed that the ministry has allocated RM4 million to support the programme, which also covers short-term overseas training for selected teachers and officers in specialised fields. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Patinggi Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi, who officiated at the event, proposed that the number of teachers sent abroad for global exposure be increased tenfold – from 32 to 320 – to better prepare Malaysian educators for the future of education. 'I think sending 32 teachers to the UK to broaden their mindset is a good starting point, and we welcome it if the number could be increased,' he told a press conference after the event. 'This is about motivation and recognition for our teachers. I will support the Ministry of Education's efforts to seek additional funding for this cause,' he added. Also present at the event were Works Minister Dato Sri Alexander Nanta Linggi; State Minister of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Seri Roland Sagah Wee Inn; State Minister for Women, Early Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development Dato Sri Fatimah Abdullah; Deputy Minister of Rural and Regional Development Datuk Rubiah Wang; and Education director-general Datuk Azman Adnan. Fadhlina Sidek gift Global Immersion For Future-Ready Teachers programme UK
The Star
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Education Ministry relaxes transfer rules for teachers with two years of service
KUCHING: The Education Ministry (MOE) is now allowing transfer applications from teachers who have served for at least two years. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the applications can also be made without any additional conditions "This decision was made after taking into account various views as well as the Madani government's commitment to the well-being of teachers,' she said in her speech at the 54th National Teachers' Day celebration here Friday (May 16). Also present was Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Previously, teachers were not allowed to apply for transfers within the first three years of service. Fadhlina said the ministry has appointed 1,470 teacher assistants for 2025, with selected schools -based on set criteria, to receive two assistants each. "MOE will also send selected teachers and officers for short-term overseas courses to gain knowledge and experience in specialised fields. This initiative involves an allocation of RM4mil,' she added. At the event, Fadhlina announced that 32 teachers will be sent to international schools in the United Kingdom at no cost under the Global Immersion For Future-Ready Teachers (GIFT) programme. In addition, she said teachers will be entitled to a 20 per cent discount on flight tickets through the MH GOM portal, with further details to be announced later. - Bernama
The Sun
16-05-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
MOE relaxes transfer rules for teachers with two years of service
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education (MOE) is now allowing transfer applications from teachers who have served for at least two years. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the applications can also be made without any additional conditions 'This decision was made after taking into account various views as well as the MADANI government's commitment to the well-being of teachers,' she said in her speech at the 54th National Teachers' Day celebration here today. Also present was Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. Previously, teachers were not allowed to apply for transfers within the first three years of service. Fadhlina said the ministry has appointed 1,470 teacher assistants for 2025, with selected schools -based on set criteria, to receive two assistants each. 'MOE will also send selected teachers and officers for short-term overseas courses to gain knowledge and experience in specialised fields. This initiative involves an allocation of RM4 million,' she added. At the event, Fadhlina announced that 32 teachers will be sent to international schools in the United Kingdom at no cost under the Global Immersion For Future-Ready Teachers (GIFT) programme. In addition, she said teachers will be entitled to a 20 per cent discount on flight tickets through the MH GOM portal, with further details to be announced later.
