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The Star
13 hours ago
- Politics
- The Star
5,000 teachers opt for early retirement annually, says Deputy Education Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: An average of 5,000 teachers opt for early retirement every year since 2022, with the majority citing lack of interest towards the profession as a reason, the Dewan Rakyat was told. Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said 5,306 early retirement applications were approved in 2022, followed by 6,394 in 2023, 5,082 last year and 2,397 up till May this year. According to Wong, 67.44% of teachers in their early retirement application said that they were disinterested in the profession, 17.44% cited family problems, 7.69% (health issues), 5.37% (workload) and 2.08% (personal problems). Wong said the Education Ministry is committed to addressing the manpower issue involving educators, and that is why it recruits full-time teachers twice a year, while the Education Services Commission (SPP) opens a teachers application system throughout the year to expedite recruitment. 'This will allow the SPP to have a huge talent pool so we can attract more people to become teachers,' said Wong. Wong also said recently on Aug 8, the Education Ministry through SPP have opened up recruitment for those without any certification or diploma in education. 'We managed to recruit graduates from public, private and foreign universities,' said Wong. He also said that beginning last year, the Education Ministry intervened in early retirement applications involving teachers in the 40-44 year-old age group. 'We hold discussions with them and we try to persuade them from their decision to retire early,' added Wong. Earlier, Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (PN-Masjid Tanah) asked about measures to reduce workload on educators, as many teachers have complained of the workload and overlapping duties. Wong said to ensure teachers remained motivated on the job, the ministry has implemented seven measures introduced to reduce the workload of teachers, among them hiring non-teachers as invigilators for Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (examinations). 'We aim for at least 20% of invigilators to be non-teachers. But, we still have not achieved that target yet. According to Wong, there were 7,211 volunteer invigilators in 2023 and 5,780 last year. 'We also have another approach to appoint MyStep teaching assistants at schools with 1,500 students above. 'These assistants can help reduce the workload of teachers by taking on non-instructional or administrative work for the teachers,' added Wong. He said 282 schools have benefited from this programme where each school will have two MyStep teaching assistants. 'This brings it up to a total of 564 (MyStep teaching assistants). 'This effort will be expanded to other schools in the near future,' he added. Education activists have said that teacher shortage and overburdened teachers are a long-standing problem that could further worsen if the Education Ministry fails to take the complaints seriously.
Qatar Tribune
02-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Dreama launches ‘My Step Starts Now' campaign to empower orphans
Dreama Orphan Care Center launched its innovative campaign, titled 'My Step Starts Now: Trust Builds, Empowerment Inspires', as part of its ongoing mission to strengthen the confidence of orphaned children and integrate them positively into society. At the heart of the campaign were real success stories from Dreama youth, illustrating that true empowerment begins internally, with self-belief and is strengthened by holistic community support. Through this initiative, Dreama sought to spotlight inspiring role models from among its children, reinforce their self-confidence, and encourage the public to take part in the empowerment journey through mentorship, support, and innovation. The campaign activities included a series of short videos and interactive content highlighting the journeys of orphaned youth who overcame challenges and achieved notable success across different fields embodying the essence of the campaign's message: 'My Step Starts Now'. These stories were shared widely on social media to amplify awareness. Additionally, an awareness booth was hosted at Place Vendome, featuring an interactive corner where visitors shared heartfelt, inspiring messages for Dreama's children. On this occasion, Director of the Communication and Media Office at Dreama Munira Al Boloshi expressed her pride in the launch of the campaign, emphasizing the importance of community presence and direct engagement with the public. 'We believe that every step we take with our orphaned children opens doors to a brighter future. Our booth witnessed significant engagement from the public, where we shared powerful real-life stories that reflected strength, patience, and resilience stories that deserve to be told to a wider audience,' she said. From the partner's side, Senior Human Resources Manager at FMM, Patrick Ishac, praised the ongoing collaboration with Dreama. He stated: 'At FMM, we are proud to have been working with Dreama since 2023. Our goal is to support programmes that create lasting positive impact beyond just business success.' 'The 'My Step' campaign was a remarkable example of collaboration that nurtures human potential, dignity, and respect. It encouraged individuals from vulnerable groups to actively and confidently contribute to their communities. For us, empowerment goes beyond providing assistance — it means fostering a deep sense of support and building lasting self-confidence in every child. We look forward to continuing this journey with Dreama to help shape a brighter, more inclusive future,' he added. (QNA)
Qatar Tribune
02-07-2025
- Business
- Qatar Tribune
Dreama launches 'My Step Starts Now' campaign to empower orphans and build their confidence
DOHA: Dreama Orphan Care Center launched its innovative campaign titled 'My Step Starts Now: Trust Builds, Empowerment Inspires', as part of its ongoing mission to strengthen the confidence of orphaned children and integrate them positively into society. At the heart of the campaign were real success stories from Dreama youth, illustrating that true empowerment begins internally, with self-belief and is strengthened by holistic community support. Through this initiative, Dreama sought to spotlight inspiring role models from among its children, reinforce their self-confidence, and encourage the public to take part in the empowerment journey through mentorship, support, and innovation. The campaign activities included a series of short videos and interactive content highlighting the journeys of orphaned youth who overcame challenges and achieved notable success across different fields embodying the essence of the campaign's message: 'My Step Starts Now'.These stories were shared widely on social media to amplify awareness. Additionally, an awareness booth was hosted at Place Vendأ´me, featuring an interactive corner where visitors shared heartfelt, inspiring messages for Dreama's children. On this occasion, Director of the Communication and Media Office at Dreama Munira Al Boloshi expressed her pride in the launch of the campaign, emphasizing the importance of community presence and direct engagement with the public. She said that this campaign was held under the sponsorship of FMM, "We believe that every step we take with our orphaned children opens doors to a brighter future. Our booth witnessed significant engagement from the public, where we shared powerful real-life stories that reflected strength, patience, and resilienceâ€'stories that deserve to be told to a wider audience," she said. From the partner's side, Senior Human Resources Manager at FMM Patrick Ishac praised the ongoing collaboration with Dreama. He stated: "At FMM, we are proud to have been working with Dreama since 2023. Our goal is to support programs that create lasting positive impact beyond just business success." "The 'My Step' campaign was a remarkable example of collaboration that fosters human potential, dignity, and respect. It motivated individuals from vulnerable groups to participate in building their communities with confidence. Empowerment, to us, goes beyond assistanceâ€'it means inspiring a deep sense of support and contributing to the long-term self-confidence of every child. We look forward to continuing this journey alongside Dreama to help shape a brighter, more inclusive future," he added. The 'My Step'campaign stood as an open invitation to the entire community to contribute to real, meaningful impact. Every step taken toward empowering orphaned children makes a difference. Every act of support helps build a more just and inclusive future. Dreama Orphan Care Center is dedicated to the care and empowerment of orphans, aiming to integrate them into society through comprehensive educational, developmental, and social programs.
The Star
24-04-2025
- Business
- The Star
Weekly rest days for firefighters yet to be finalised
IPOH: The implementation of weekly rest days for firefighters has not been finalised and requires further study, said Public Service director-general Tan Sri Wan Ahmad Dahlan Abdul Aziz. He said the Public Service Department would hold discussions with the Housing and Local Government Ministry to further examine the proposal. "We have just received the proposal. Perhaps because the Fire and Rescue Department views it as a requirement, they were quick to announce it. "We will examine it with the Fire and Rescue Department and also the Ministry. If there is a justification for the request, and there is a basis for us to assist, we will do so," he told a press conference after a meeting with Perak state civil servants at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building here on Thursday (April 24). It was reported that the implementation of weekly rest days for firefighters, initially scheduled for May 1, had been postponed. Meanwhile, Wan Ahmad Dahlan said matters related to the implementation of the MyStep scheme fell under the responsibility of the respective ministries. "MyStep is under the jurisdiction of the respective ministries. The Finance Ministry grants approval, but the respective ministries will decide on it," he said. On Wednesday (April 23), the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) called on the government to reconsider its plan to implement the MyStep employment scheme for Price Monitoring Officers under the Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry. Cuepacs president Datuk Adnan Mat expressed strong opposition to the move, warning that the shift to the MyStep scheme, which offers significantly lower wages than the current Contract for Service arrangement, would severely impact the quality of life for these officers. Wan Ahmad Dahlan said that approximately 80% of civil servants in Putrajaya were overweight and urged them to prioritise a healthy diet, alongside practising a healthy lifestyle through exercise and engaging in sports activities. – Bernama
