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The Star
15-07-2025
- The Star
Fadhlina: Stick to ministry-approved development programmes
NIBONG TEBAL: Teachers have been advised to avoid motivational programmes organised by external entities that lack clear content. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek (pic) said teachers should refer to the ministry for appropriate support. 'We should avoid getting involved in motivational programmes if we are unsure of the content and 'substance'. 'We should focus on our issues at the school level,' she said in a media conference after visiting SMK Taman Widuri here yesterday, Bernama reported. Elaborating further, Fadhlina said the ministry has various development and motivational programmes for teachers, including counselling services that can be fully utilised. 'We do not want our teachers involved in programmes that can raise doubts or undermine the integrity of the teaching profession. 'We provide many internal development programmes. 'Therefore, my advice is to be careful. Avoid participating in inappropriate external programmes,' she said. She was commenting on the marriage motivation programme (eHATI) targeting working women facing household crises. On Sunday, Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said an inquiry paper had been opened to identify offences related to the eHATI marriage motivational programme, which was accused of promoting inappropriate and provocative content. He said that they intend to call in numerous witnesses to verify the allegations, which include the purported hallucination-causing use of water.
New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Anwar to meet PH MPs over current issues
NIBONG TEBAL: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to brief Pakatan Harapan members of parliament on current issues and government policy developments during a meeting scheduled this afternoon. PKR Wanita chief Fadhlina Sidek said the meeting was a preliminary step to strengthen the government's readiness ahead of the upcoming parliamentary session. "I believe today's meeting is to provide clarification on current issues and some important matters concerning the country. "It also serves as a preparation for us to face the upcoming parliamentary session," she told newsmen after visiting SMK Taman Widuri in Sungai Bakap here today. She was at the school to assess the effectiveness of the 'Program Anak Kita' initiative. Fadhlina, who is also the MP for Nibong Tebal, said that all arising issues would be detailed in the meeting to ensure the readiness of Pakatan Harapan MPs in voicing the government's position. "Insya Allah, all these issues will be clarified this afternoon as part of our thorough preparation for the upcoming parliamentary session," she added. It is understood that the meeting will take place in Putrajaya at 4.30pm today. Anwar held a similar meeting
New Straits Times
14-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Avoid dubious external motivational programmes, Fadhlina cautions teachers
NIBONG TEBAL: Teachers should avoid participating in external motivational programmes with dubious substance. Highlighting the need to prioritise programmes that genuinely support teacher development, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek warned against participating in unsuitable motivation programmes. She was asked if any teachers had participated in a recent family motivation programme in Selangor following claims of immoral activities during the session. The family motivational programme targeted working women. "Teachers, if you lack motivation, come see me. I can give motivation. This is a serious matter. If possible, we should avoid motivational programmes whose content and substance we do not know," she said after a working visit to SMK Taman Widuri here today. It was reported that Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari had asked the Selangor Islamic Religious Department (Jais) to investigate allegations of immoral activities during a family motivational programme at a convention centre in Selangor recently. Elaborating, Fadhlina said teachers should focus on issues at the school level. "We also have teacher development and motivational programmes, as well as counselling and many other teacher development programmes that I think are important. "So, if there are unsuitable programmes, they should be avoided. My advice is to be careful when joining outside programmes and focus on motivation within the education context," she added. Fadhlina was met after a review session of the 'Program Anak Kita' national student intervention initiative, which aims to improve academic outcomes through tailored, school-based support. She reiterated that the ministry already offered structured professional development, including personal coaching, psychosocial counselling and targeted subject mentoring — all developed with direct input from educators. "Motivational support should be grounded in our system, aligned with the needs of both teachers and students. We already have strong internal programmes," she said.
