6,034 new contract teachers assigned to schools nationwide: MoE

Move is a significant step towards addressing staffing gaps, enhancing teaching workforce, raising educational standards across the country

The Education Ministry reports the placement of 6,034 new contract teachers in schools nationwide, with 1,858 assigned to secondary schools and 4,176 to primary schools. – Alif Omar/Scoop pic, April 17, 2024

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 is based on three fundamental principles, namely the service’s interest, vacant positions, and the school’s current option or subject requirements.

“The MoE would like to express its utmost appreciation to the Education Service Commission (ESC) on the appointment of the new teachers to meet the current needs in schools nationwide,” the statement read.

The ministry also said that it would continue to work closely with the ESC to address the issue of teacher shortages.

It added that the appointment of new CoS teachers is a reflection of the continued commitment of the Madani government to improving the quality of national education. – April 17, 2024