Nevertheless, we are short of teachers. In Chinese primary schools alone, we have at least 3,000 vacancies. For many reasons, the youth do not want to be teachers. It is complicated to train and keep dedicated and innovative teachers. Hence, the Government has to ensure fair and just treatment.
Teachers complain against the promotional and new remuneration scheme.
Then, the ministry orders some 100,000 teachers and education officers to declare their assets. Those earning below RM1,500 a month are asking for exemption because they feel that such a measure is unreasonable. Other unresolved problems include smart schools, catching up with Internet age, teaching of Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin and Tamil as well as teachers and politics. If teachers lean towards Barisan Nasional, they do not face pressure. Some may be rewarded.