KUALA LUMPUR: Locality-based placement, particularly for candidates from Sabah, Sarawak, and the Orang Asli community, is one of the key considerations in the deployment of new teachers, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
She said the approach is intended to allow these teachers to serve closer to their hometowns, while also strengthening education development in rural areas.
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However, Fadhlina said that final placement decisions are ultimately determined by actual vacancies and current subject option requirements, in line with educational priorities.
“While candidates may indicate their preferred locations and willingness to serve, placements are made based on option needs and available vacancies. This approach aligns with our core educational priorities and aspirations,” she explained.
She added that the Ministry of Education remains committed to ensuring students nationwide receive quality education through the strategic placement of sufficient new teachers in schools.
Fadhlina was responding to a question from Kalam Salan (PN-Sabak Bernam) during Ministers’ Question Time in the Dewan Rakyat today, regarding the key considerations in placing new teachers who have graduated from the Institute of Teacher Education (IPGM).
Apart from that, she said that special admission pathways are provided at the IPGM level for students from Sabah, Sarawak, and the Orang Asli communities to ensure that teacher placement in these localities aligns with the specific needs of schools in those areas.
