Nearly 1,800 teachers have not been given permanent posts because they failed a key assessment, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said on Wednesday (November 4), according to Malay Mail.
The assessment
Fadhlina said failure in the comprehension assessment under the Mind Transformation Programme (Program Transformasi Minda, or PTM) was the primary factor preventing these teachers from securing confirmation in permanent service. The excerpt reviewed does not explain how many attempts teachers are allowed, what support is offered or what happens to those who remain unconfirmed, so readers should check the ministry's statements for those details.
A separate warning on reading
In another report the same day, Fadhlina warned of a 'scrolling generation' as gadgets erode reading habits among young people. She said encouraging a reading culture among Malaysians, particularly students at schools and universities, is a key government priority.
Why it matters
Teacher quality and student literacy are closely linked, and both issues are likely to feature in debates on education policy. The two stories show the ministry focusing on assessment for teachers while also trying to address how digital habits affect reading among students.
Teachers affected by the decision may wish to contact the ministry or their unions for guidance on appeals and further assessment opportunities, as the reports do not describe those options.
Sources: Malay Mail - Fadhlina: Nearly 1,800 teachers denied permanent posts | Malay Mail - Fadhlina warns of 'scrolling generation'
