Generally, it is unfair for the society to shape bad perception towards committed teachers who have been sincere in educating students around the country.
Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh said in a press statement, that the society should constantly demonstrate their support and encouragement to teachers around the country for their diligence in carrying out their responsibilities and trustworthiness in educating the young.
“The majorities of the teachers are great, hard working and trustworthy. We cannot blame all of the teacher just because after the arrests of individuals allegedly linked to the leaked UPSR exam papers," he said in the statement.
Idris also encouraged the society to mark their support for teachers via the hashtag campaign, appropriately titled #TerimaKasihCikgu launched, today. The campaign is aimed at restoring the faith of Malaysian society towards educators in the country.
If you have fond memories of your teachers, share them with Astro AWANI via Instagram, Twitter and Instagram at @501Awani.
Last week, the Malaysian Examination Board (LPM) announced the exam date for Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) 2014 for the Science 018, 028 and 038 papers were postponed following the leak on Tuesday.
[INFOGRAPHIC]: UPSR 2014 - A Chronology
[PHOTO GALLERY]: Trials and tribulations of UPSR 2014
Second Education Minister Datuk Seri Idris Jusoh earlier said the English papers 014/1 and 014/2 were also leaked and the government have fixed 30 Sept as the new date for both papers.
Following the leak in the UPSR examination papers, the police have picked up 22 individuals, 14 of them teachers, six Malaysian Examination Syndicate (MES) officers, an insurance agent and an engineer to assist in investigation.
Astro Awani
Fri Sep 19 2014
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