Retired teacher dedicates award to those still in classrooms

Aug 13, 2026

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Retired educator Abdul Rasid Bakar dedicated his Teachers’ Day recognition to teachers nationwide, describing the honour as a tribute to long-lasting classroom contributions. The award included a gold locket, plaque, flight and hotel vouchers worth RM2,000 sponsored by AirAsia Move, and RM50,000 in Premium Savings Certificates sponsored by BSN. Abdul Rasid, who retired on June 1, 2020 after 34 years, hopes the gesture will encourage veteran and current teachers to stay committed.

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Retired teacher dedicates award to those still in classrooms

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SEKTOR DOKUMENTASI PENDIDIKAN BPPDP,Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia Aras SB-4,Blok E8,Kompleks E, Pusat Pentadbiran Kerajaan Persekutuan 62604 Putrajaya. Tel :03-88846425 Faks:03-88846284 TARIKH:17 MEI 2026(AHAD)BERITA HARIAN UTUSAN M’SIA SINAR HARIAN [ N.STRAITS TIME STUDENT AID Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presenting Sumbangan ProgramBantuan Pelajaran Madani for the Tambun parliamentary district to a studentin lpoh yesterday.With him are Chief Secretary to the Government Tan SriShamsul Azri Abu Bakar (second from left),Perak Menteri Besar Datuk SeriSaarani Mohamad (third from leftl)and Media Prima Bhd group chairmanDatuk Seri Dr Syed Hussian Aljunid (second from right).BERNAMA PIC # Retired teacher dedicates awardto those still in classrooms NS119·5m28 pG·3 IPOH:Retired educator AbdulRasid Bakar has dedicated hisTeachers Day recognition toteachers nationwide,saying thehonour reflects the quiet but en-during contributions of thosewho have spent their careers inclassroom. Abdul Rasid received a goldlocket,plaque,flight and hotelvouchers worth RM2,000 spon-sored by AirAsia Move andRM50,000 in Premium SavingsCertificates sponsored by BSN. Abdul Rasid,64,retired onJune 1,2020,after 34 years ofservice,beginning his career inthe early 1980s at a secondaryschool in Miri,Sarawak,beforecontinuing his service in Melaka,including at SMK Seri Tan-jung and later Melaka HighSchool. The former Chemistry teacher,who last served at Melaka HighSchool,said he was moved by theaward. "I was truly surprised.I neverreally expected such recognition.I see this award as representingteachers who are still teaching inclassrooms.Iam very grateful.”He said this after receiving theNational Teacher Figure awardfrom Prime Minister Datuk SeriAnwar Ibrahim at the TeachersDay celebration here. The father of three,who wasalso arecipient of Melaka's TokohGuru award in 2020,said hehopes the recognition given toveteran educators will inspirecurrent teachers to remain com-mitted.

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Who dedicated the Teachers’ Day recognition?

Retired educator Abdul Rasid Bakar dedicated the recognition to teachers nationwide.

What did Abdul Rasid receive as part of the award?

He received a gold locket, a plaque, flight and hotel vouchers worth RM2,000, and RM50,000 in Premium Savings Certificates.

When did Abdul Rasid retire and how long did he teach?

He retired on June 1, 2020 after 34 years of service.

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