SH 13.07.2025 TEACHING, A NATIONAL MANDATE

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Teacher education graduates are highlighted as key frontline actors in implementing the Malaysia school curriculum for 2027 and advancing the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026-2035. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek stresses that classroom transformation is the foundation for broader system reform, with young teachers beginning the change directly in their classrooms. The convocation frames teaching as a noble national duty and a purposeful journey beyond graduation, while also calling for society to uphold the dignity of the profession.

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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 : 03-8884 6425 Faks : 03-8884 6284 TARIKH: 13 JULAI 2025 (AHAD) BERITA HARIAN c::J UTUSAN M'SIA D N. STRAITS TIMES D THE STAR SINAR HARIAN D 'Teaching,-a natiOnal rna, nda-te' . . Fadhlina: IPGM graduates are. frontliners in classroom transform􀀢tion By JAAYNE JEEVITA [jaayne@thestar.com.my](jaayne@thestar.com.my) [r](rrAr-.eotJ)[rAr-.eo](rrAr-.eotJ)[tJ](rrAr-.eotJ) ;3/"f-i)!i f'C., '1 TEACHER graduates wiil play a vital role in shaping the 2027 school curriculum and in driving the implementation of the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026-2035. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the Institute of Teacher Education Malaysia (IPGM) graduates are frontlinersin implementing the curriculum and long-term ecl._ucation plari, with classroom transformation being the foundation of broader change. . ''When we talk about reform, we .must understand that some . · schools have Heat notential and serve as benchmarks for others. ''This is the responsibility of our young t;eachers-to go in -and carry out the most important reform, starting in their classrooms," she said'. · Speaking at the IPGM cornio cation ceremony bn July 3, where students from the Ju.µe 2021 Bachelor of Teaching Degree . Programme received their scrolls, she reminded graduates that teaching is.more than · a career. "Education is the process of humanising individuals and teaching is a noble duty to.the nation. "It (teaching) is not just about" · shoulderine: the trust we have ' All smiles: Fadhlina (right) posing for a photo with IPGM graduates during the convocation ceremony. -LOW LAY PHON/The Star ' . in you, but it is a national mandate. ''You are entrusted to carryout one of the most important duties-' shaping lives and building the country's future. "Education is not something · we implement today and see results tomorrow. It is a process of humanising-of making us truly human," she said. IPGM deputy chancellor Iiatuk Mohd Zamri Ab(ilul Aziz echoed these sentiments, describine: the 2Taduation not as an endpoint•but as the_beg4lning of a purposeful journey. ''You win-now start the journey as edti.fators shaping the next generation. · "Life is not just about living, it must be filled with purpose," he said, adding that the role of a teacher is not simply to instruct, but to shape children and instil the seeds of success in their souls. Fadhlina also urged society to · uphold the dignity of theteach ine: nrofession. "It is a source of pride and must be celebrated. "Being a teacher should not be seen as merely a job, but asa calling for those whose hearts truly burn with the spirit to educate," she said. · The four-day 15th Education Ministry IPGM Convocation Ceremony, which began on June 30, celebrated 5,390 graduates who completed-their studies · ahd teacher training at 28 IPGM campuses and English Language Teachine: Centres nationwide.

FAQs

What role do IPGM graduates play in Malaysia’s education plans?

They are described as frontliners responsible for implementing the curriculum and supporting the Malaysia Education Blueprint 2026-2035.

Why is classroom transformation considered important?

It is presented as the foundation of broader education change, beginning with reforms carried out directly in teachers’ classrooms.

How does the document frame the teaching profession?

Teaching is portrayed as more than a career—an important national mandate and a noble duty that shapes lives and builds the country’s future.

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