IPOH, May 15 — The Ministry of Education has filled 50 vacant posts for headmasters and principals nationwide as part of efforts to strengthen school leadership and ensure smooth school administration.
Its Minister, Fadhlina Sidek, said the ministry views the issue seriously, stressing that schools cannot function effectively without strong leadership.
She said strong leadership is crucial in implementing school reforms, ensuring safety, and managing daily school operations.
“Schools would not be able to build a proper ecosystem without strong leadership, making it crucial for the ministry to take swift action in filling vacant positions.
“Therefore, the ministry takes this matter seriously and has taken immediate steps to fill these vacancies so that issues, including safety concerns and others, can be addressed promptly,” she said.
She said this at a press conference after attending the 55th national-level Teachers’ Day Awards ceremony held at the Kinta Riverfront Hotel here.
She said the appointments involved schools in every state and took effect immediately.
“Today, we have completed the appointments of headmasters and principals for schools in every state. These appointments take effect starting today, meaning they can continue with their administrative duties at their respective schools,” she said.
Fadhlina said that while about 50 posts were initially vacant, the ministry would continue to monitor the situation and fill any remaining gaps promptly.
“There are still vacancies, and we will ensure they are filled from time to time as quickly as possible,” she said.
She also said that the ministry had instructed senior officials to urgently review and resolve the matter, describing it as a priority requiring immediate attention.
“Therefore, I have asked the ministry’s director-general and chief secretary to review our commitment to resolving these issues quickly,” she said.
Date: 15 May, 2026 7:05 pm
Source: Malay Mail
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