Union defends retention of status quo for all 27 IPGs

SIBU: The move by the Ministry of Education (MoE) to change the functions of several teachers education (IPGs) in the country does not augur well with Bumiputera Teachers Union (KGBS).

KGBS president Ahmad Malie fears that such proposal might be counter-productive, more so when the historic IPG Rajang is among those identified under this move.

According to him, IPG Rajang has produced many teachers in the state over the years.

“KGBS is concerned that changing the functions of IPG Rajang could hinder the state government’s effort in producing more local teachers.

“In addition, it will slow down the planned increase in the quota for teachers in schools.

“In all honesty, KGBS views the measure as a step backward, especially from the angle on the need for more local teachers,” Ahmad told The Borneo Post.