Quick fix to solve teachers’ shortage

Fatimah (left) discussing the state education initiatives with Sarawak Education director Rakayah Madon.

KUCHING: The government is looking to fill up 988 teaching positions in the state with suitable graduates from various fields to overcome shortage of teachers.

Welfare, Women and Community Wellbeing Minister Datuk Fatimah Abdullah said a letter was sent to the Education Ministry requesting to give the state the authority to fill up the vacancies with non-education major graduates from the open market.