With renewed emphasis on national unity, language proficiency, and real-world learning, Budget 2026 is seen as a pivotal step toward building a future-ready, cohesive, and knowledge-driven nation.
The implementation of the civil servants salary adjustment under the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) must be transparent, fair, and truly enhance the well-being of educators nationwide. While we welcome the construction of 38 new schools, we hope the planning aligns with teacher recruitment projections to avoid future staffing shortages. As for the construction of 35 additional blocks for special education students nationwide, we recommend that site selection prioritises accessibility via main roads and the inclusion of disabled-friendly facilities. We also hope the government will review the Supplementary Food Programme allocation as the number of students eligible has risen from 860,000 to 870,000, but the funds remain at RM870mil. The amount should be increased to reflect the growing number of beneficiaries. -National Union of the Teaching Profession of Malaysia (NUTP) secretary-general Fouzi Singon
