NIBONG TEBAL: A teacher who went viral for allegedly having an affair with a married man has been relieved of her official duties until the investigation is completed, says Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek.
"The teacher has been relieved from teaching duties but continues her role as a public servant while the investigation proceeds. We have ensured the investigation progresses without interference. The teacher needs to be involved in the process," she said.
Fadhlina spoke during a press conference after officiating a scholarship ceremony for STPM students organised by Farm Fresh Berhad at SMK Tun Syed Sheh Barakbah in Jawi on Tuesday (May 27).
She said the woman has been relieved of her teaching duties.
"We have relocated her from the school to ensure the investigation proceeds smoothly without disruption.
We want to reassure the public that the ministry views such matters seriously, as they relate to the integrity, morals, and ethics of teachers,” said Fadhlina.
"Whether it is an official report or becomes viral, we take it seriously and investigate these matters."
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"We take full responsibility to ensure our teachers comply with the integrity and teaching ethics established by the ministry,” she added.
She emphasised the ministry's responsibility to uphold teachers' ethics and integrity.
"We will always remind our teachers about their behaviour, both inside and outside of school, as they represent the teaching profession and serve as role models in society," she said.
Recently, news about a recently divorced teacher and a man went viral after their WhatsApp exchanges were screenshot and posted on social media.
Video recordings of the man's wife confronting the teacher also went viral.
