KUALA LUMPUR: An average of 5,000 teachers opt for early retirement every year since 2022, with the majority citing lack of interest towards the profession as a reason, the Dewan Rakyat was told.
Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh said 5,306 early retirement applications were approved in 2022, followed by 6,394 in 2023, 5,082 last year and 2,397 up till May this year.
