BUTTERWORTH: The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) is urging the government to reinstate the 300-litre Budi95 subsidised petrol quota for teachers.
NUTP president Aminuddin Awang said this was because teachers usually used their own vehicles to ferry students for co-curricular activities.
“On a daily basis, teachers use their own vehicles and subsidised petrol quota to drive students to various school-related co-curricular activities, whether at inter-district or national level.
“We hope the government takes this into consideration in conjunction with Teachers Day,” he said after an NUTP appreciation ceremony for teachers held at the Al-Ansar hall in Seberang Jaya, yesterday.
The government had earlier announced that the Budi95 targeted RON95 petrol subsidy limit was lowered from 300 litres to 200 litres per month, effective April 1 this year.
Aminuddin said NUTP also hoped that the government would enact a Teachers Protection Act to ensure educators receive adequate legal protection while carrying out their duties.
“Teachers these days are not only expected to educate and discipline students but they also face various challenges, such as legal action from parents over efforts to educate and discipline students.
“In conjunction with this year’s Teachers Day, we hope the government will consider enacting a specific law to protect teachers,” he said.
He also said NUTP joined the UNI-Malaysia Labour Centre (UNI-MLC) in April 2026.
“Its (UNI-MLC) establishment is aimed at strengthening the voice of Malaysian workers at national and international levels and fighting for the rights, welfare and well-being of all workers,” he said.
Aminuddin said the challenges faced by educators require a more united, progressive and competitive trade union movement.
“Cross-sectoral cooperation through platforms such as UNI-MLC strengthens solidarity between workers and ensures that the voice of workers continues to be defended consistently and effectively,” he said.
On Teacher’s Day 2026, Aminuddin expressed appreciation to over 400,000 teachers nationwide who continue to serve with dedication, patience and sincerity in shaping the future generations of Malaysia.
“Teachers are not just conveyors of knowledge, but value builders, creators of hope and the main driving force in the development of the nation via education.
