NUTP denies supporting new student protection policy
Its president Aminuddin Awang says the union had chosen to prioritise direct negotiations with the education ministry before deciding on further action.
The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) disputes the education ministry's claim that it supported the implementation of the new student protection policy. President Aminuddin Awang stated that the union had attended a June session to voice objections to a directive requiring teachers to sign an undertaking form. The ministry used photos from the session to suggest NUTP's endorsement.
Awang emphasized that the June 22 presentation by the ministry's daily school management division covered several initiatives for student learning, safety, and welfare, not a special session solely about the policy. He clarified that attending the session did not equate to agreement, and they had already expressed disagreement about the undertaking requirement.
Despite assurances from Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek that the policy wouldn't burden teachers with sole responsibility for student safety, NUTP requested a follow-up meeting with the ministry to clarify. However, the ministry kept postponing the meeting, prompting NUTP to prioritize direct negotiations before considering further steps.
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