Elaun guru kanan perlu ikut beban tugas, bukan gred sekolah
Kesatuan gesa KPM dan JPA semak semula kelayakan elaun RM120 serta mempertimbangkan tempoh peralihan bagi 2,504 guru kanan yang terjejas.
The Malaysian Teachers' Union (KGMMB) emphasizes that awarding scholarships to Top Mathematics Teachers (GKMP) should be based on their responsibilities and duties, rather than their school grades. President Mohd Sobri Yusuf clarifies that a decrease in school grades should not diminish the accountability and commitment of GKMP in managing the curriculum and handling academic affairs.
Even though they lose the eligibility for the School Management Operational Scholarship (ETPS) amounting to RM120 per month, he states that the professional duties of GKMP must be performed regardless of the school grade category.
The Ministry of Education (KPM) and the Public Service Department (JPA) are urged to re-evaluate the ETPS payment mechanism so that GKMP performing the same functions and responsibilities are not provided with different services simply due to changes in school grades. KGMMB criticizes the announcement by KPM, stating that the scholarship for 2,504 GKMP from non-grade A secondary schools will be discontinued starting November after they no longer meet the criteria for the renewed high school ranking.
KPM explains that the Public Service System Administration Rules set eligibility for ETPS only for GKMP in grade A secondary schools. The ministry also expresses its hope that consideration for extending the eligibility to grade B GKMP will not be entertained.
KPM will adjust the refund of ETPS already received by the 2,504 affected teachers to avoid financial burden. Additionally, 1,356 GKMP from schools upgraded to grade A will receive scholarship payments starting in 2027. Sobri suggests an equitable mechanism for transition, including maintaining scholarship payments for a specific period for the affected teachers to prevent abrupt changes in their income.
He also urges for a more comprehensive evaluation of school grades, taking into account geographical factors, location, management challenges, student composition, and educational needs, in addition to opening a dialogue with the union for finding solutions.
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