Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof highlights the evolving role of teachers beyond classroom education and emphasizes the importance of nurturing future leaders with strong character. The 2026 Teachers Day celebration, themed 'Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara', highlights the significance of teachers in shaping the nation and driving progress.
The government remains committed to elevating the teaching profession and ensuring educators receive the necessary support in carrying out their responsibility to educate the Madani generation.
In a Facebook post marking Teachers Day 2026 on Saturday (May 16), the Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, said the role of teachers has evolved and now goes far beyond their core duty as classroom educators. Teachers are not only classroom educators, but also exemplary figures who shape the nation's future and serve as key drivers of national progress.
He quoted former South African President Nelson Mandela's words that education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world. The government aims to nurture Malaysian children who not only excel academically, but also possess strong character, a sense of patriotism and high competitiveness for a prosperous Malaysia.
He expressed his deepest appreciation and gratitude to all teachers in Malaysia for their service, sacrifices and unwavering commitment to shaping the future of the nation's children and the country
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