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National Teachers’ Day: Hopes and Hurdles

Chan Soon Seng, CEO , Teach For Malaysia

16-May-25 08:30

National Teachers’ Day: Hopes and Hurdles

As Malaysia gears up for a meaningful National Teachers’ Day celebration in Sarawak, the spotlight is on educators as key agents of reform. With new initiatives, digital upskilling efforts, and ongoing classroom challenges in focus, we speak to Chan Soon Seng, CEO of Teach For Malaysia, about what these changes mean for teachers on the ground.

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Produced by: Aghilen Sankar, Rie Kajiya, Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Keith Kam, Aisalli Ayub


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