GERIK, Sept 4 — The Education Ministry (MOE) consults a panel of experts to ensure facts in textbooks, including that for the History subject, are accurate, said Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh.
Wong said the content in textbooks results from consultations between the MOE and subject experts.
“The current subject content is solid, and as you know, we will be implementing a new curriculum for schools in 2027. The process of consultation on this input is ongoing.
“Everyone has their views, and they can submit them to MOE at any time. We are open to all feedback,” he told reporters after his official visit to SK Rancangan Penempatan Semula Banun today.
On Monday, the media reported that historians expressed dissatisfaction and frustration with History textbooks, which have not been updated despite numerous records and sources proving their inaccuracies.
On the teacher shortage issue, Wong said cooperation between the MOE and the Education Service Commission (SPP) is ongoing to address the need for more teachers, including through placements or recruitment by SPP.
He added that the shortage of teachers is one of the human resource issues MOE is taking seriously.
“Last year alone, we were allocated 20,000 teachers recruited by SPP and placed in their respective schools. We also expect a new placement from the PISMP (Bachelor of Teaching Degree) graduates to be completed by the end of this month or early October.
“This effort is carried out continuously, and we will ensure the issue of teachers (shortage) is resolved,” he said.
— Bernama
