KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — The National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) is requesting the government to establish a permanent member quota for the union in the National Labour Advisory Council (NLAC).
NUTP secretary-general Fouzi Singon said NLAC is a body established by the government to enable the Human Resources Minister to obtain advice, views or agreement on matters related to labour and human resources in Malaysia.
He said NUTP also supports the government's move to implement reforms in the public service as stated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on September 2 to ensure that the quality of public services can be improved and stay relevant to current needs.
"At the same time, NUTP hopes that the upcoming reforms will not reduce the existing benefits in the teaching profession, especially the time-based promotion path for teachers," Fouzi said in a statement.
In the meantime, the NUTP is excited and thanked Human Resources Minister Steven Sim for choosing NUTP in the schedule to meet with trade union leaders, recently.
He said the visit clearly showed the seriousness and commitment of the Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) to raise the dignity of workers in Malaysia.
"This visit gives great hope to the union in uplifting and defending the plight of workers in this country," Fouzi said, adding that the visit was a catalyst for closer cooperation between the trade union and MOHR.
The NUTP will continue to support MOHR's idealism and direction and is ready to cooperate more closely to make the fight for welfare, skills and success a reality.
It is also appreciated of the government for announcing a salary adjustment of 15 per cent to civil servants in the executive group as well as the management and professional group.
"This proves that the Madani government is very concerned about the cost of living issues faced by civil servants," he said.
— Bernama
