DALAT, May 23 2026: Women, Early Childhood and Community Well-being Development Minister Fatimah Abdullah emphasised that teachers in rural schools do not just play the role of educators; but they also serve as mentors, counselors, and community drivers ensuring the continuity of education in rural areas.
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Caption: Minister Fatimah Abdullah on arrival at SKJ Cina San San
She said rural teachers continue to demonstrate high commitment despite facing various logistical challenges and infrastructure constraints.
"Teachers in rural areas remain dedicated to serving despite facing logistical challenges.
"This includes a reliance on generator sets as well as limited infrastructure facilities," she said at the Teachers' Day and Raya-Gawai celebration at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (SJK) Cina San San yesterday.
According to her, rural schools desperately need stable leadership to ensure that educational management and delivery can be carried out more effectively.
Fatimah, who is a former teacher, noted that unique operational challenges, including staffing constraints and infrastructure limitations, make the continuity of school leadership a crucial aspect.
In relation to this, she also revealed that there is a school that has been operating for five years without a permanent headmaster.
"This situation highlights the importance of leadership continuity and strong administration in rural educational institutions, particularly in ensuring the school's direction can be planned more effectively.
"Throughout that vacancy period, the school had to rely on an acting headmaster to manage daily operations, a responsibility that demands high commitment," she added.
During the same event, she also approved the school's application for RM27,000 to upgrade its infrastructure and school activities.
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