The government’s announcement two weeks ago that the Ministry of Education Malaysia Training Management System (SPLKPM) would be abolished to reduce teachers’ workload was of little comfort to Leah, 45. The SPLKPM was an online platform, which required teachers to record their participation in training programmes, such as workshops and seminars, and accumulate the required credits. The abolition of SPLKPM is a relief for many teachers,” said the 55-year-old. National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) secretary-general Fouzi Singon, when contacted, said the Education Ministry should reduce non-teaching administrative burdens and the non-core administrative tasks. “Weak or inefficient systems continue to contribute to emotional stress among teachers and must be addressed.”Sabah Teacher’s Union president Shahril Liwangsah acknowledged that there were teachers who refused to go for courses as stated under the SPLKPM.

Source: The Star January 03, 2026 05:26 UTC