WITH teachers among the most vulnerable to money troubles, financial literacy must be prioritised in schools, starting with educators, stakeholders urge.
Fouzi They are calling for more targeted programmes to help teachers not only manage their debt, but also improve their financial literacy, so they are better equipped to educate the younger generation.
National Union of the Teaching Profession secretary-general Fouzi Singon said many teachers are under severe financial stress and have reached a point where they feel they have no viable way forward.
“Structured support is therefore crucial in helping them regain financial stability, rebuild their confidence, and remain focused on their primary responsibility of educating the nation’s future generation,” he told StarEdu.
The issue of Malaysians falling into bankruptcy has sparked concern in recent months.
Data from the Malaysian Insolvency Department reveals that Selangor records the highest incidence of bankruptcy among civil servants, with teachers identified as a partic
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