THE Education Ministry (MOE) has identified six core subjects in need of more teachers, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

Deputy Education Minister Lim Hui Ying said the subjects are Bahasa Melayu, English, Islamic studies, design and technology, visual arts, and history.

“We are aware there is a shortage of teachers. As I said earlier, MOE has recruited 22,327 teachers through the one-off and subject cluster methods from 2021 to January 2023.

“However, we have plans to recruit teachers from April to June. We will recruit teachers from outside universities,” she said in reply to a question from Ahmad Tarmizi Sulaiman (Sik-PN).

Lim said the recruitment of teachers depends on vacancies and the current needs of subject options.

Replying to a supplementary question from Vivian Wong Shir Yee (Sandakan-PH) on the fate of graduates who failed the Education Service Commission interview, Lim said they could reapply through mySPP six months after the results are posted on the official SPP portal.

Unsuccessful candidates can continue to apply until they reach the age of 45. – Bernama, March 30, 2023.