KUALA LUMPUR, Oct. 28 -- The Education Ministry will deploy over 10,000 new teachers nationwide next month as part of ongoing efforts to address shortages in public schools.

Deputy Education Minister Wong Kah Woh told the Dewan Rakyat today that 10,096 new recruits, comprising graduates from public universities and teacher training institutes, are part of broader placement exercises that began in September.

He said the ministry has been gradually placing new teachers from both the open market and the Bachelor's Degree in Teaching (PISMP) programme, bringing the total this year to 20,141.

"In addition, for the year 2025 the Education Service Commission (SPP) has also issued advertisements for the recruitment of Grade DG9 teachers for th...