KOTA KINABALU, Feb. 4 -- Sabah's prolonged shortage of teachers in Chinese National-Type Primary Schools (SJKC) requires urgent attention, said State Minister of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation, Datuk James Ratib.

He noted that the shortage is affecting both the quality of teaching and the daily operations of schools, and stressed the importance of placing trained local teachers so they can continue serving in the State.

"The issue of teacher shortages in SJKC must be addressed through a practical and integrated approach to ensure that education in Sabah remains high-quality and inclusive," he said.

James made the remarks following a courtesy call by a delegation from the Sabah Chinese Primary School Boards Association (S...