Education Ministry Grants Leave to Teacher Battling to Be with Ailing Wife
Ministry Shows Concern for Cikgu Din’s Situation
The Education Ministry (MOE) has taken immediate action to provide assistance to a teacher, Izzuddin Izhar, also known as Cikgu Din, whose wife is battling cancer. In a statement released on October 24, the ministry announced that it has granted Cikgu Din leave to be with his wife, who is undergoing treatment.
The Power of Social Media
Cikgu Din’s story went viral on social media after Facebook user Harima Abd Rahman shared his plight, highlighting the challenges he faced in getting a transfer to be with his ailing wife. Harima’s Facebook post has since garnered over 2,000 comments and 34,000 shares, sparking a wave of public sympathy and support for Cikgu Din.
The Struggle to Get a Transfer
Cikgu Din, a teacher in Kanowit, Sarawak, has been commuting to Kelantan to visit his wife every two weeks, despite the long distance and tiring journey. He had previously attempted to get a transfer to be with his wife, but his request was rejected due to his insufficient length of service. The cruel remark from a higher-up that "it’s your wife who’s sick. You’re not sick. You can still work" only added to his frustration.
The Ministry’s Response
The MOE has acknowledged the public concern for Cikgu Din’s situation and has taken swift action to provide assistance. In addition to granting him leave, the ministry will be holding a meeting with him to discuss his welfare and other related matters.
A Shining Example of the Power of Community
Cikgu Din’s story serves as a testament to the impact of social media in raising awareness and driving positive change. The outpouring of support and sympathy from strangers online has brought attention to the plight of this dedicated teacher and his ailing wife, highlighting the importance of compassion and understanding.
FAQs
- What is Cikgu Din’s current situation?
Cikgu Din is a teacher battling to be with his ailing wife, who is currently undergoing treatment in Kelantan. - How did his story go viral?
A Facebook post by Harima Abd Rahman shared Cikgu Din’s story, garnering over 2,000 comments and 34,000 shares, sparking public sympathy and support. - What is the Education Ministry’s response?
The MOE has granted Cikgu Din leave to be with his wife and will be holding a meeting with him to discuss his welfare and other related matters.