Truant teacher: Ministry’s dealing with complaints not ineffective

A Sabah education officer defended the education ministry’s action in addressing the teacher truancy issue at SMK Taun Gusi, Kota Belud.

Sabah Education Department’s school management chief assistant director Muarifin Sufianto Mohchoeri told the Kota Kinabalu High Court yesterday that English teacher Mohd Jainal's absenteeism was indeed discussed.

This was done during the...