Education Minister Dr Ismail Shafeeu has said that teachers will not face any action for criticising the government.
Speaking at the "Ahaa" forum in Sultan Park on Sunday night, the minister noted that when the current administration took office, teachers had received warnings and suspension orders linked to various matters, creating a climate of fear. More than 100 such complaints reached the ministry.
He gave an assurance that no teacher, even one who criticises the government, will face any action now. "No teacher has been and will not be subjected to any action, even if they criticise the government," he said.
The minister added that intimidation and injustice towards teachers will not occur in the Education Ministry, and that good outcomes can only come from ending such an atmosphere.
The remarks address longstanding concerns among educators about political interference in their work.
