King, Queen Extend Teachers' Day Greetings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Their Majesties Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah, King and Queen of Malaysia, today extended Teachers’ Day greetings to all educators in the country in appreciation of their contributions and sacrifices in educating the nation’s children.

In a post on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page, Their Majesties also expressed appreciation to teachers, who serve as a vital pillar in shaping knowledgeable, well-mannered and competitive generations for the nation’s future.

“Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah express their appreciation for the sacrifices, patience and dedication of teachers in imparting knowledge and instilling noble values in the younger generation,” the post said.

Their Majesties also expressed hope that the welfare of educators will continue to be strengthened to ensure the teaching profession remains respected and capable of producing outstanding Malaysians.

This year’s Teachers’ Day celebration carries the theme ‘Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara’.

-- BERNAMA