Transferring ‘sex-drugs’ teacher is not a deterrent

The Star
Friday October 8, 2010

Transferring ‘sex-drugs’ teacher is not a deterrent


I AM astounded by your report “Sex-drugs teacher who sold stimulants transferred to another school” (The Star, Oct 7).

Johor Education Department director Sufaat Tumin said the disciplinary teacher was transferred to another secondary school and “further action against the teacher depends on the severity of the offence”.

I find it hard to believe that the teacher was only transferred and not suspended for his alleged misconduct. Such practice also has been true with other government servants implicated in other wrongdoings.

If the Government is serious about improving the performance and conduct of public servants, punitive action must be taken instead of just transferring them to other locations.

They should at least be suspended until an inquiry is completed, and should be dismissed if they are found guilty.

A transfer, either before or after the inquiry, is not a deterrent and does not reflect the government’s seriousness in geting rid of the bad apples.

A. HASHIM,
Sungai Petani.