Minister of Education, Higher Education and Skills Development Dr. Ismail Shafeeu has revealed that over 100 teachers had been facing warnings and suspensions at the time when this administration came to office. He assured that the government has now brought an end to such practices. 

Speaking at last night's Ahaa Forum, broadcast by State TV PSM in collaboration with the President's Office, a teacher questioned what this administration has done for their profession. In response, Minister Shafeeu said that teachers had been working in an environment of fear when the administration had come to office. However, this threat has been eradicated over the administration's past three years in office, and no action of any kind has been taken against a teacher in this duration, the minister asserted. 

"We have established an environment where teachers can work free from fear, intimidation or influence. When we came to office, there were complaints from various teachers, I won't state a number, but over 100 teachers were facing warnings and suspensions, and there was a culture of fear. That is no longer there," the minister responded. 

The incumbent government aims to appreciate the valuable work of teachers, and establish an environment of appreciation as opposed to fear in schools, the minister said. 

Teachers now have the freedom to criticize government policies, the minister said, assuring that no action will be taken against any employees for criticism of the government. 

"Now there is no fear or threat for any teacher. Even if they criticize the government itself, we will advise them, we have not taken any action against any teachers. The Education Ministry no longer has a culture of threatening, intimidating, or discriminating against teachers. We treat citizens with kindness and care," the minister said. 

Minister Shafeeu asserted that the government prioritizes ensuring a safe, peaceful, and psychologically positive environment for teachers to work in, where job security is also assured.