MELAKA — The government has allocated RM9 million this year for a pilot initiative to send teachers abroad for leadership and artificial intelligence (AI) courses, aimed at improving Malaysia’s education standards, according to Education Ministry secretary-general Datuk Ruji Ubi.

This project focuses on enhancing teachers’ skills in leadership and AI to elevate the country’s education system. Ruji highlighted that Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed the importance of quality education, which goes beyond infrastructure and curriculum to include strong leadership skills among teachers.

Teachers selected for the program will undergo training in countries like Singapore and the United States, with courses lasting between one and three months. Ruji will soon meet with the Education director-general to identify eligible teachers from various education sectors for the program.