Cikgu Din gets temporary transfer to be with wife battling cancer

The Education Ministry will grant Izzuddin Izhar, a teacher in Sarawak, temporary placement at a Kelantan school so he can be with his wife who is battling stage four cancer.

Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said discussions between Izzuddin, also known as Cikgu Din, the Sarawak and Kelantan Education Departments, and the ministry have progressed smoothly.

“We will manage Cikgu Din’s situation with the utmost care. Insya-Allah, this temporary placement order will allow him to be with his wife during this challenging time.

“Let us pray for Cikgu Din to be given strength and patience, and for his wife’s recovery,” she said.

Fadhlina was speaking to reporters after officiating a Madani Education Carnival at Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Bakap, Penang, today.

Cikgu Din’s plight went viral on social media platforms after a friend of the couple posted his story on Facebook and X on Wednesday (Oct 23).

The friend also claimed that the teacher received a crude response from a superior when he submitted his letter to appeal for a transfer.

On Thursday (Oct 24), the Education Ministry announced that it had taken immediate action to assist Cikgu Din by granting him leave to be with his wife.

Additionally, Fadhlina refuted claims that the government only acted after the issue went viral, asserting that discussions and alternative measures were already being carried out.

She stressed that her ministry would give full attention to all issues, taking into account the relevant circumstances. She also expressed her appreciation to the public for their empathy towards Cikgu Din’s situation.

- Bernama

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