Kuala Lumpur: The provision of MADANI Book Vouchers to more than 400,000 teachers this year, as announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, reflects the government’s concern for educators, while also aiding them in the teaching and learning (PdP) process.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, Muhammad Ashraf Ahmad, an English teacher at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Alang Iskandar, Perak, expressed relief at the initiative, stating it alleviates the financial burden he faced when purchasing learning materials with his own money. “I plan to use this voucher to buy reference and additional exercise books that can be lent to students, because when this initiative is implemented, the spirit of teaching becomes stronger,” he shared.
Another teacher, Tengku Flora Tengku Kamarul Zaman, expressed her gratitude towards the initiative, describing it as a form of government appreciation for educators’ roles in shaping the nation’s future. As a MUET teacher at the Form Six Centre (PTE) of SMK Taman Selayang, she hopes for continued diversification of aid initiatives for teachers to enhance their psychosocial support towards students. “I hope the government continues to provide consistent support, not only in the form of vouchers but also through improved infrastructure and ongoing training, for the progress and development of a quality future generation,” she added.
Rabiatul Nur Athirah Ramli, a religious education teacher from SMK Rahmat, Melaka, emphasized the significance of the vouchers as both an honor and a motivation for teachers. She intends to use part of the voucher to purchase workbooks or additional reading materials for students, especially those who are less privileged.
The Prime Minister’s announcement of the voucher distribution during the Kuala Lumpur International Book Fair (PBAKL) 2025 was also welcomed by students of Institutions of Higher Learning (IPT). Wan Alani Nizam, a student from the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, noted that the initiative helps ease her financial burden when purchasing academic materials. She suggested that the categories of redeemable books be set to ensure prudent use of the vouchers.
Abu Hanifah Mohamad Hanapi, from the Faculty of Sustainable Arts and Creative Industry at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI), expressed hope for a wider variety of educational books under the voucher program for easier access. Last year, IPT students received MADANI Book Vouchers worth RM100.