TEACHER'S DAY 2011

May 16 is a special date for the appreciation of teachers in Malaysia.This date was chosen because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed The Razak Report, one of four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia. The document, known as The Razak Report after Tun Abdul Razak who was Education Minister at the time, became the basis of education in Malaysia ever since. Although it is not an official school holiday, celebrations are usually held on May 16, or earlier, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Teachers sing the 'Malaysian Teacher' song at assembly of Teacher's Day, Bera, Pahang, May 16, 2011. May 16 is a special date for the appreciation of teachers in Malaysia.This date was chosen because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed The Razak Report, one of four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia.

The teacher's representative gives a speech at assembly of Teacher's Day, Bera, Pahang, May 16, 2011. May 16 is a special date for the appreciation of teachers in Malaysia.This date was chosen because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed The Razak Report, one of four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia.

A student takes a glance between teachers at assembly of Teacher's Day, Bera, Pahang, May 16, 2011. May 16 is a special date for the appreciation of teachers in Malaysia.This date was chosen because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed The Razak Report, one of four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia.

A teacher pours fish into an aquarium, symbolizing the officialize of Teacher's Day, Bera, Pahang, May 16, 2011. May 16 is a special date for the appreciation of teachers in Malaysia.This date was chosen because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed The Razak Report, one of four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia.

A teacher gives a student piece of cake at the Teacher's Day ceremony, Bera, Pahang, May 16 2011. May 16 is a special date for the appreciation of teachers in Malaysia.This date was chosen because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed The Razak Report, one of four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia.

A group of teacher poses at the school Teacher's Day celebration, Bera, Pahang, May 16, 2011. May 16 is a special date for the appreciation of teachers in Malaysia.This date was chosen because on the same day in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Federation of Malaya endorsed The Razak Report, one of four reports of the Education Committee regarding education in Malaysia.