WITH teachers among the most vulnerable to money troubles, financial literacy must be prioritised in schools, starting with educators, stakeholders urge.
They are calling for more targeted programmes to help teachers not only manage their debt, but also improve their financial literacy, so they are better equipped to educate the younger generation.
National Union of the Teaching Profession secretary-general Fouzi Singon said many teachers are under severe financial stress and have reached a point where they feel they have no viable way forward.
“Structured support is therefore crucial in helping them regain financial stability, rebuild their…