KUALA LUMPUR: A mathematics teacher who went viral several years ago for criticising the country's education system has retired early.
Mohd Fadli Mohamed Salleh took to Facebook to announce his early retirement from the teaching profession yesterday (Feb 6).
He also posted photos of a farewell event at SK (1) Gombak.
"And finally, the date has arrived. Allow me please to withdraw and to step back. Thank you and sorry for everything," he said.
In the same posting, Fadli, who is a community activist said he had been a teacher for 18 years since beginning his teaching career on Jan 3, 2006.
"There is a lot that I want to write, but I do not know where to start. Let me just keep it to myself.
"Everything that starts will definitely end. Thank you all for the beautiful memories throughout our time together. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Allow me to withraw," he said.
Known as Cikgu Fadli, he is among the outspoken members in the teaching profession who pointed out weaknesses in the school syllabus
In October 2022, Fadhli went viral for talking about weaknesses in the school syllabus, including in primary school modules for mathematics.
He had also voiced concerns regarding the heavy weight of school bags that students had to carry, among other things.
The issue caught the attention of then Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.
His online criticism led to him being questioned by the Education Services Disciplinary Board, which later decided that he did not commit any wrongdoing.
