MOE Releases New Guide For Teachers That Includes What Not To Wear & Post On Social Media
The Education Ministry has reminded teachers to keep it professional.
By Sadho Ram — 03 Jun 2025, 03:36 PM
The Education Ministry (MOE) has issued a fresh reminder to all teachers across the country to maintain professionalism in how they dress and conduct themselves on social media
In a circular dated 30 May 2025, addressed to all state education directors, the ministry called on teachers to uphold the dignity of the teaching profession both offline and online. This is in line with existing guidelines under the Public Service Human Resource Circular (MyPPSM), and a professional circular issued last year.
Here's a breakdown of what the new circular says:
Dress code: Modest, neat, and appropriate
Teachers are expected to:
- Dress modestly and neatly, in a way that reflects good moral values, strong work ethics, and the integrity of the teaching profession.
- Avoid eye-catching or revealing clothing, including tight outfits, sheer or transparent clothing, or anything that exposes body shape or undergarments.
Social media use: Professional, responsible, and ethical
Teachers are also reminded to be mindful of their behaviour on social media. The guidelines state clearly that teachers must:
- Use social media professionally and ethically
- Not upload inappropriate or offensive posts, photos, or videos that may tarnish the image of themselves, their school, District Education Offices (PPD), State Education Departments (JPN), and the MOE as a whole.
- Avoid sharing provocative or false content, especially those that touch on the royal institution, religion or race (commonly referred to as 3R issues), politics, and internal matters of the ministry.
The ministry said the reminder is meant to reinforce public confidence in the integrity and credibility of Malaysia's education system
Teachers are being urged to maintain proper conduct, not only while on duty but also in public and digital spaces.
School administrators and education officers have been instructed to ensure the contents of the circular are enforced across all levels, from schools to district and state departments.
