MR IDHAM JANTAN: '"It has been 10 years since I first registered with the Ministry of Education as a relief teacher at Government schools.

"When the Asian financial crisis struck then, I remember my salary being cut by about 15 per cent.

"Since then, salaries of civil servants have risen whereas I have yet to see any increase in my pay as a relief teacher.

"I appeal to the Ministry of Education to review the pay of relief teachers.

"Ten years without a salary review is a very long time.

"Relief teachers also play a crucial role in meeting Singapore's aspirations in education."

This article was first published in The Straits Times on Oct 11, 2008.

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