His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja Zarith Sofiah extended Teachers' Day greetings on May 16, 2026, expressing deep appreciation for teachers' contributions, sacrifices, and dedication in educating Malaysia's youth [1, 2, 3]. They described teachers as a vital backbone in shaping knowledgeable, moral, well-mannered, and competitive future generations crucial for the nation’s progress [1, 2, 3].
“Sultan Ibrahim and Raja Zarith Sofiah convey their appreciation for the sacrifices, patience and dedication of teachers in imparting knowledge and instilling noble values in our children,” they said [1]. The royal couple also expressed hope that the welfare and wellbeing of educators would continue to improve to preserve respect for the teaching profession and produce outstanding Malaysians [1, 2, 3].
The theme of the 2026 Teachers’ Day celebration is ‘Guru Bitara, Nadi Negara’ [1, 2].
In addition to the King and Queen, the Sultan of Pahang and Tengku Ampuan of Pahang also issued Teachers’ Day greetings, highlighting teachers’ role in producing knowledgeable, virtuous, and patriotic generations [1].
On the evening of May 15, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah and Raja Permaisuri of Perak attended a Teachers' Day dinner alongside other royals, Perak Menteri Besar Saarani Mohamad, and Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek [1]. Minister Fadhlina praised Perak’s legacy as a centre for knowledge and educational excellence during the event [1].
The King and Queen posted their Teachers’ Day greetings on their official royal Facebook pages on May 16, reaching a wide audience [1, 2, 3].
