SANDAKAN: The Education Ministry and Sabah Education Department have been asked to review the post of science laboratory assistant, which have not been upgraded, to cater to the needs of schools in the state.Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Service (Cuepacs) president Omar Osman said the current post was not equivalent to schools in the state which have been mostly upgraded to smart schools.
He said of the 500 science laboratory assistants statewide, only three held the C22 grade while the rest were C17.
“We are trailing behind compared to others in the peninsula where over 30 people hold the C26 post,” he told reporters after launching the Sabah Science Laboratory Assistants Union here yesterday.
Omar said he would discuss the matter with the ministry and department to find a suitable solution.
He said another problem faced by state laboratory assistants was that some were still on temporary or contract appointment although they had served for over 20 years.
He added that it was best for these individuals to be absorbed into a permanent position based on their performance. — Bernama