A former SMK Taun Gusi teacher described the absentee teacher case at the school as the worst scandal of her career, as it was protected by those in power.

Nurhaizah Ejab said since becoming a teacher, the issue of English teacher Mohd Jainal Jamrin, who a former student sued for allegedly failing to teach English eight years ago, was the first and worst scandal she encountered.

“It was the worst because it involved...