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Daily Mail
a day ago
- General
- Daily Mail
I'm a former teacher and these are the three gifts to avoid giving at the end of the year - and the one I kept my entire career
As the school year draws to a close, grateful parents across the country are scrambling to pick the perfect thank-you gift for their child's teacher. Many will gift flowers and chocolates to their children's class teacher as a thank you for their hard work - but certain gifts should be avoided, according to one former teacher. Damon Culbert, who worked in a primary school for years, told Femail small, meaningful gifts are the best way to go to make a teacher feel 'appreciated, and even encourage them to stay another year'. 'My favourite gift wasn't expensive; it was a short video from one of my pupils saying thank you. I still have it today,' Damon, who According to him, the best gifts are personal. A heartfelt note or a small item that shows the teacher was really seen can make a big impact. 'A personalised gift from the whole class could cost as little as 30p per parent, and it's something the teacher will treasure forever.' Despite good intentions, some gifts miss the mark - including alcohol. 'While it might seem like a safe, grown-up gift, alcohol can actually be a bit of a gamble,' he said. 'Not every teacher drinks, and with the rise of sober-curiosity, many are cutting back or avoiding it altogether. 'Unless you know for sure that your child's teacher enjoys a particular drink (and you've seen them enjoy it), it's probably best to steer clear. 'For some, it can feel a bit inappropriate, especially in a professional setting. 'More often than not, bottles end up re-gifted or collecting dust in a cupboard. A thoughtful alternative will always go down better.' He added that food gifts can also be risky. 'Between allergies, dietary preferences, and the sheer volume of sweet treats teachers receive at the end of term, a food gift will often go uneaten. 'Unless your child knows a teacher's favourite snack or brand, it's unlikely to land in a meaningful way. 'It's not that we don't appreciate the gesture, but a personal touch will always stand out more than a generic box of chocolates. 'Something like a cookbook or a jar of homemade jam can feel far more thoughtful.' Finally, children should avoid gifting any expensive brands. 'I completely understand that parents want to show how much they appreciate their child's teacher, but expensive items from luxury brands can sometimes have the opposite effect,' Damon said. 'They can make teachers feel awkward, or even guilty, especially if they know other families may be struggling financially. 'A gift that costs a tenth of the price but shows genuine thought or a personal connection will have ten times the impact. 'Gifts like a class-made memory jar or a framed thank-you note are far more meaningful and far more likely to be kept.'
Malay Mail
a day ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
Fahmi: Tune in to PM's special announcement tomorrow at 10.30am
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 — Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil today said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will make his anticipated major announcement tomorrow morning. 'The Prime Minister will make an announcement of appreciation for all Malaysians at 10.30am on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Stay tuned,' he wrote on Facebook. Yesterday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said his anticipated major announcement, which he described as an 'extraordinary tribute' to Malaysians, has been delayed. He said more time is needed to finalise the matter following the recent unity government retreat in Port Dickson. Anwar said last week the Finance Ministry is currently refining proposals that can be announced immediately to ease the burden on the people and address current issues. According to the Prime Minister, the government is currently looking for the best approach to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, given that existing expenditure on assistance such as the Rahmah Cash Contribution (STR) and civil servant salary increases has reached billions of ringgit. On July 14, Anwar hinted at the matter through a post on Facebook with a poster reading 'Coming Soon', along with the message: 'An Extraordinary Appreciation for Malaysians. With Malaysiaku.' The post caught the attention of Malaysians online who generally expressed excitement and anticipation for the announcement which is expected to provide comprehensive benefits to the people.
Free Malaysia Today
4 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
‘Extraordinary' initiative for M'sians to be announced next week, says PM
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said the initiative is expected to help ease the burden of the people. PETALING JAYA : Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has hinted that an 'extraordinary' gesture of appreciation for the people will be announced next week. Anwar, who is also finance minister, said the ministry is currently fine-tuning proposals that can be implemented quickly to ease the burden of the people. 'Every week, the ministry reviews possible measures the prime minister can announce to help resolve the people's problems. 'If not on Monday, then Tuesday … give us another two or three days to finalise things. I'll announce it soon. Pray for the best, insya-Allah,' he said at an event at the Universiti Teknologi Mara campus in Penang today, Bernama reported. Anwar said the government is exploring the best way to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, noting that expenditure for aid programmes such as the Subangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and the increase in civil servant salaries amounts to billions of ringgit. The prime minister had hinted at the upcoming announcement in a Facebook post on July 14, featuring a poster with the words 'Coming soon' and the message: 'An extraordinary gesture of appreciation for Malaysians.' The post caught the attention of many netizens, most of whom expressed excitement over the anticipated announcement, expected to bring widespread benefits.
Malay Mail
4 days ago
- Business
- Malay Mail
‘Pray for good news': Anwar says major announcement to tackle rising living costs coming Tuesday, if not Monday
PERMATANG PAUH, 19 July — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has hinted at a major gesture of appreciation for the people, expected to be announced next week. Bernama quoted him saying the Ministry of Finance is currently refining proposals that can be announced promptly to ease the burden on the public while addressing current issues. 'Every week, the Finance Ministry team reviews measures that the Prime Minister can announce at short notice to help tackle the people's problems. 'If not Monday, then Tuesday… give it another two or three days to finalise. I'll announce it soon. Pray for good news, God willing,' he said during the launch of the Bumiputera Master Plan, Tunas MADANI, and the JKPSB Housing Project at the Dewan Besar, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) Penang branch, here today. Anwar said the government is seeking the best approach to balance the rising cost of living with the country's fiscal capacity, noting that existing commitments such as the Rahmah Cash Aid (STR) and public sector salary hikes already amount to billions of ringgit. On 14 July, the Prime Minister hinted at the matter in a Facebook post, uploading a poster titled 'COMING SOON' with the message: 'An Extraordinary Token of Appreciation for the People of Malaysia. Together with My Malaysia.' The post drew significant attention from netizens, many of whom expressed excitement over the anticipated announcement, which is expected to bring broad benefits to the public.
Malay Mail
15-07-2025
- Business
- Malay Mail
‘It's a surprise': Govt chief secretary says Anwar's secret announcement will bring joy to Malaysians, civil servants
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 — Chief Secretary to the Government Tan Sri Shamsul Azri Abu Bakar today said that the upcoming announcement by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is expected to bring joy to Malaysians, including civil servants. According to a report in Harian Metro, Shamsul declined to elaborate further, saying the initiative was a 'surprise' and fully under wraps. 'If it's for the public, they'll be happy. If it's for civil servants, they'll be happy too, Allah willing,' he was quoted as saying. Yesterday, Anwar hinted on Facebook that a special 'appreciation' for the people would be announced soon. The post included the slogan 'Bersama Malaysiaku' (with my Malaysia). No official date for the announcement has been shared.
