In Malaysia, our country Teachers’ Days are intended to be special days for the appreciation of teachers every 16 May.

It also knows as "Hari Guru" and this date was chosen because in the same month in 1956, the Federal Legislative Council of the Malay States had received several suggestions (documents) from the Education Committee regarding Teachers' Day as the base of education in Malaysia. The document, known as the Razak Report, has become the foundation of education in Malaysia ever since. Although it is not an official school holiday, celebrations are usually held on May 16, or earlier, if it falls on a Saturday or Sunday.

Berburu ke padang datar,
Dapat rusa patah kaki,
Berguru kepalang ajar,
Bagai bunga kembang tak jadi.

Darjatnya guru selepas bapa dan ibu,
Katanya dipatuh dirinya dihormat,
Jasa guru dikenang selalu,
Tetap subur dunia dan akhirat.