IPOH: The Education Ministry on Saturday (May 16) announced 12 initiatives to empower and strengthen the role of teachers in conjunction with the 55th national-level Teachers' Day celebration this year. Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek (pic) said the Google Certified Educator (GCE) Level 1 and Level 2 certification courses would continue to be offered free of charge to all teachers to support their professional development in digital literacy.