Student and subject teacher attitude factors contributing to truancy among students: a case study

School truancy is one of the issues currently being discussed within society. This study is a case study conducted at a daily secondary school in the Kuala Muda District, Sungai Petani, Kedah. It explores the influence of student’s and subject teacher’s attitudes as contributing factors to truancy at SMK Sungai Pasir Kechil, Sungai Petani, Kedah. The study involved 35 out of 100 Form Five students who were enrolled in the Economics subject for the year 2025. A quantitative research method was employed in this study. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, specifically mean scores, with the assistance of E-Views software Version 20.00. The findings revealed that the overall mean score for student attitude factors was at a moderate level (mean = 3.58), while the mean score for teacher-related factors was high (mean = 4.25). Furthermore, the role of subject teachers in contributing to truancy also showed a high mean score of 3.73. Additionally, the findings indicated that teachers did not utilise teaching aids (ABM) and instructional materials (BBM) in line with 21st Century Education (PAK-21), with a high mean score of 4.45. This suggests that teacher-related factors significantly impact school truancy. In conclusion, both parents and teachers must work together to address and reduce truancy among students.