This paper intends to investigate the Secondary school Islamic Studies teachers' motivational level and factors that regulate it. The relationship between multiple motivational factors which form the 'Hygiene' factors of the Herzberg Two-Factor Theory and their motivational level is analyzed. A modified version of The Teacher's Motivation and Job Satisfaction Survey is employed in 173 respondents in this quantitative study. It is observed that the Secondary school Islamic education teachers' motivational level remains high (min = 4.40). It is also discovered that there is a moderate correlation between the Secondary school Islamic education teachers' motivational level and the motivational factors (r = 0.345). 'Hygiene' or extrinsic factors such as the workplace condition, relationship between coworkers, leadership, remuneration, and job security have been found to significantly affect these educators' motivational levels. It is believed that this study provides significant insights into the Malaysian education system for various stakeholders, particularly in enhancing the motivation of the teachers while elevating their professionalism.
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