Business and education benefit from S-MM2H programme
Every parent wants the best for their children, especially when it comes to education as knowledge is wealth. Prior to their move to Sarawak, parents under the Sarawak Malaysia My Second Home (S-MM2H) programme would search for an education institution that could provide a comprehensive learning environment to their young children. This is where Tunku […]
Easier access to education information
BY NUR FARIHAN RAZALI MUKAH: Getting information about educational institutions for further studies has become easier for the current generation compared to the past, according to Tellian assemblyman Royston Valentine. He said that nowadays there are many activities and programmes, like the Education Expo held across the state, that provide students with opportunities to learn […]
Rural libraries can inculcate love for education
SPAOH: Rural longhouses should ideally set up their own mini libraries. In suggesting this, Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas pointed out that having libraries is now an important component in education. “Libraries could inculcate the reading habits among students from pre-schooling age and I am optimistic that this would go a long way […]
Encourage children in studies, YB tells veterans
SARATOK: Veterans have been urged to play an active role in seeing to the educational development of children in their areas. Kalaka assemblyman Mohamad Duri who made the call said the Malaysian Armed Forces Veterans Association (PVATM) suggested they work with other non-governmental organisations (NGOs) on this matter. “I hope that PVATM members can encourage children […]
RM2,100 donated to Destiny for Children
SIBU: Yartist Club and Junior Chamber International (JCI) Seduan managed to collect a total of RM2,100 through its charity fundraising event during theStage 3.0. The money, which came from from the sale of balloon flowers at the event, was donated to Destiny for Children Association (DFC). Destiny for Children is a place where stateless children […]
Polytechnic creates innovative education board game
KUCHING: Concerns over the provision of teaching aids to improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning have prompted three lecturers from Politeknik Kuching to develop Mikraj – the Israk Mikraj Education Board Game. The combination of ideas from Mohamad Faizal Ahmat, Mohamad Shahrin L Bari, and Wida Yanti Mohammad Zen Umar has led to an […]
Prioritise children’s education
KUCHING: Parents are advised to prioritise their children’s education so that they can have bright future ahead and at the same time help improve the family’s standard of living. Satok assemblyman Datuk Ibrahim Baki said the importance of education needs to be instilled in children from an early age so that they have a brighter […]
No more dilly-dallying, please
“The power of education extends beyond the development of skills we need for economic success. It can contribute to nation-building and reconciliation.” — Nelson Mandela. AN announcement by the Ministry of Education (MOE) that it will improve all aspects of education in Sarawak is certainly music to the ears. It is even more gratifying […]
International collab on education devt and research
KUCHING: Politeknik METrO Betong Sarawak (PMBS) and Politeknik Negeri Sambas (POLTESA), Kalimantan Indonesia have agreed to sign an international collaboration for the purpose of education development and research for the both institutions involved. A press release issued yesterday said that both parties concurred that this collaboration could become a solid platform in the implementation of […]
Educational devt agenda in Petra Jaya prioritised
KUCHING: The educational development agenda in Petra Jaya constituency is always prioritised to ensure the future generations are equipped with knowledge and skills. Petra Jaya incumbent MP Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said at both the parliamentary and state assembly level, educational development agenda is heavily emphasised as part of efforts in contributing to nation building. […]
