Poetic justice
Excellence is not a skill, it’s an attitude. – Vince Lombardi, American football coach Pursuit of Excellence Travails Is Comforting (POETIC) justice is the ethos of finding, attaining, and living in contentment. This virtue is hardly inculcated and cultivated during formative years. A decomposing education system drills the unnecessary into our souls. That which should […]
Student development through teamwork
BINTULU: Cooperation among various parties in shaping students is crucial for empowering the country’s education system. SMK Kemena principal Nasirin Adenan said that parents, alongside teachers, are fundamental in ensuring students excel academically, in co-curricular activities, and in developing strong personalities and leadership skills. “This partnership is vital for smooth educational operations,” Nasirin said when […]
Set up foundation to beef up education system in states
SUBANG JAYA: The Ministry of Education (MoE) through its involvement with Yayasan-Yayasan Negeri SeMalaysia today set up a Secretariat for the Foundation to beef up the education system in states. Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the secretariat would function as a coordinator for several programmes related to enhancing the education system in states which are facing […]
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 […]
A labour problem – changing the labour laws
Employee engagement is the emotional commitment the employee has to the organisation and its goals. – Kevin Kruse, American historian Last week, I wrote about changing the education system to encourage apprenticeship amongst industries as an option to a university degree. I argued that this not only is free for the students, but that it […]
Association calls on Premier
KUCHING: Sarawak Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg received a courtesy visit from Persatuan Aspirasi Guru Sarawak at his office in the State Legislative Assembly (DUN) on Friday. “This visit is to introduce the establishment of Persatuan Aspirasi Guru Sarawak, which consists of teachers from all over Sarawak. “They have established a platform […]
A labour problem – changing the education system
Learning without thought is labor lost; thought without learning is perilous. – Confucius, Chinese philosopher The phenomenon which employers are facing these days with staffing has its root causes in four anchors. An education system that does not teach what is necessary to be a productive employee – in both substance of matter and personality […]
Tiong: Teach children right from wrong
BINTULU: Education and knowledge are undeniably very important in this era of globalisation. Bintulu MP Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing said teachers therefore have a great responsibility in instilling good values in children, to help them distinguish right from wrong so that they are always on the right track. “In addition, I encourage all parties […]
Learning Kingdom Education offers unique, interesting teaching environment
KUALA LUMPUR: The Learning Kingdom Education, the first educational institution in Malaysia to adopt the Finnish education system believes that a good education should inspire children to learn joyfully. Its founder, Dr Lee Eng Wah said a good learning environment and rich curriculum can encourage children to learn actively. “Therefore, every kindergarten under the group’s […]
Senator to take up Indian issues with Putrajaya
KUCHING: Issues facing the Indian community in Sarawak will be given due attention, said Senator Saraswathy Kandasami. She said, among others, she had learnt of matters concerning education and residency status from Indian association leaders during her official work visit here on Saturday (Mar 25). “As far as the Indian community in Sarawak is concerned, […]
