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Minos: Sorry, our education system not at par with S’pore, Japan

KUCHING: Political analyst Datuk Peter Minos agreed with Education Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Annuar Rapaee’s remarks that the Malaysian education system is not at par with that of Singapore and Japan. According to him, the economic progress and success of both Japan and Singapore far outstrip ours, and that has been due in large part […]

Education — what next?

We are students of words: we are shut up in schools, and colleges, and recitation — rooms, for ten or fifteen years, and come out at last with a bag of wind, a memory of words, and do not know a thing. — Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist and philosopher Our education system has constantly been in […]

Education development especially in rural areas among priorities for Kota Samarahan MP

KOTA SAMARAHAN: Datuk Rubiah Wang has stressed that education development, especially in rural areas, is one of her priorities. “Developing human capital, empowering and bridging the education gap is the key to driving education in rural areas. “We take into account the issue of education as the Sarawak government emulates the education model from Estonia, […]

Teachers must be pioneers of new knowledge

KUCHING: The teaching fraternity in Sarawak has been reminded to keep up with global developments to stay relevant in the world of education. Minister for Education, Innovation and Talent Development Datuk Roland Sagah who gave the reminder said if teachers are not up to speed on knowledge, the nation and the state will not be […]

We just crave better standards

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world. – Nelson Mandela, South African anti-apartheid activist Early this week, Education Minister Datuk Mohd Radzi Md Jidin acknowledged that the Malaysian education system has been stagnant. This startling statement caused an uproar among the public – with many views raised on […]

Show of support for school’s inauguration

SERIAN: Support from members of parliament (MP) is very encouraged to further boost the education of students, especially in local schools. This is particularly so for SK Triang, a primary school located in rural area that operated starting from 2018 with zero budget. Serian Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem pointed this out […]

Think tank wants more attention given to Dayak education

KUCHING: Sarawak’s education system needs to be excellent in general, and not just in selected schools, says Wellie Henry Majang. The founder and advisor of Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) said the association was always ready to work with the Sarawak government towards this. “We want to ensure that Dayak education development continues to […]

Discussions continue on Bidayuh language in formal education system

KUCHING: The Dayak Bidayuh National Association (DBNA) will continue discussions with the Education Department and the Sarawak Ministry of Education on the proposal to use the Bidayuh language in the formal education system. DBNA president Datuk Ik Pahon Joyik said in 2018 with the collaboration of the education department and the Sarawak Ministry of Education […]

No problem in devolving education powers

KUCHING: Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar says there should be no problem in devolving the power for education to Sarawak. He said that this was because Sarawak had already decided to establish certain schools in the state and there was no objection on the […]

The education dilemma

It’s easier to build strong children than to repair broken men. —  Frederick Douglass, American activist It is no secret that government has taken control of the content of education from primary to the tertiary levels. It is said, and believed, by awakened souls that governments prepare the young for lifelong servitude so that affordable […]