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 […]
EE/ESD study: Striving for more sustainable ecosystem
KUCHING: A nationwide study to determine the status of Environmental Education/Education for Sustainable Development infusion and integration into a formal education system in Malaysian schools will be carried out. Amanah Lestari Alam (ALAM) in a press statement from Kuala Lumpur today said, the year-long research will involve both students and teachers at all levels from […]
Pushing for stateless children’s right to education
KUCHING: Undocumented children should not be deprived of their right to education. It is high time the ministries of education and home affairs make some changes to the system. Many such children had various issues with their applications for identification documents and citizenship although they were born and raised in Sarawak. Recently, the Sarawak Dayak […]
CM reiterates stance on education devt in Sarawak
MIRI: Sarawak is fortunate to have a liberal and open government as far as the education system is concerned, said Chief Minister Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He stated that the state government not only recognises Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) qualifications but has also supported Chinese independent schools (CIS) by allocating funds […]
Contribution shows state govt’s commitment to education
KUCHING: The state government’s substantial contribution of RM4 million towards SMK St Joseph’s Mill Hill Block restoration project speaks volumes of the state government’s care for and commitment to education. SMK St Joseph’s board chairman, Father Felix Au, said this donation also indicated the state government’s recognition of St Joseph’s School’s role in the shaping […]
Education system should go modern, says Mahathir
KUALA LUMPUR: The government needs to be more open and start using modern technology systems in various fields, especially in the national education system to give a shift to the teaching and learning methods in the country, said Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. In the debate session on the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in the Dewan […]
Government’s initiative on improvement of education system well received
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd & Nazrinzulaiqa Hasbi KUCHING: The federal government’s initiative to improve the country’s education system and address the job market was well received by educationists here. They resounded in agreement that the government should focus on problems related to education, namely the job market, rural school facilities, students’ skills in science, technology, […]
Concerted efforts needed to ensure PdPR success
By Umie Syazwanie Mohd KOTA SAMARAHAN: The nation’s education system must always be dynamic, progressive, and ever ready to change with the passage of time, says Setia Ken. The SMK Muara Tuang principal added that educators faced various hurdles and transformations, especially in the implementation of online teaching and learning (PdPR). “PdPR is something unexpected, […]
Transform education system to meet challenges
KUCHING: Sarawak Bumiputera Teachers’ Union (KGBS) has called on the Ministry of Education (MOE) to transform the nation’s education system in facing the challenges and uncertainties posed by the Covid-19 pandemic. KGBS president Ahmad Malie said that the existing system could not cater to the current educational needs during the pandemic and MOE should not […]
Current education system may not be relevant
KUCHING: The curriculum at teacher training institutes (IPGs) should be reviewed and re-adjusted in line with current developments if we want to transform the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) system and certification. Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) deputy vice chancellor Prof Datuk Mohd Fadzil Abdul Rahman pointed this out when commenting on the Malaysian Examinations Board’s move […]
