Education advancement focus as Curtin Malaysia unveils vision for 2024
MIRI: Curtin University Malaysia (Curtin Malaysia) recently shared its vision for 2024, sparking enthusiasm for the future of education in the region among school counsellors from all 16 secondary schools here during a meeting held at its campus. Curtin Malaysia, the largest global campus and Asean hub of Curtin University, is owned by the Sarawak […]
Malaysia, Namibia have potential to deepen collaboration in education
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia and Namibia have the potential to deepen collaboration in the field of education to further foster global understanding and cooperation, said Acting High Commissioner of Malaysia in Namibia Datuk Dr Mohamad Rameez Yahaya. Speaking at a Malaysia Education Fair held in Namibia’s capital Windhoek on Thursday, he said such collaborative efforts will […]
Ministry vows assistance and education for two-year-old with hypertrichosis
BINTULU: The Ministry of Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development has pledged to provide two-year-old Missclyen Roland, who has been diagnosed with congenital generalised hypertrichosis (CGH), with the necessary assistance and education to ensure her rights as a child are protected. Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah said her ministry, through the Social Welfare Department (JKM), […]
Shock and awe: Weaponising education
A recent directive issued by the Ministry of Education requesting school students to participate in a show of support for Palestine is nothing but weaponising education and politicising schools with ethnocratic overtones to influence the minds of school-going children who have nothing to do with the prevailing Middle East crisis. The Attorney General or Solicitor […]
DCF a prime mover in Dayak education progress
KUCHING: The Dayak Cultural Foundation (DCF) has since its inception three decades ago implemented many activities to develop and promote not only Dayak cultures but also assist the Dayak community through its contribution in the field of education.Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the foundation believes such contributions are in line with the […]
Youths urged to pursue higher education to enhance career prospects
MIRI: Dennis Ngau, a member of the Tabung Ekonomi Gagasan Anak Sarawak board, has encouraged the younger generation to actively pursue higher education, given the formidable challenges and competition prevailing in the job market.Dennis, who is also the Telang Usan assemblyman, stressed that the youths should seize the opportunities offered by the Sarawak government’s digitalisation […]
Education key to securing Sarawak’s future as new economy
SIBU: A school should evolve to cater to the needs of the students in this new era, stated Deputy Minister of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Michael Tiang Ming Tee. Thus, he pointed out that there is a greater need to invest more on children’s education and the infrastructure that supports it. “Sarawak government […]
Fadillah working on details for autonomy return
KUCHING: The federal government is currently exploring the possibility of handing over the administration of education and healthcare matters to the Sabah and Sarawak governments. Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said that further discussions were needed between the relevant federal and state ministries to determine the scope of work to be carried out […]
Central school in Bukit Saban mooted
BETONG: There are plans to build one central school in the Bukit Saban constituency. Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas said the matter would be discussed with the State Education Department. “I am of the view that we should build a central school that is equipped with facilities and enough number of teachers so […]
Educators reminded to work with commitment
SIBU: Education transformation should be the main goal to ensure that students can excel in their education and able to compete globally. Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii said the earnestness and high commitment of educators can bring changes towards the country’s education services. “My advice (for […]
