Education system must adapt to changes: MP
SRI AMAN: The Sarawak educational system must be adaptable and be prepared to change to remain relevant. Sri Aman Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Doris Sophia Brodie said the role of educators has significantly altered and is now more centred on academic significance to educate pupils to become future national leaders. “The District Education […]
School development and teacher recruitment most crucial
BETONG: Sarawak should be given autonomy over two foremost aspects in the field of education by the federal government. “In my opinion, among the most important autonomy aspects are matters related to physical development to reduce the number of poor-condition schools,” said Spaoh Islamic Charitable Trust Board (Lakis) chairman Dr Abang Ismail Abang Julhi “Secondly, […]
Penguang welcomes federal govt move to return education, health autonomy to S’wak
KUCHING: It is very much-awaited and welcomed news that the federal government has in principle agreed to return autonomy in education and health to Sarawak. Public Health and Housing Deputy Minister Datuk Dr Penguang Manggil noted that during the early days of Malaysia’s formation, education and health were subject to state autonomy. This autonomy, he […]
Education is an interminable experience
KUCHING: Education is not merely about getting straight A’s but a lifelong learning experience, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. He said education provides students with the knowledge and opportunities to improve their quality of life and create a better world for themselves. “With the knowledge received especially for you, students […]
No U-turn on UPSR please!
KUCHING: There should not be any U-turn by the Education Ministry over its decision to abolish the Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) in the national education system for Primary 6 pupils. Datuk Jonathan Chai, president of the Association of the Boards of Management of Aided Primary Schools in Kuching, Samarahan and Serian, said the opinions […]
Curtin Malaysia teams bag silver at I-CPEX 2022
MIRI: Two teams from Curtin University Malaysia won silver at the International Final Year Project Competition and Exhibition (I-CPEX) 2022, organised by the Malaysian Institute of Information Technology (MIIT) at Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) recently. According to a statement, I-CPEX aimed to provide a platform for teams or individuals from various institutions of higher learning […]
Sagah: Give education autonomy to Sarawak
KUCHING: The Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development has called upon the new federal government to give due consideration to autonomy over education for Sarawak. Its Minister Datuk Roland Sagah Wee Inn said the autonomy shall include matters of policy and execution. “However, the federal government shall continue to provide the required funding,” he […]
Make me an MP and I’ll do my best: Huang
SARIKEI: Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii is appealing to Sarikei voters to send him to Parliament. The Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) candidate has earnestly pleaded for the opportunity to be their member of parliament (MP). Huang said he has served two terms as the Repok assemblyman and has brought many changes to Sarikei in terms […]
Dayak think tank to keep promoting education
KUCHING: Dayak Think Tank Association Sarawak (DTTAS) intends to continue organising education fairs for the rural population in the state. DTTAS Education Fair 2022 secretary Jacqueline Martin said plans are underway to continue organising the DTTAS Education Fair in 2023 following the success of the education fair in Sibu on Sept 16-17. “This programme is […]
Over 400 to receive scrolls at UPM, Bintulu Campus convocation
BINTULU: Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), Bintulu Campus will kick off its 46th convocation ceremony here on Today (Nov 1). Some 405 graduates taking various courses will be awarded their degrees and diplomas. UPM vice-chancellor Datuk Prof Dr Mohd Roslan Sulaiman said UPM chancellor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah had flown in to present the Doctor of […]
